Your Path to Leadership in Cybersecurity
You're already equipped with the technical skills to work in the industry—now take those skills to the next level and be a leader in it.
Managing cybersecurity is more than threat analysis and vulnerability assessment. It takes an interdisciplinary approach to lead in the industry.
Prepare to meet the demand for cybersecurity leaders in business, government and the military through an innovative, interdisciplinary program that brings together business, psychology and criminal justice. Build your leadership skills, learn to evaluate and mitigate risk, develop key skills in accounting and analytics, create policy and explore cybersecurity strategy.
Accepting Students for Spring, Summer, Fall 2022.
The Cybersecurity Management program is accepting applications.
30-33 credits in five competency areas:
- Business Fundamentals
- Decision-making and Analytics
- Ethics and Law
- Information Security Management
- Leadership and Human Behavior
Flexible Options
Courses are held on-campus and online. See the program requirements.
Application Deadlines
Fall: Aug. 17; Spring: Jan. 1; Summer: May 1 See the admission requirements
Use application fee waiver code CYBER2021 when you apply for Fall 2020 admission.
- NOTE: The GMAT and GRE tests are not required for admission consideration. Work experience is highly considered as well as previous academic success.
Program Costs
This program is charged at the graduate business tuition rate. Tuition is $841 per credit for in-state and regional residents, and $1,162 per credit for out-of-state residents. Additional fees will be applied. Learn more about tuition and fees.
A Fast-Growing Industry
According to EAB Insights blog, job postings for cybersecurity professionals increased 113% between January and June 2020.
PROGRAM and COSTS
This 30-credit program includes a capstone experience. Courses are offered year-round in traditional classroom and online formats. Learn more.This program is charged at the graduate business tuition rate. Tuition is $841 per credit for in-state and regional residents, and $1,162 per credit for out-of-state residents. Additional fees will be applied. Learn more about tuition and fees.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Fall Semester: Aug. 17
Spring Semester: Jan. 1
Summer Semester: May 1
Use code CYBER2021 to waive the application fee. This is a limited-time offer. Read our step-by-step guide to applying.
The Merrick School of Business has several program offerings for graduate students.
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Master's Degree Programs
M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services
Online M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services
M.S. in Cybersecurity Management
M.S in Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship (offered jointly with UBalt's College of Public Affairs)
M.S. in Taxation (offered jointly with UBalt's School of Law)
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Graduate Certificate Programs
The following post-baccalaureate certificates are linked to the MBA program.
The following post-baccalaureate certificates are linked to the M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services program.
Government Financial Management
Internal Audit Services -
Continuing Education
Master's Advantage (a post-graduate, non-degree program)