Advances in information technologies, the globalization of markets, and increased rate of technological change have changed the competitive dynamics in many industries. The management of knowledge and information is a critical source of competitive advantage for firms. To sustain success, firms must protect their information and knowledge-based resources. Thus, the M.B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Security is designed to provide students with a sound foundation in all of the business principles, while also ensuring they have a strong understanding of the business implications of information security.
The program is primarily intended for working professionals holding full-time positions. While this program is primarily an online program utilizing synchronous and asynchronous techniques, students meet with faculty once every eight weeks on a Saturday in McLean, Virginia.
The curriculum of the Information Security concentration includes the fourteen courses listed below. A cohort of students takes all courses listed below, with one course being completed every eight weeks. The program includes 42 total credit hours.
Additional Information
MBA 691 . Strategic Management is considered the capstone course in the information security concentration and replaces the comprehensive examination requirement. A grade of “B” or better must be attained to pass MBA 691 .
