Online MBA in Cybersecurity

Why Choose Bushnell’s MBA Program with a Cybersecurity Concentration?

Bushnell University’s Online MBA in Cybersecurity equips you with a foundation in business leadership while developing specialized expertise in cyber risk management, governance, and strategic defense. This concentration is ideal for professionals seeking to bridge the gap between technical cybersecurity functions and executive-level decision-making.

The curriculum emphasizes practical, management-focused cybersecurity skills rather than purely technical execution. You will learn to assess organizational risk, develop response strategies, communicate effectively with technical teams and executives, and lead ethically in high-stakes digital environments.

As a graduate, you will be prepared for leadership roles across industries where cybersecurity is mission-critical, including finance, healthcare, government, education, and technology-driven organizations.

Here’s what sets our program apart:

• Flexibility for working professionals: The 100% online format, with no mandatory log-in times, allows you to balance full-time work, personal responsibilities, and graduate study with confidence

• Leadership-focused cybersecurity education: This program emphasizes governance, risk, compliance, and strategic oversight, preparing you to lead cybersecurity initiatives rather than solely implement technical controls

• Ethical framework and values-driven leadership: Grounded in Bushnell University’s mission of Wisdom, Faith, and Service, the MBA in Cybersecurity integrates ethical reasoning, accountability, and equity into cybersecurity leadership and decision-making

• Industry-informed curriculum through Rize Education: Select cybersecurity courses are developed in partnership with Rize Education, ensuring alignment with current frameworks, tools, and real-world cyber risk challenges facing organizations today

Curriculum 

In addition to the MBA core curriculum, the Cybersecurity Concentration includes specialized coursework designed to equip students with the strategic, managerial, and risk-focused skills needed to lead cybersecurity initiatives in complex organizational environments.

MBA Core Courses

• Business Ethics

• Executive Leadership Seminar & Capstone

• Managerial Accounting

• Managerial Economics

• Managerial Finance

• Organizational Behavior

• Strategy and Managerial Decision-Making

Cybersecurity Concentration Courses

Information Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance
This course examines corporate responsibility for safeguarding information assets. Students explore governance structures, regulatory requirements, risk identification, audits, accountability, and legal obligations related to cybersecurity and data protection.

Network Architectures for Cyber Managers
Students analyze how different network designs, including IT and OT systems, cloud environments, data storage solutions, and IoT networks, impact cybersecurity risk. The course emphasizes managerial evaluation rather than technical configuration.

Cyber Risk Management and Strategy
Focusing on preparation and resilience, this course covers incident response planning, cyber risk frameworks such as NIST and MITRE ATT&CK, proactive and reactive defense strategies, and post-incident analysis.

Executive Cyber Defense
Students gain exposure to ethical hacking concepts and penetration testing outcomes to better understand attacker behavior. Emphasis is placed on interpreting findings and communicating cybersecurity strategies effectively to executive stakeholders.

For full course descriptions, visit our academic catalog.

To learn more about important dates, such as new student orientation and the last days to add or drop classes, review the academic calendar.

Program Admissions (GMAT Not Required)

To complete your application for the online MBA in Cybersecurity, please include the following:

• Free application for admission.
• Official transcript reflecting a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university (with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade-point average) and transcripts for any subsequent academic work.
• A 500-word Statement of Purpose showcasing written communication skills and addressing how the program aligns with your personal and professional goals.
• Up-to-date resume.

 Additional Admissions Considerations

Bushnell University takes a holistic approach to admissions, considering academic progress, work experience, and personal achievements. 

Applicants not meeting grade-point average requirements may apply for conditional admission, providing a one-page description of their academic history and plans for success at the graduate level.

Questions about the admissions process? Contact our Admissions Counselor.

Career Opportunities with an MBA in Cybersecurity

Graduates of the MBA in Cybersecurity are prepared for leadership and management roles such as:

• Cybersecurity Manager

• Information Security Manager

• Cyber Risk Analyst

• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Manager

• Security Operations Manager

• IT Audit Manager

• Incident Response Manager

• Technology Risk Consultant

• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) (career progression)

• Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance Analyst

Have Questions?

Reach out with any questions — our admissions team and faculty members are happy to help you at any step of your grad school journey.

Lars Coburn
Assistant Director of Online Graduate Admissions

541-684-7320
lacoburn@bushnell.edu