MBA: Cybersecurity
Our MBA program offers busy working professionals the flexibility and convenience to earn their degree in a way that fits their lives. Whether you choose to study full-time or part-time, you’ll have the option to complete your degree either fully online or through a hybrid format. Along the way, you’ll benefit from a personalized education and dedicated faculty who are invested in your success.
CHART YOUR COURse IN CYBERSECURITY LEADERSHIP
Cyber threats are growing at an alarming rate, and businesses across all industries face the challenge of protecting sensitive data, securing networks, and ensuring compliance with ever-evolving regulations. Organizations are in dire need of professionals who understand both cybersecurity strategy and business leadership.
With our MBA in Cybersecurity from 天涯海角社区, you鈥檒l develop the knowledge and leadership skills to manage cyber risks, oversee security operations, and implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies. This program prepares you to bridge the gap between technical cybersecurity teams and business executives, ensuring that security measures align with organizational goals.
Whether you are looking to advance in your current role, transition into cybersecurity leadership, or gain critical security expertise for business management, this program provides the strategic and technical literacy needed to protect organizations from cyber threats.
*30-Credit Program: Applicants without a business background will need to complete an additional 3-credit MBA Foundations course.
At a glance
- 30-Credit Program*
- Flexible Format for Working Professionals
- Available 100% Online
- Can be Completed in as Few as 12 Months
CONTACT
- Dana Caponong | Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions | dcaponon@stac.edu | 845-398-4220
In-DEmand FIeld
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this field is projected to grow 33% from 2023 to 2033鈥攕ignificantly faster than the average growth rate. ()
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Accessible Curriculum
Gain a foundation in cybersecurity through low-code tools, empowering you to manage and oversee projects without requiring advanced technical expertise.
Leadership & Ethics
Gain the skills to lead cybersecurity initiatives with a strategic focus, identifying risks, implementing solutions, and addressing ethical considerations to ensure responsible and effective security practices.
Effective Communication
Bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating complex cybersecurity challenges into actionable strategies that drive organizational resilience and informed decision-making.
SAMPLE COURSES
The Cybersecurity concentration is offered online through a consortium of accredited colleges and universities. All Cybersecurity courses within the program are delivered by faculty employed by partner institutions in the consortium, with technology and administrative support provided by Rize Education.
Oversight of courses offered through the consortium are reviewed and approved by 天涯海角社区. Students register through 天涯海角社区 and receive academic credit from 天涯海角社区.
Understand cybersecurity governance, risk assessment, and compliance frameworks to protect organizations from financial and reputational harm.
Learn the fundamentals of IT and operational technology security, including cloud computing, network defense, and securing IoT environments.
Develop the ability to assess cyber threats, create strategic security policies, and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
Invest in Your Future. Expand your impact.
Take the next step toward becoming the leader you aspire to be. As part of its commitment to developing the next generation of business leaders, 天涯海角社区 is offering a Leadership Excellence Incentive for eligible students who apply to the MBA program by July 31, 2026.
Qualified applicants may receive a financial award of $10,000 or more, helping you invest in your future while making graduate education more affordable.
Looking to build expertise in a specific area? Our Advanced Certificate programs are available at a 50% tuition discount, giving you a flexible and affordable way to gain specialized skills, strengthen your professional credentials, and position yourself for advancement in today鈥檚 evolving business landscape.
READY TO APPLY?
Applicants for the MBA Program are required to have a bachelor鈥檚 degree from an accredited undergraduate institution and a minimum of a 2.8 grade point average, based on a 4.0 scale.
The application process is simple:
- Submit your Official Transcript(s)
- Submit your current resume
- Submit the contact information for two professional references with your application. Once your application is submitted, your references will be contacted by email to complete a recommendation form. For recent graduates, one recommendation should preferably come from a faculty member.
For students with an undergraduate degree outside the United States, applicants must have a transcript evaluation completed by a current member of . St. Thomas Aquinas partners with SpanTran to help you select the right evaluation at a discounted rate. Access the application here: . TOEFL Scores may be required for some international applicants.