Master of Business Administration – Cybersecurity Emphasis Online
Become a sought-after business leader and innovative thinker able to help organizations protect data and technological assets.
Program Overview
How our online cybersecurity MBA can help you meet your goals
Prepare to advance into management positions in technology-focused organizations with the online Master of Business Administration – Cybersecurity Emphasis from Southern Utah University. Expand your business acumen while gaining advanced knowledge in cybersecurity.
In this online cybersecurity MBA program, you will study the design, planning, and management of cyber systems and procedures for protecting these systems and infrastructure from external threats, including terrorism.
In this 100 percent online, AACSB-accredited program, you will utilize case studies, discussions and risk management scenarios to cope with global issues that impact the industry. Develop your expertise in cybersecurity and IT policy; project management; information, vulnerability and threat assessment; physical, personnel and operational security; and contingency, redundancy, emergency and disaster planning.
As a graduate of this program, you will be able to:
- Understand the concepts and tools for building network security
- Effectively employ the tools and fundamentals for minimizing infrastructure risks
- Exhibit basic knowledge of cybercrime investigation
- Comprehend legal and regulatory issues/cyber law and investigation
- Demonstrate knowledge of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) as aligns with industry standards
- Understand the concepts and tools for building network security
- Effectively employ the tools and fundamentals for minimizing infrastructure risks
- Exhibit basic knowledge of cybercrime investigation
- Comprehend legal and regulatory issues/cyber law and investigation
- Demonstrate knowledge of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) as aligns with industry standards
This cybersecurity MBA program prepares you for roles such as:
- Director of Information Security
- Director of Information Technology
- Software Engineer
- Principal Systems Engineer
- Business Analyst
- Systems Administrator
- Systems Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- Director of Information Security
- Director of Information Technology
- Software Engineer
- Principal Systems Engineer
- Business Analyst
- Systems Administrator
- Systems Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
Accreditation
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
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Accreditation
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
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Tuition
Take advantage of our budget-friendly tuition
Maximize the value of your cybersecurity MBA online degree with our affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which includes all fees.
Tuition Breakdown
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in Cybersecurity | $493 | $1,479 | $16,269 |
*Tuition price reflects 33 credit hour program. Students who do not have a business undergraduate degree from an AACSB-accredited business school with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher must take an additional 3 credit hour prerequisite Foundations course alone in their first term. Students can be fully admitted to the MBA program prior to taking the Foundations course.
Tuition Breakdown
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Designed for working professionals, SUU Online programs conveniently feature 7-week courses and multiple start dates each year.
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| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall II | 10/16/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/11/24 | 10/16/24 | 12/3/24 |
| Spring I | 1/8/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/23/25 |
| Spring II | 2/24/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/19/25 | 2/24/25 | 4/20/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/12/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/30/25 | 8/17/25 |
| Fall I | 8/27/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/22/25 | 8/27/25 | 10/14/25 |
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Admissions
What to know before applying to this online MBA program
Our streamlined admission process enables you to start quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the MBA online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- 2.5 GPA
- No GMAT Required
For the MBA in Cybersecurity online program, note the following admission requirements to ensure you qualify.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- 2.5 GPA
- No GMAT required
Business Foundations Course
Students may be required to take a 3 credit hour business foundations course based on a holistic review of the application and supporting documents with special consideration of undergraduate major, GPA and relevant work experience. Students will be notified of their course sequence at the time of admission.
Transcripts
Please submit official transcripts from the college/university in which a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from an accredited institution was obtained.
- Transcript Assist - We can help you obtain your transcript at no cost! Simply give us permission by filling out the Transcript Assist form in your application. Once your application is submitted, we’ll request your transcript and notify you when it arrives. Please note that we only request the transcript for your highest earned degree. We can obtain transcripts from institutions that are part of the Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse networks, which includes most schools. Check their websites to see if your college is a member. If your institution is not affiliated, you’ll need to submit your transcript to SUU yourself.
- Applicants who have graduated from SUU do not need to submit a transcript
- International transcripts must include a transcript evaluation from a third-party service such as The Evaluation Company (TEC) or WES showing that the degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree
Official transcripts must be mailed or emailed directly from the granting institution(s) to:
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PO Box 8008
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Courses
Find out what you will study in our online cybersecurity MBA
For the MBA – Cybersecurity Emphasis online, you must complete 24 credit hours of core courses, including a capstone strategy course, and 9 credit hours of emphasis courses. Students may be required to take a 3 credit hour business foundations course based on a holistic review of the application and supporting documents with special consideration of undergraduate major, GPA and relevant work experience. Students will be notified of their course sequence at the time of admission.
If you are required to take this course, it must be taken first and cannot be taken at the same time as another course.
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The SUU MBA is ranked among the Top 100 “Best Online MBA Programs” in the country by U.S. News & World Report (2019)
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