MBA with Specialization in Cybersecurity
- Overview
- Admissions
- Academics
- What You'll Learn
- Benefits
The juggernaut of globalization has shaped the contours of business. World-scale social, political, and economic issues require progressive critical thinking. Nexford University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is an advanced take on the major business disciplines and big-picture themes of tomorrow. It is also an evolution of the University’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. The curriculum, designed for experienced learners, emphasizes leading people, processes, strategies, and sustainability in developed and emerging economies – relevant skills for career progression.
The MBA covers a selection of six specializations: Sustainability, International Business, Enabling E-Commerce, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech & Blockchain, and Cybersecurity. Organizations have entered an unprecedented era of transformation: this degree is a rigorous response to the emerging needs of a highly skilled, future-focused workforce.
Who Should Register
Who Should Register
This program is ideal for:
- BBA graduates looking to advance their education and develop higher-level business competencies.
- Professionals seeking a career pivot who need advanced skills to transition into new industries or adapt to market changes driven by automation and technology.
- Aspiring leaders and business owners aiming to enhance their ability to manage people, processes, and strategies while driving sustainable growth in both developed and emerging markets.
Why Choose Nexford
Perhaps you’re already working. Maybe you’re crafting a business plan. Why put that on hold to do your MBA? At Nexford, you can study fully online MBA courses and still earn while doing so. And since it's done 100% online, you can learn from any location. When done with your master's degree, you’ll find it easy to apply your work experience to academic concepts that connect with real-world business scenarios, making you a highly valuable working professional for any business.
Nexford University is designed for a global audience looking to build in-demand skills while earning recognized and accredited credentials. We have reimagined what a modern university experience looks like, torn down the walls of the traditional campus and designed a modern learning experience 100% online.
By leveraging technology, we deliver world-class education, at a fraction of the cost of traditional universities. Our programs are future-focused and competency-based, enabling you to build practical skills you will use to get ahead in your career. And with no fixed class times, you can flex your learning to fit your schedule. Tuition fees are charged on a monthly basis, so the faster you graduate the more money you save.
Admission Requirements
To enroll, applicants must provide:
- Government-issued identification
- Passport-style photo or “selfie”
- Evidence of English language proficiency
- Official transcript verifying receipt of a bachelor’s degree from:
- An accredited institution listed by the U.S. Department of Education
- An international institution of higher education approved by the appropriate national ministry of education or recognized country equivalent
- Documents not written in English must be accompanied by official translations (e.g., from a validated institutional official or embassy). If a translated copy is not available upon application, The Office of Admissions will arrange for translation before a decision is made.
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or
- Bachelor's degree and completion of the FND5100 Business Fundamentals Course with a minimum grade of C or better.
Curriculum
Our workplace-relevant, business management courses equip you with the practical skills and strategic insights needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Designed for the future-focused workforce, our rigorous curriculum prepares you to lead transformative change and drive organizational success.
Course Information
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 6100 | Global Business | 3 |
| BUS 6070 | Leadership and Organizational Development | 3 |
| MKT 6080 | Marketing Strategy | 3 |
| OPM 6090 | Technology & Operations Management | 3 |
| ACC 6050 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | 3 |
| BUS 6110 | Organizational Strategy | 3 |
| BUS 6120 | Introduction to Intranpreneurship and Innovation | 3 |
| FIN 6060 | Financial Decision Making | 3 |
A specialization, like a college major, is a specific set of subjects on top of your core MBA. You’ll need to complete 9 core MBA courses as well as three specialization courses, that’s a total of 12 courses. Each focused series of courses includes hands-on projects and culminates in a specialization with your MBA. The courses concentrate your knowledge in a particular area.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MHY 6700 | Internet of Things | 3 |
| MHY 6750 | Cybersecurity Leadership | 3 |
| MHY 6800 | Product Management with Agile and Lean | 3 |
Capstone: 1 Course
The Business Administration Capstone concentrates on the many dimensions of the entrepreneurial spirit in alignment with new venture creation and growth on the international stage. The principles and concepts apply to entrepreneurship in corporate for-profit and nonprofit settings.
| Capstone Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 6140 | Business Administration Capstone | 3 |
What You'll Learn
Students will acquire skills and knowledge in:
- Evaluate information across business functions for informed data-driven decision-making.
- Develop leadership communication channels necessary to facilitate collaboration required to accomplish goals.
- Assess personal and professional resources and learning opportunities for staying current in industry best practices.
- Determine the use of technology to enhance organizational and individual performance, competitive advantage, and operational efficiency within the global marketplace.
- Design an integrated business strategy that supports the operations of the organization.
- Implement ethical management techniques to support working in culturally diverse situations.
- Recommend effective management strategies to achieve sustained organizational performance.
- Examine areas of specialization to determine knowledge and skills needed to advance career.
Graduates will be prepared for roles such as:
- Cybersecurity Manager
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
- Cybersecurity Consultant
- Information Security Analyst
- Risk Management Director
- IT Security Architect
- Cybersecurity Operations Manager
- Security Software Development Manager
- Cybersecurity Strategy Consultant
- Network Security Director