Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Cyber Security Management
Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-06-13 | - |
2025-06-28 | - |
Program Overview
Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Cyber Security Management
Program Overview
The 100% online Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Cyber Security Management program at St. Thomas University gives you the tools and processes to protect information technology assets from threats and attacks; these skills can be applied in any business environment.
In this MBA online program, you will learn about the cutting-edge aspects of software and internet law, news misappropriation, and network neutrality. You will also study how to effectively develop a security program and implement information security vision and strategy—with a focus on risk management, business continuity, training, and awareness. Plus, you will examine fundamental cyber security technologies, emphasizing technical aspects such as cryptography, operating systems protection, and application and network security.
The MBA core curriculum emphasizes a broad range of skills in managerial accounting, policy and planning, strategy systems, international business, data analytics, financial management, and organizational behavior.
This quality online MBA program in cyber security management is structured specifically for working professionals, with accelerated courses delivered in a convenient format ideal for a busy lifestyle. Coursework is taught by faculty with real-world experience. Choose from six start dates each year and finish your business master's degree in as few as 12 months to be prepared for leadership roles in a high-growth industry.
Career Opportunities
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Cyber Security Researcher
- Security Information Technology Expert
- Forensics Expert
- Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Security/Privacy Officer
Tuition
Tuition for the MBA in Cyber Security Management online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students and can be paid by the course. The total tuition is inclusive of all fees, including a technology fee for each course.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
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MBA in Cyber Security Management | $625 | $1,950 | $19,500 |
Calendar
The MBA in Cyber Security Management program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that is best for you.
Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
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Summer 1 | 5/17/25 | 5/2/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/21/25 | 6/27/25 | 6 weeks |
Summer 2 | 6/28/25 | 6/13/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/23/25 | 7/2/25 | 8/8/25 | 6 weeks |
Fall 1 | 8/23/25 | 8/8/25 | 8/13/25 | 8/18/25 | 8/27/25 | 10/17/25 | 7 weeks |
Fall 2 | 10/18/25 | 10/3/25 | 10/8/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/22/25 | 12/12/25 | 7 weeks |
Admissions
Our streamlined admission requirements empower students from diverse academic backgrounds greater access to the MBA in Cyber Security Management online program. No GMAT is required to apply.
Admission Requirements:
- Free Application
- 2.33 GPA or higher
- No GMAT
Courses
The MBA in Cyber Security Management online curriculum is comprised of 10 courses, including 18 credit hours of core courses, 12 credit hours of specialization courses, and up to nine credit hours of foundation courses based on a review of transcripts.
Ethics Core Course
- MAN 510: Management Ethics
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Credit Hours: 3
- The study of ethics and ethical behavior in public and private organizations is the fundamental purpose of this core course, which also explores broad areas of social responsibility to others in the enterprise, customers, the community and the preservation of the environment.
Required Core Courses
- BUS 777: Business Data Analytics
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Credit Hours: 3
- This course provides an introductory framework to understand the structure and dynamics of Data Analytics for Business in relation to Descriptive, Diagnostic, Predictive, and Prescriptive Analytics through the use of data, quantitative mathematical and statistical models, and information technology software and applications.
- ACC 770: Managerial Accounting
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Credit Hours: 3
- Acquisition of capital and debt, long-range and annual budgeting, budget management, cash flow management, short-term debt financing, interfacing with operation functions.
- BUS 672: Global Marketing Concepts & Strategies
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Credit Hours: 3
- Concepts, theories, and applications of marketing in an international environment, including the analysis of marketing opportunities, structuring of marketing programs, marketing efforts, and legal aspects of multinational marketing
- FIN 751: Financial Management
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Credit Hours: 3
- Acquisition of capital and debt, long-range and annual budgeting, budget management, cash flow management, short-term debt financing, interfacing with operation functions.
- BUS 704: Policy, Planning, and Strategy Systems
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Credit Hours: 3
- Concepts, theories, and practices in public, private, and non-profit organizations of policy-making, strategy, planning, budgeting, and various implementing systems.
Specialization Courses
- BUS 511: Cyber Security Management Law
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Credit Hours: 3
- The course will examine relevant aspects of U.S. software and Internet law.
- MIS 674: Enterprise Information Security
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Credit Hours: 3
- This course will provide an understanding to effectively implement the information security vision and strategy set forth by the executive management.
- BUS 536: Entrepreneurship
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Credit Hours: 3
- The formation of a new enterprise and management of a small, growing business.
- MIS 677: Cyber Security Technologies
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Credit Hours: 3
- This course will examine fundamental cyber security technologies that are needed to ensure protection of critical information systems.
Foundation Courses
- ACC 530: Essentials of Accounting
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Credit Hours: 3
- An intensive study of accounting principles and practices for those with no previous background in accounting.
- BUS 532: Statistical Analysis for Management
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Credit Hours: 3
- An overview of basic probability and statistical techniques, to provide a foundation in the use of statistical methodologies, and the interpretation of the findings in analyzing business data.
- BUS 724: Foundation for Business Studies
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Credit Hours: 3
- The purpose of this course is to provide the foundation for understanding accounting, economics, statistics and case study analysis.