Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Cybersecurity Administration Online
Protect any organization’s information systems from cyberthreats with cutting-edge digital forensics procedures, techniques and policies.
Program Overview
Discover how the online MBA in Cybersecurity Administration sets you apart
Defend any company against cyberattacks, intrusions, malware and data breaches when you earn a Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Cybersecurity Administration online. In this AACSB-accredited program, you will learn how to prevent, assess and manage data risks with enhanced security policies and comprehensive contingency plans.
Distinguish yourself with an elite UIS Online cybersecurity program recognized by the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (NCAE-C). Our cybersecurity programs are approved by the largest cybersecurity establishments in the United States: the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Graduates of the Online MBA Cybersecurity Administration will:
- Gain advanced knowledge of cybersecurity threats, practices and legal and ethical issues in relation to managing cybersecurity strategy, projects and personnel
- Understand and apply data analysis and report writing procedures and techniques that are considered best practice within digital forensics
- Develop security management models, practices and maintenance policies to best suit a broad range of organizational needs
- Gain advanced knowledge of cybersecurity threats, practices and legal and ethical issues in relation to managing cybersecurity strategy, projects and personnel
- Understand and apply data analysis and report writing procedures and techniques that are considered best practice within digital forensics
- Develop security management models, practices and maintenance policies to best suit a broad range of organizational needs
Career Opportunities:
- Cybersecurity Manager
- Cybersecurity Management Consultant
- Information Security Analyst
- Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Cybersecurity Manager
- Cybersecurity Management Consultant
- Information Security Analyst
- Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer
- Chief Information Security Officer
Accreditation
The College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide have earned this symbol of the highest standard in management education.
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Accreditation
The College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide have earned this symbol of the highest standard in management education.
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Tuition
Gain a high-value online master’s in cybersecurity administration with our affordable tuition
Earn a world-class education for less than you’d expect. Our pay-by-the-course tuition fits easily into your budget.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA Cybersecurity Administration | $509 | $1,527 | $15,270* |
Important payment information for your UIS online program:
If you are enrolling in our online Graduate Accelerated Programs (GAP) through the College of Business and
Management, be aware that their tuition deadlines are different from general
University tuition deadlines. For GAP, tuition is due to be paid in full the
day before classes begin each term. If payment is not received before the first
day of classes, you will be administratively withdrawn from the program.
Because the online program that you have applied and been admitted to is based on an 8-week period, while the University customarily addresses programs offered in a 16-week period, you may receive conflicting information from the University of Illinois System Bursar Office. The payment and due dates sent by the bursar office do not apply to your 8-week online courses. If you have questions, please contact your program advisor.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA Cybersecurity Administration | $509 | $1,527 | $15,270 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Mark your calendar for these important dates and deadlines
Designed for working professionals, UIS Online programs feature multiple start dates per year, so you can begin at the time that best fits your schedule and complete your degree quickly.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024-2nd Half | 3/18/24 | 2/26/24 | 3/5/24 | 3/13/24 | 3/17/24 | 5/11/24 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 2024-1st Half | 6/3/24 | 5/13/24 | 5/21/24 | 5/29/24 | 6/2/24 | 7/27/24 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 2024-1st Half | 8/23/24 | 8/2/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/18/24 | 8/22/24 | 10/19/24 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 2024-2nd Half | 10/21/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/8/24 | 10/19/24 | 10/20/24 | 12/14/24 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2025-1st Half | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/12/25 | 3/15/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Review the admission requirements for the MBA Cybersecurity Administration online
We’ve streamlined our admission process to save you time and effort. Just follow these simple steps to apply.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- No GMAT required
- Official transcripts
Applicants to the UIS Online MBA must meet at least one of the following combinations for admission.
- Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university
- Bachelor's degree in business from a regionally accredited college or university with a 2.5 GPA or higher
- Bachelor's degree with a non-business major from a regionally accredited college or university with a 2.5 GPA or higher and completion of gateway prerequisite courses BUS 501 Business Perspectives and ACC 505 Fundamentals of Business Decisions Making
Note: Students in the online MBA are not eligible to participate in the GA programs or to use University of Illinois Employee/Child of Employee Tuition Waivers.
Courses
Explore the curriculum for the online master’s in cybersecurity administration
For the online MBA program, you must complete 10 courses totaling 30 credit hours, including 21 credit hours of core courses and nine credit hours of electives.
Course Objectives
- Develop and practice the ability to think strategically and define business strategy
- Evaluate the effects of political, cultural, legal, market and socioeconomic forces and analyze industry environment
- Conduct an analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
- Identify ways to create competitive advantage and superior firm performance
- Develop business-level and corporate-level strategies
- Analyze complex business problems, evaluate possible solutions, apply various frameworks
Course Objectives
- Describe Cybersecurity Management concepts and practices
- Describe compliance, governance, policy, and strategic planning for security
- Evaluate security policy and programs, assess risk, and risk management, and develop contingency plans
- Describe the security management models, practices, and security maintenance
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students must be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of cybersecurity management
- Formulate the strategic policy and plan of cybersecurity management
- Develop the plan and protection mechanisms at the operational level
Course Objectives
- Review of compliance and legal issues in cybersecurity and discuss security laws, enforcement actions, and litigation
- Describe cybersecurity requirements for corporate governance, federal government contractors, and specific industries
- Explain anti-hacking laws, public-private cybersecurity partnerships, surveillance and cyber, privacy laws, and review international cybersecurity law
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students must be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of cybersecurity laws
- Discuss cybersecurity requirements for industries
- Communicate international cybersecurity laws
The University of Illinois Springfield has been redesignated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (NCAE-C) through academic year 2027 by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
