MBA in Information Security Management - Cyber Security

Secure a better future. The five Cyber Security courses in our MBA 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 MBA program to hone your leadership and business management skills, this degree program is for you.

JIU MBA Cyber Security Advisory Board

  • Major General USAF (Ret.) Dale W. Meyerrose, VP and GM, Cyber Integrated Solutions, Harris Corporation
  • Thomas K. Billington, CEO, Billington CyberSecurity
  • David Aucsmith, Senior Director, Microsoft Institute for Advanced Technology in Government

Highlights from the Billington CyberSecurity Summit West, sponsored by Jones International University

Required Program Disclosures

Specialization Learning Outcomes:

  • 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.
Who Should Enroll: 

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.

HOW TO APPLY:

Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your Student Support Counselor.

CURRICULUM
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
5 Specialization Courses15 Credits
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
36 Credit Hours
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
JIU101 Orientation - Successful Online Learning
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
BC607 Leading from a Global Perspective
ETH501 Making Ethical Management Decisions
MBA502 Economic Theory and Applications
MBA503 Managerial Accounting
MBA504 Financial Management
MBA505 Marketing Management
5 Specialization Courses15 Credits
CS600 Securing the Organization
CS610 Securing the Network
CS620 Risk Assessment and Management
CS630 Business Contingency Planning
CS640 Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
CS699 Cyber Security Capstone

Transfer credit is available for applicable courses.