BBA in Information Security Management - Cyber Security
Secure a better future. The five Cyber Security courses in our specialization are designed to provide realistic recommendations for improving the information security of an organization. In addition to providing background on the growing need for and issues associated with information security, these courses will help students develop practical information security programs that include the people, process and technology components essential to any effective management program. The courses also provide students with practical experience in risk assessment and management, business continuity planning and incident response from an information security management perspective. If you have a keen interest in information security yet need a comprehensive degree program to hone your leadership and business management skills, this degree program is for you.
This bachelor degree specialization uses 5 specialization courses and a Capstone from the MBA program, giving the student a head-start on his/her master’s degree.
Specialization Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate how to create a security policy in an organization and explain how to enforce compliance.
- Apply basic technical security concepts to a current state of security within an organization using a layered security model.
- Conduct an extensive gap analysis of various systems, and develop a risk management plan for an organization.
- Develop a disaster recovery plan and implement lessons learned from previous disasters to improve the plan.
- Research and analyze current trends in Cyber Security such as cloud computing, wireless technology and devices, and Advanced Persistent Threats.
- Develop foundational business knowledge and skills through the core courses.
The central focus of this program is for general managers whose responsibilities encompass corporate security and information risk management as well as those working as (or who aspire to be) chief security officers. This degree specialization also will appeal to compliance specialists, enterprise security managers and administrators, data security analysts and IS professionals who seek career advancement in upper management.
This ABM in Information Security Management - Cyber Security is for exceptional students who wish to pursue both a bachelor and master degree. Students who apply to this BBA degree program are admitted automatically into the MBA program upon completion of the bachelor degree.
Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your Student Support Counselor.
| CURRICULUM | |
|---|---|
| 1 Orientation Course - no cost | No Credit |
| 2 Student Success Courses | 6 Credits |
| 8 General Education Courses | 24 Credits |
| 1 Arts Elective Courses | 3 Credits |
| 6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses | 18 Credits |
| 11 Business Administration Courses | 33 Credits |
| 3 General Education Electives | 9 Credits |
| 3 Electives | 9 Credits |
| 5 Specialization Courses | 15 Credits |
| 1 Capstone Course | 3 Credits |
TOTAL Required for Graduation | 120 Credit Hours |
| 1 Orientation Course - no cost | No Credit |
|---|---|
| 2 Student Success Courses | 6 Credits |
| 8 General Education Courses | 24 Credits |
| 1 Arts Elective Courses | 3 Credits |
| 6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses | 18 Credits |
| 11 Business Administration Courses | 33 Credits |
| 3 General Education Electives | 9 Credits |
| 3 Electives | 9 Credits |
| 5 Specialization Courses | 15 Credits |
| 1 Capstone Course | 3 Credits |
Transfer credit is available for applicable courses.
