Online MBA in Cyber Security

• 39 total credit hours
• Program Format: 100% online
• Prerequisite(s) or applicable transfer credit required
• MBA courses are taken one at a time and are typically completed in five-week and seven-week blocks
• Designed for busy adult learners; complete in as little as 18 months of consecutive coursework, even with a full-time or part-time job
• Students can transfer up to nine graduate-level credit hours
• Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
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MBA Courses

CCU's online MBA in cybersecurity curriculum includes 13 online courses designed to develop effective, ethical business leaders. Each course is typically taken over five weeks as part of the MBA program. Weekly assignments are required, but the course design generally allows participants to complete coursework at the times and places that work best for them (prior to scheduled deadlines).

CCU students utilize Brightspace, a leading solution in electronic education, to participate in online master classes that blend the latest in eLearning technology with the latest business theory and practice. Students in this online master's in business program attend classes electronically, do research using the Internet, exchange email, and participate in online discussions. Assignments and tests are submitted online for in-seat students as well as those taking their program online to become cybersecurity professionals.

MBA Cyber Security Emphasis Courses

The cyber security online program provides you with soft skills in theoretical aspects of the cyber security world. You will explore the concepts of cyber security based on the foundations of business and information security principles.

The core courses for the MBA in Cyber Security emphasis include:

• Fundamentals of Cyber Security. This course introduces you to foundational concepts such as Cryptography, Security Engineering (building systems to remain dependable in the face of malice, error, or mischance), and various aspects of risk management in the modern-day computing environment (operating system, network, cloud/mobile, web, and social).
• Cyber Criminology. This class applies the social and behavioral approaches used to study the causes and consequences of crimes that occur in cyberspace. You will examine various types of computer-based criminal activity as well as the social and psychological factors that contribute to the life of cybercrime.
• Security Policy and Governance. This course introduces you to the major network security policies through which governance is applied through compliance audits. You will explore cyber defense standards in several domains to include government, health, finance, and commercial industry.
• Business and Ethics of Cyber Security. This course will teach you how to perform business development in the cyber security field. You will learn about the nuances involved in running a cyber-based business. Topics covered include: financial issues in managing a secure operation, capture management, proposal development, contract vehicles, cyber security insurance, and more.

Admission to the MBA Program

Admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Colorado Christian University is selective. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of previous academic performance, personal and professional accomplishments and goals, and strength of character. A strong desire to complete graduate-level work in a Christ-centered, biblically based community is important.

Application Deadlines

You can enter the MBA program at multiple points in the academic year. You should complete the admission process as early as possible so you will have adequate time to work with an advisor and qualify for financial aid.

Prerequisite Coursework

All applicants to CCU's MBA program are required to have fulfilled prerequisite courses for Accounting, Finance, and Statistics. Specific emphases may have additional prerequisites.

Review the MBA Prerequisites prior to application submission.

Admission Requirements

• Complete the graduate admission application online (including essay and transcripts).
• Provide a professional resume and employment record. It is expected that MBA candidates will have at least 5 years of professional work experience or the equivalent.
• Submit an official transcript that reflects a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited higher education institution. For those seeking an emphasis in advanced accounting, a bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• Have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with an undergraduate grade point average between 2.0 and 2.49 will be admitted on a conditional admit (CAD) basis for the first semester. CAD students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better in their first nine (9) credits to remain in the program.
• Complete any needed prerequisite courses. Review the MBA prerequisites prior to application submission.
• The Office of Admission reserves the right to request additional information as deemed necessary to make a selection decision.

Transfer of Courses

Students may transfer up to nine semester hours of graduate credit from an accredited college or university. The coursework must be comparable to that offered at CCU and fulfill the CCU MBA degree requirements.

International Applicants

If you are not a U.S. citizen, you are considered an international student. Learn more about whether or not you'll be required to submit TOEFL scores, and find additional information on our International Students page.

To submit application-related materials that were not already submitted through the online application, email them to AdmissionsSupport@securemail.ccu.edu or mail to:

Colorado Christian University
Attn: Registration Services/Transcripts
8787 W. Alameda Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80226