Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Business and Science (MBS) Cybersecurity concentration is designed to prepare students for success in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. This degree is suitable for learners from both technical and non-technical backgrounds, equipping them with the skills needed to excel in diverse industry roles.

Program Description

The MBS Cybersecurity concentration applies to a wide range of disciplines, including technical cybersecurity, digital forensics, cybersecurity management, and more. Students develop essential business skills in finance, entrepreneurship, leadership, intellectual property, ethics, regulatory affairs, and artificial intelligence (AI), enabling them to lead innovation at the intersection of science and business.

Benefits of the Program

The benefits of the online learning experience include:

• Access to online networking and professional events
• Hotel accommodations covered for in-person events if the student lives 150+ miles away
• Virtual academic advising and executive coaching

Skills Gained

Students gain the following skills:

• Protect Critical Infrastructure: Mission-critical skills to secure information technology systems
• Lead with Strategic Insight: Business skills needed to become a trusted expert and leader
• Apply Best Practices: Industry standards, protocols, and proven methods to keep organizations secure
• Bridge Technology and Policy: Integrated knowledge of how cybersecurity connects with policing, business, policy, and legal frameworks

Career Opportunities

There are numerous job opportunities and career paths available to individuals with advanced knowledge of Cybersecurity, including:

• Information System Security Officer
• DevOps Engineer
• Cyber Security Engineer
• Cyber Security Analyst
  • and more Companies that hire Cybersecurity alumni include:
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Rutgers University Police Department
  • RWJ Barnabas Health
  • Vydia
  • and more

Admission Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (information technology, information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, or engineering)
• Or have taken courses in programming, operating systems, and algorithms
• An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected
• For applicants without significant programming experience, basic programming courses and courses in data structures are available
• All professional experience will be considered as part of the application process
• While IT work experience is preferred, students with a non-IT background, but with relevant experience (e.g., law enforcement, criminal justice) are also encouraged to apply

Program Coordinators

• Lars Sorensen
• Deborah Silver
• Christie Nelson

Curriculum

The Master of Business and Science Degree curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in business and science, with a focus on cybersecurity.

Testimonial

"The Master of Business and Science (MBS) is without a doubt one of my best academic decisions...The classes I have taken, particularly the business classes, have given me so much knowledge and insight on how to be a better and more efficient member of an organization." - Adolfo Pertuz, Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree Graduate