Cybersecurity Management
The STEM-designated Cybersecurity Management specialization prepares students for careers requiring knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, the concepts of cybersecurity management, and the application of business analytics in cybersecurity.
Coursework in the specialization balances theoretical concepts with applied exercises, cases, and projects to develop the skills needed to enhance organizational cybersecurity readiness. Students also have opportunities to earn industry recognized certifications in cybersecurity.
In addition to MS in MIS specialization in cybersecurity management core requirements of twenty-one credit hours (CMIS 526, 530, 532, 534, 538, 566, and MBA 521), students choosing the cybersecurity management specialization must complete nine credit hours in one of the following focus areas:
Management
- (3) CMIS 540 – Project Management Fundamentals OR CMIS 549 Agile Project Management
- (3) CMIS 536 – Advanced Cybersecurity Topics
- (3) CMIS 539* – Cybersecurity Practical Applications
Analytics
- (3) CMIS 527 - Information Security and Analytics
- (3) CMIS 562 – Data Visualization
- (3) CMIS 567* – Data Analytics Project for Business
*Serves as the exit requirement for the cybersecurity specialization.
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