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MBA with Cyber Security

The University of Roehampton’s online MBA with Cyber Security empowers you to lead digital transformation. Gain strategic management skills and cyber security expertise to proactively tackle cyber risks and drive your business success.
Time investment
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Location
Online
Cost
£10,500
Language
English

About this degree

Become a leader in cyber security and the strategic management sphere

Embark on a journey into the dynamic world of digital transformation with the University of Roehampton’s MBA in Cyber Security. This robust programme combines strategic management with cutting-edge cyber security expertise, setting you up to lead in today’s fast-paced digital environment.

Expect to master risk mitigation, develop comprehensive governance frameworks, and drive innovative solutions, all while enhancing your leadership skills and career prospects.

Develop strategic management skills in cyber security

You’ll delve into the core principles of strategic management within the realm of cyber security. Gain insights into aligning IT strategies with business goals to ensure seamless integration and operational success.

Understand and implement governance, risk, and compliance

As you progress, learn the essentials of governance, risk, and compliance to shield and manage organisational assets against cyber threats. You’ll gain the tools to craft and uphold frameworks that support ethical and sustainable practices.

Apply critical thinking to solve complex cyber challenges

Sharpen your ability to think critically and tackle complex cyber security issues. Engage with problem-solving exercises and case studies mirroring real-world scenarios, equipping you to manage potential threats effectively.

Evaluate and implement industry cyber security frameworks

Next, explore various industry-standard frameworks like ISO 27001 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. You’ll understand their applications in diverse organisational contexts and learn to tailor them to suit specific business needs.

Drive business success through strategic leadership

Finally, you’ll develop leadership skills to guide organisations toward success. Focus on adaptive leadership and change management strategies needed to foster innovation and maintain a competitive edge in ever-changing markets.

As technology rapidly evolves and cyber threats become more prevalent, the University of Roehampton’s MBA in Cyber Security equips you to lead with confidence.

By merging strategic management with comprehensive cyber security acumen, you’ll be ready to protect and enhance your organisation’s assets, effectively navigating them into the digital future.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at the University of Roehampton

University of Roehampton is where ambition meets opportunity.

Expert-led programmes with industry-focused curricula challenge up-and-coming professionals to think critically, explore new ideas, and develop the expertise needed for career growth. 

With flexible learning environments and on-demand support, Roehampton empowers you not just to adapt to changing industries but to drive innovation within them. 

Learning outcomes

Navigate the evolving digital landscape with advanced management strategies to safeguard assets and support growth.

Develop leadership skills to address both business and cyber security challenges, driving change and inspiring teams.

Leverage analytics and security insights to inform decisions, protecting digital infrastructure and mitigating risks.

Assess, mitigate, and respond to cyber threats, integrating risk management and compliance to ensure business continuity.

Combine business and cyber security expertise to craft strategies that fuel innovation and ensure long-term success.

Solve cyber security problems with a business mindset, transforming risks into opportunities for resilience and growth.

Additional information

This programme prepares you for graduate roles focused on applying data-driven strategies to optimise processes and implement best practices within business contexts. To be eligible, you should hold a second-class honours degree, equivalent to a 2:2 UK degree in a STEM-based subject. However, the University of Roehampton encourages non-graduates with appropriate professional qualifications and those with third-class honours degrees to apply.

This programme is taught in English. Non-native English speakers are required to demonstrate an English-language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5, or TOEFL 600. If your IELTS score is 6.0, you may be eligible to take Roehampton’s online pre-sessional English course to help prepare for your studies.

This online degree consists of six modules and one final dissertation that can be completed in one year, full-time or two years, part-time.

Having mastered both business strategy and technical expertise in cybersecurity, you’ll be equipped to lead digital transformation and mitigate risks across various sectors, excelling in roles such as:
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
  • Cybersecurity Consultant
  • IT Governance and Risk Manager
  • Digital Risk Officer
  • Cyber Compliance Manager
  • IT Security Manager
  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Manager
  • Ethics and Privacy Officer
  • Cyber Security Programme Manager

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