Cybersecurity Management - Undergraduate

The Undergraduate Cybersecurity Management Certificate program is designed to equip students and professionals with leadership positions to respond to cybersecurity issues in business and technical settings.

It has a distinctive blend of the basic business and managerial skills with a specific focus on addressing the intricacies of cybersecurity. The curriculum exposes students to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain, so that they can be prepared to address not only the conventional security threats but also the ones that are brought by the changing technologies. Also, the program is based on regulatory compliance and risk management, where students learn about international cybersecurity standards, legal regulations, and ethical considerations, which are critical in navigating the cybersecurity environment in various organizational settings.

Emphasizing leadership development, the program will be used to develop a strategic understanding of the role of cybersecurity in the overall business goals. Students are taught to communicate well with the top leadership and work across functional teams, which equips them with management and executive roles in the cybersecurity sector. The certificate will allow the graduates to move to positions where they can impact cybersecurity policies, influence organizational strategies, and guide the effort to defend assets against the emerging cyber threats by combining their technical expertise with business strategy. The program offers an in-depth basis to individuals who want to make a great contribution to the management and leadership of cybersecurity.

Students completing a Cybersecurity Management – Undergraduate Certificate will be able to:

• Understand Information Technology (IT) core principles and methods.
• Gain knowledge in central cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Identify and manage the inherent risks in Information Technology and cybersecurity threats.
• Gain awareness and exposure to core management and leadership methods and procedures in the cybersecurity space.

Target Audience:

• Students with business, management or technical degrees who need further knowledge within the Cybersecurity industry.
• Managers required to address cybersecurity challenges and risks.
• Adult learners with backgrounds in management, information technology, and cybersecurity.

What are the Requirements?

The Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management requires 4 courses (12 credit hours), including:

MGT4905 – Information Systems and Technology Management

MIS4360 – Introduction to Cybersecurity

MIS4370 – Cybersecurity Risk Management

MIS4380 – Cybersecurity Leadership and Management