Program Overview

Master of Business Administration & Master of Science - Cybersecurity

About

This program provides the background for individuals who wish to be specialized in cybersecurity, both its technical and managerial sides, and likewise be trained in the generalized MBA background. This program is thereby ideal for those that are wanting to start or run their own cybersecurity organization and have the tools to do both the work of cybersecurity and the knowledge to effectively manage the organization.

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please refer to Academic Program Accreditations.

Learning Outcomes

MBA

• Recognize and evaluate ethical, legal, and regulatory dimensions of business decisions.
• Communicate effectively business ideas and analyses in writing.
• Communicate effectively business ideas and analyses in the oral presentation.
• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Apply business concepts to managerial decision-making within a global or domestic setting.

Cybersecurity

• Evaluate the computer network and information security needs of an organization.
• Assess cybersecurity risk management policies in order to adequately protect critical resources and assets.
• Demonstrate a mastery of in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity.
• Formulate, update and communicate regarding organizational cyber-related strategies and policies.

Career Possibilities

Beyond the capabilities and career training afforded to those that earn either a MS Cybersecurity or an MBA degree, this program is ideal for those wanting to start, develop or run a cybersecurity firm/organization. Thus the individual is trained in the effective management and leadership of an organization and also has the skillset of understanding cybersecurity.

Requirements

Plan Description

The Dual degree in MS Cybersecurity and MBA appeals to those that want to understand and know the impact of technology, data security and how a business operates. Individuals in this plan will be trained in the usual manner of an MBA and understand all aspects of a business and with the degree in cybersecurity be well suited to understand the threats to the organizations data, and how to better secure it. Thus, this degree is ideal for anyone that is wanting to work in a small business environment, or is an entrepreneur and wants to work in the technology/cybersecurity sector.

Plan Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the dual degree are the same as those stated under the MS CSEC and MBA programs.

Plan Requirements

• Total Credits Required: 54
  • Total Credits Required for the M.S. Cybersecurity: 24
    • M.S. Cybersecurity Required Courses: 21 Credits
      • CSEC 700 - Security Operations
      • CSEC 701 - Secure Communication Protocols
      • CSEC 702 - Security Data Analytics
      • CSEC 703 - Cyber Physical Systems Security
      • CSEC 704 - Human Factors in Cybersecurity
      • CSEC 705 - Enterprise Security Administration
      • CSEC 706 - Cybersecurity Strategy and Governance
    • M.S. Cybersecurity Culminating Experience: 3 Credits
      • CSEC 790 - Cybersecurity Capstone
  • Total Credits Required for the Business Administration M.B.A.: 30
    • Business Administration M.B.A Required Courses: 18 Credits
      • MBA 761 - Accounting for Managers
      • MBA 763 - Leadership, Teams, and Individuals
      • MBA 765 - Financial Decision Making
      • MBA 767 - Market Opportunity Analysis
      • MBA 769 - Applied Economic Analysis
      • MBA 775 - Data Modeling and Analysis
    • Business Administration M.B.A Elective Courses: 9 Credits
    • Business Administration M.B.A Culminating Experience: 3 Credits
      • MBA 787 - Strategic Management

Degree Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 30 credits of MBA core courses and a minimum of 24 credits of MS Cybersecurity courses.
2. A grade point average of at least 3.00 for course work required for the degree.
3. No grade lower than C is acceptable.
4. Students with unsatisfactory progress toward the degree requirements are subject to dismissal. A student with a grade of C or lower in any of the required courses for the degree will be put on probation for one semester. Conditions and deadlines for the removal of probation will be specified. Failure to meet the condition will result in departure from the program. A student with two grades of C or lower will be dropped from the program.
5. The CSEC 790 course is the culminating course for the MS Cybersecurity portion of this dual degree. This course should be taken during the last year of the student's enrollment in this program.

Graduation Requirements

Successful completion of the capstone course. Students cannot graduate from one portion of the dual degree until the requirements for both are met. Students must apply to graduate from both programs for the same semester. Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements.

Documents and Downloads

• Plans of Study
  • (Cybersecurity Courses)
  • (MBA Courses)
  • (Cybersecurity)
• Syllabi
• Degree Worksheets
• Careers
• Graduate Handbooks
• Additional Downloads
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Contacts

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Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering

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Lee Business School

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