Assurance of Learning: M.S. in Cybersecurity Leadership
Mission Statement: The mission of the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Leadership program at the Merrick School of Business is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to advance to the highest levels of leadership in the cybersecurity industry.
Program Learning Objectives
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Competency 1: Information Security
Learning Objective 1.1: Students will understand and apply the concepts surrounding the regulatory environment of different business sectors with respect to information security.
Learning Objective 1.2: Students will analyze data and interpret their findings to identify information security issues such as fraud or security breaches.
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Competency 2: Business Problem Solving and Analysis
Learning Objective 2.1: Students will be able to define the information needs pertaining to a strategic business problem arising from cyber security issues.
Learning Objective 2.2: Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze and suggest changes to business continuity processes.
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Competency 3: Ethics
Learning Objective 3.1: Students will identify and analyze ethical dilemmas raised by cyber security issues and recommend appropriate resolutions. -
Competency 4: Managerial Reporting
Learning Objective 4.1: Students will prepare written reports, using appropriate data, analysis, and conclusions. -
Competency 5: Leadership
Learning Objective 5.1: Students will analyze the factors and behaviors associated with effective leadership.