Cyber Security and Organizational Resilience
No business, government entity or nonprofit wants the fallout of a cybersecurity breach.Managing the cyber security function within an organization has become increasingly strategically important, as organizations seek to maintain information security in an increasingly hostile threat environment, whilst still allowing for digital innovation and transformation. The UBalt MBA specialization in Cyber Security and Organizational Resilience prepares professionals to plan for, mitigate and respond to the risks and threats associated with the use of digital technologies, focusing on governance, risk and compliance initiatives.
Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 28 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for information security analysts is expected to be very high, as these analysts will be needed to create innovative solutions to prevent hackers from stealing critical information or causing problems for computer networks.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook
, Information Security Analysts, (website visited May 10, 2018).
Specialization Courses (9 Credits)
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INSS 703 | Principles of Information Security Management | 3 |
| INSS 753 | Information Security and Business Continuity Prerequisite: INSS 605 |
3 |
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INSS 621 | Digital Transformation | 1.5 |
| INSS 622 | Digital Innovation | 1.5 |
| INSS 722 | Visual Business Intelligence Prerequisite: INSS 605 |
3 |