Aug. 16, 2023
Next Start Date
10
Courses Required
$820
Cost Per Credit Hour
30
Total Credit Hours
Next Start Date
Courses Required
Cost Per Credit Hour
Total Credit Hours
The Master of Science in Business Cybersecurity Management offered by the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics is designed to address the significant need for cybersecurity talent. There are over 209,000 cybersecurity jobs in the US that are not filled, and cybersecurity job postings are up to 74 percent in the last five years, according to a 2015 Bureau of Labor Statistics study. The degree is built to equip the motivated student with the toolkit to engage, lead and own the cybersecurity business career path. You will be prepared to hold a number of diverse positions, to include security analyst, network security engineer, information security manager and security administrator.
Online Courses
August 16, 2023
January 8, 2024
Curriculum developed and taught by faculty from
Degree Awarded: Business Cybersecurity Management, Master of Science
In today’s world there is a significant need for cybersecurity professionals in both business and government to combat intellectual property theft, credit card fraud, pirated content, data theft, malware, ransomware, and more. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the job outlook in this field through 2026 is growing at a much faster-than-average rate of 28% per year.
The online graduate degree in Business Cybersecurity Management, offered through the WVU John Chambers School of Business and Economics, gives students the skills they need to become cybersecurity professionals and to adapt to growing changes in security technology. The program provides a natural graduate pathway for students in computer science, management information systems and criminal justice.
WVU business programs are recognized as Best Online Programs 2021 by US News and World Report.
Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Applicants must be admitted to WVU as a graduate student.
Business Cybersecurity Management M.S. requires 30 credit hours to complete. Cost per credit hour is $820.
$24,600 – Residents and Non-Residents
Credits | Cost |
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1 | $820 |
3 | $2,460 |
6 | $4,920 |
9 | $7,380 |
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Financial aid is available. Students are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to determine their eligibility for federal and state funds as well as scholarships. WVU’s FAFSA Code is 003827.
Students who graduate from WVU Online with the Business Cybersecurity Management M.S. degree may be prepared for the following careers. These are only a few examples of some of the many opportunities that will be open to you with this degree. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for some positions.
Information about careers on this list comes from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).