Cybersecurity (Online)

Advance Your Career with Our Online Cybersecurity Concentration

The MBS Cybersecurity concentration prepares students to excel in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. Designed for learners from both technical and non-technical backgrounds, this degree equips students with the skills needed to succeed in diverse industry roles. This online cybersecurity training applies to a wide range of disciplines, including technical cybersecurity, digital forensics, cybersecurity management, and more. Students also develop essential business skills in finance, entrepreneurship, leadership, intellectual property, ethics, regulatory affairs, and artificial intelligence (AI), enabling them to lead innovation at the intersection of science and business.

Reference the curriculum page to see how these pathways differ.

The Benefits of Our Online Learning Experience

Access to online networking and professional events

Hotel accommodations are covered for in-person events if you live 150+ miles away

Virtual academic advising and executive coaching

Skills Gained

Gain mission-critical skills to secure information technology systems

Develop the business skills needed to become a trusted expert and leader

Learn industry standards, protocols, and proven methods to keep organizations secure.

Build integrated knowledge of how cybersecurity connects with policing, business, policy, and legal frameworks.

Where our Cybersecurity Alumni Work

There are numerous job opportunities and career paths available to individuals with advanced knowledge of Cybersecurity:

Titles

  • Information System Security Officer  
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Cyber Security Engineer
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • and more!

Companies

  • Lockheed Martin
  • Rutgers University Police Department
  • RWJ Barnabas Health
  • Vydia
  • and more!

Recommended Experience For Admission

Applicants who are unsure of their eligibility for this concentration should schedule an appointment with an enrollment specialist.

Academic

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (information technology, information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, or engineering), or have taken courses in programming, operating systems, and algorithms. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected.

For applicants without significant programming experience, basic programming courses and courses in data structures are available. 

Professional

All professional experience will be considered as part of the application process. While IT work experience is preferred, students with a non-IT background, but with relevant experience (e.g., law enforcement, criminal justice) are also encouraged to apply.