Be a Cybersecurity Leader
Through our cutting-edge facilities, access to the latest technology and partnerships with industry leaders, you will be prepared for an exciting career in cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity Management Major
The Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity management prepares you to protect critical systems, manage cyber risks and lead cybersecurity initiatives in diverse organizational settings. The program blends technical knowledge, strategic management skills and ethical decision-making to address the dynamic challenges of the cybersecurity field.
What Will I Learn?
In this program, you will learn how to safeguard computer systems and align security practices with an organization’s business goals. You will gain hands-on experience in risk management, ethical hacking, information governance and cybersecurity policy development. You will:
- Learn to analyze and prevent security threats
- Prepare for managerial roles with a focus on leadership and governance
- Develop critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills to tackle real-world business issues
- Be prepared to complete industry certifications such as ISO 27000, and CompTIA Pentest+, Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and others
What is Unique About Our Program?
This program is one of the few nationwide with a focus on management in cybersecurity. This unique curriculum integrates technical experience with strategic management skills, preparing you to lead. Our courses are taught by expert faculty with a mix of academic and real-world industry experience.
- Be part of a Cybersecurity Team — work with our Center for Cybersecurity and Technology and access cutting-edge facilities, hands-on learning opportunities and access to the latest technology. Through the center, you will participate in projects, conferences and network with industry professionals.
- Ample opportunities for internships and real-world applications to build experience
- Courses are designed to prepare you for professional certifications, enhancing your job readiness and qualifications upon graduation
- Focus on emerging ideas like privacy ethics and enterprise risk management
- Emphasis on developing communication skills ensures you will be able to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences
What Are My Career Opportunities?
Cybersecurity experts are needed in businesses, healthcare, government, finance and beyond. This program will prepare you for leadership roles in protecting data, securing systems and keeping information safe. You will be equipped to pursue careers in cybersecurity analysis, IT governance, risk management, and more, with the leadership skills to drive secure business operations.
With this degree, you can work in roles like:
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Security operations center (SOC) analyst
- Cybersecurity engineer
- Information security manager
- Risk management specialist
- IT governance manager
- Cybersecurity consultant
- Cybersecurity architect
- Penetration tester
- Chief information security officer (CISO)
- Compliance and privacy officer
- IT auditor
- Cybersecurity policy advisor
- IT and cybersecurity project manager