Master of Business Administration in Cybersecurity Risk Management

In an ever-expanding cyber threat landscape, companies are looking for highly prepared leaders with a combination of technical, business, and soft skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication. In response to this demand, FIU Business offers an MBA in Cybersecurity Risk Management program. Students gain the broad spectrum of the skills provided in MBA programs (finance, accounting, competitive strategy, negotiation, etc.) as well as a specialized focus on cybersecurity strategies and tactics to prevent, detect, and respond to cybersecurity attacks.This 20-month program prepares you to become a strategic thinker who can effectively bridge gaps between business needs, security policies, technologies, and human behaviors. As a result of your education, you will be equipped with the skills to fulfill roles like chief information security officer (CISO), security architect, information systems security manager, cyber policy and strategy planner, IT investmentportfolio manager and more. According to an estimate from Salary.com, Information Security Managers with MBAs earn a median yearly salary of 143,970.

To be eligible for admission to the MBA in Cybersecurity Risk Management program in the Chapman Graduate School of Business, applicants must:Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from either a U.S. accredited college or university or the equivalent degree from institutions outside the U.S.; Students coming from programs where the primary degree is at the master level or higher will meet this requirement.Have a minimum of four (4) years professional experience in cybersecurity, information systems or fields directly related to the program. A waiver may be granted based on interview or other qualifications.Show high promise of success in graduate studies as determined by the faculty based upon academic performance, work experience or a combination of academic and work experience.Should, in general, have a minimum upper division grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. An applicant with substantial work experience and industry/work related recommendations will be evaluated based on academic qualifications, work experience, and performance;Provide a resume describing current and past responsibilities, leadership and management experience highlights and, if any, demonstrated accomplishments in management, cybersecurity and / or information systems.Provide a statement of purpose (short essay) describing how the program fits within personal and career goals. The essay will be evaluated for applicants’ effective and succinct writing skills.