Program Overview

Program Overview

The online Master of Science in Business Cybersecurity at the Haslam College of Business is designed to prepare ambitious professionals to connect IT and business units, make strategic decisions that align cybersecurity with organizational goals, and meet the growing demand for leaders in this vital area. This flexible, industry-focused program combines technical skills and business insights, enabling graduates to tackle real-world challenges and make a meaningful impact in their organization.

Program Details

• Degree: Master of Science in Business Cybersecurity
• Major: Business Cybersecurity
• College: Haslam College of Business
• Format: Mixed (fully online, mix of asynchronous and synchronous)
• Program Duration: 24 months (dependent on the student's academic history, transfer credits, and applicability of transfer credits to the University's and program's graduation requirements)
• Credit Hours: 30
• Cost Per Credit: $1000
• Admission Terms: Fall, Spring

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or international equivalent of a 4-year US bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 2.7 GPA for US degrees
• Minimum 3.0 GPA for international degrees
• Transcript copies – official transcripts required after admission
• CV or Resume
• 2-3 page personal statement
• $60 application fee

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional work experience in a related field
• Undergraduate degree in a related field
• And/or information management, computer science, or quantitative coursework

Optional Application Materials

• Professional letters of recommendation
• 1-2 page supplemental statement: recommended for applicants with a below-minimum GPA or to provide additional context for the admissions committee
• GMAT/GRE scores

Featured Courses

• INMT 563: Business Communications and Network Security
  • Provides a foundational knowledge of communication system and network design.
  • Builds on this foundation to define and identify internal and external sources of business network security risk.
• INMT 562: Security Governance and Ethics
  • Designed to help students gain an understanding of the regulatory environment, governance, and ethical issues relating to business cybersecurity.
• INMT 565: Risk Management and Business Continuity
  • Introduces the process and techniques of corporate risk management and business continuity.
• INMT 568: Business Software Development Security
  • Designed to help students acquire a fundamental understanding of secure software development practices.

What You’ll Gain From the Program

• A thorough understanding of both the technical and business aspects of cybersecurity
• Development of essential skills like designing and implementing cybersecurity solutions, while also acquiring business expertise to lead and communicate effectively
• The ability to combine tech skills and business know-how to assess, communicate, and guide businesses on cybersecurity policies, procedures, and operations

Cost and Fees

• Cost per credit hour includes tuition, university fees, and the program fee.
• Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year.