With the number of harmful data breaches spiking over the past decade, the business world is taking extra measures to ensure data safety. Learn how to develop the skills necessary to keep digital information secure with an SAU MBA with a concentration in Cybersecurity and Data.
This concentration introduces students to the fundamentals of protecting and utilizing data effectively through cybersecurity policies related to privacy, security, access and quality of data. In addition to data privacy, students will gain an understanding of cloud computing and methods of collecting, analyzing and reporting various types of commonly used data for effective decision making. Convenient online classes allow you to complete your coursework anytime, anywhere.*
*Students must reside in the United States.
Introduces the fundamentals of understanding, protecting, and utilizing data effectively through
cybersecurity policies related to privacy, security, access, and quality of data on the web. Examines how privacy and governance differ and identifies methods to protect assets and personal identifiable information and avoiding data breaches. Focuses on the four pillars of data governance as essential tools for using data and assets related to privacy.
Introduces cloud computing through the delivery of ubiquitous, available on-demand network access to
computing services contained within a shared pool of configurable secured computing resources. Examines networks, servers, data storage, applications, services, software, analytics, and artificial intelligence. Investigates methods of deploying cloud solutions, test projects, and designing secure networks for cloud deployment. Focuses on security requirements for scheduling, identifying, and assessing storage requirements for cloud deployments
Introduces methods of collecting, analyzing, and reporting various types of commonly used data by converting raw data into usable information for stakeholders and decision-makers. Examines data concepts and environments, data mining, data analysis, visualization, and data governance, quality, control, and using big data for effective decision-making. Focuses on data privacy questions essential for risk assessment concerning breaches, evaluation of client access, and incorporation of privacy impact assessments
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According to The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Information Security Analyst's Outlook, cybersecurity jobs are among the fastest-growing career areas nationally. The BLS predicts cybersecurity jobs will grow 31% through 2029, over seven times faster than the national average job growth of 4%.
Next application deadline:
- June 4, 2024
Next start date:
- July 2, 2024
