Online MBA: Cybersecurity Emphasis

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Overview

Explore Relationships Between IT and Business Industries

Cybersecurity is a significant concern in every industry and sector that relies on information technology.1 Businesses need to protect their own proprietary information, as well as their customers’ sensitive data. The program is a way to bridge the gap between the boardroom and the IT department. Grand Canyon University’s Colangelo College of Business is pleased to offer the Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an Emphasis in Cybersecurity degree to professionals who wish to focus their careers on protecting computer systems and digital information.

3.9 Million

Number of estimated cybersecurity jobs needed globally1  

Why GCU

Earn Your MBA: Cybersecurity Emphasis From GCU

This MBA with a cybersecurity emphasis blends topics in modern business management with a comprehensive cybersecurity curriculum. By earning your degree, you can prepare to meet the diverse challenges of the modern workplace. The skills taught in this MBA program are transferrable across a broad range of cybersecurity jobs and industries.

As a graduate, you’ll be expected to understand how to design effective cybersecurity programs to prevent and correct security weaknesses. 

An MBA with a cybersecurity emphasis may be beneficial in these areas:

Business growth planning

Best practices in industry cybersecurity research

Critical application analysis

Ethical decision-making

Complex problem-solving

Secure business strategizing

Earn an Online MBA: Cybersecurity Emphasis 

The online MBA: cybersecurity emphasis allows you to work through course materials when and where it is convenient for you. GCU’s interactive e-learning platform is designed to foster collaboration and communication amongst learners, providing pathways for professional networking and exposure to diverse perspectives. 

Coursework

Topics Covered in This Cybersecurity Emphasis

GCU’s MBA with a cybersecurity emphasis provides a comprehensive survey of modern business issues and cybersecurity concerns. There is an emphasis on examining the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. In addition to cybersecurity courses, this MBA program includes coursework in business analytics and management. 

Some of the core topics you will study include:

Organizations and leadership

Cyber warfare prevention and countermeasures

Design of enterprise security and infrastructure 

Operational and strategic management

Security solutions that align with business plans

Financial forecasting

Management of working capital

Cost behavior and budgeting

View All MBA Programs 

In addition to cybersecurity, GCU offers a variety of emphases within our MBA program. Explore your options below.

Careers

Cybersecurity Career Paths for Graduates 

The Colangelo College of Business seeks to graduate fully capable business leaders and future executives. When you graduate with your MBA with a cybersecurity emphasis, you may position yourself to pursue a decision-making role in any organization that understands the importance of cyberdefense. 

It is expected that cybercrime will result in a loss of $8 trillion globally in 2023, with estimates of $10.5 trillion in losses annually by 2025.2 With the growth of cybercrimes, there is a critical need for business executives who understand the dynamics of cyberattacks and threat intelligence to mitigate the risk.

$10.5 Trillion

Estimated losses globally by 2025 due to cybercrime. 2

Accreditation

Earn Your MBA From an Accredited University

At GCU, our mission is to provide greater accessibility to quality education that can prepare you to pursue your intended career pathway. We are proud to be institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission — a reflection of our tradition in academic excellence. The Colangelo College of Business shares the university’s commitment to upholding the principles and standards established by our accrediting bodies. 

FAQ

MBA: Cybersecurity Emphasis FAQs

As you reflect upon your choice of degree programs and your potential career outcomes, it can be helpful to conduct some background research on the field. GCU has compiled the following frequently asked questions and answers for your consideration.

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Start Your Journey Today

Pursue a career in cybersecurity and work to protect organizations and individuals. Apply today to earn online MBA: Cybersecurity emphasis at GCU.

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  1. ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study. (2023). How the Economy, Skills Gap and Artificial Intelligence Are Challenging the Global Cybersecurity Workforce. ISC2. Retrieved Nov. 28, 2023. 
  2. Morgan, S. (2022, Oct. 17). Cybercrime to Cost the World 8 Trillion Annually in 2023. Cybercrime Magazine. Retrieved Nov. 28, 2023. 
  3. Chin, K. (2023, April 6). Does Cybersecurity Require Coding? Retrieved Nov. 28, 2023. 
  4. Master’s in Data Science. (2021, July). Cyber Security vs. Computer Science. Master’s in Data Science. Retrieved Nov. 28, 2023. 
  5. Tunggal, A. T. (2023, July 18). Why is Cybersecurity Important? UpGuard. Retrieved Nov. 28, 2023. 

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