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MBA – Concentration in Cybersecurity
Program Overview and Mission Western’s Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) – Concentration in Cybersecurity in program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB, https://www.aacsb.edu/about). Western’s M.B.A. program focuses on preparing students for managerial positions and leadership roles in contemporary organizations. Students acquire vital knowledge about business and organizational functions and activities. Students are challenged to think strategically and to hone skills needed to succeed in competitive environments.
Western’s M.B.A. in Cybersecurity is designed with flexibility in mind to meet the needs of our students:
Working Professionals: Students can take one or two courses in the fall, spring, summer and intersession, completing the degree in as little as two years.
Full-time Students: For students able to make a full-time commitment including summer and intersession, the program can be completed in 12-14 months depending on required prerequisites. Our scheduling also meets the needs of Accounting graduates who are completing Connecticut’s 150 credit hour requirement prior to joining accounting firms.
Most graduate classes meet one night a week on Monday through Thursday evenings at 5:25 p.m. Some courses may be offered in online or hybrid formats and occasionally at 8 p.m. or on weekends. Small classes, usually fewer than 25 students, encourage interaction and collegiality among the students.
Program Learning Goals and Outcomes 1. COMMUNICATION: MBA graduates will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
2. LEADERSHIP AND TEAMS: MBA graduates will demonstrate managerial-level skills required to develop successful careers.
3. ETHICS: MBA graduates will demonstrate ethical awareness.
4. CRITICAL THINKING: MBA graduates will be effective critical thinkers.
5. CYBERSECURITY: Graduates will learn to strategically manage resources, proactively mitigate cybersecurity risks, and safeguard organizations against cyber threats.
*Required by current AACSB standards: “Societal Impact. Societal impact as an expectation of all accredited schools reflects AACSB’s vision that business education is a force for good in society and makes a positive contribution to society, as identified in the school’s mission and strategic plan. This includes an expectation that the school explicates its intended strategies to effect a positive impact on society, that the school’s curriculum contains some components relating to societal impact, that the school’s intellectual contributions portfolio contains some contributions focused on societal impact, and that the school is fostering and promoting curriculum and/or curricular activities that seek to make a positive societal impact.”
Admission Requirements Applicants to the M.B.A. in Cybersecurity program must submit the following materials to the Office of Graduate Admissions, Old Main, Rm. 101:
Admission to the M.B.A. in Cybersecurity program is based on the information in the above items and the meeting with the program coordinator. No admission decision can be made until all of the required materials are in the applicant’s file in the Office of Graduate Admissions. Previous academic achievements, GMAT/GRE test scores, recommendations, and work experience are important factors. If you are admitted to the program you will be required to submit proof of immunization before you can register for courses. For more information, go to https://www.wcsu.edu/healthservices/onlineforms/ for Connecticut State University Immunization Requirements and Connecticut State University Student Health Services Form.
Admission Formula In general, admission to the M.B.A. in Cybersecurity will be determined using the following M.B.A. Admission Formula Score: (Undergraduate GPA x 200) + GMAT score > 1,050
GMAT/GRE Exam Waivers You may receive a GMAT/GRE waiver if you have significant professional business and management experience, recognized professional certification (CPS, CFA, CMA, CIA, CFP), past graduate degree (master’s or higher), or a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75, or take 2 M.B.A. 3 S.H. program courses as a non-matriculated student in one semester, and receive an average grade of 3.67 or better. Contact M.B.A. Coordinator for details on this process.
Degree Requirements The M.B.A. in Cybersecurity degree will be conferred upon the matriculated M.B.A. in Cybersecurity graduate student who has
Waiver of Courses The number of courses required for the M.B.A. in Cybersecurity degree may be reduced by waiver of some or all of the prerequisite courses (a maximum of 7 semester hours). These waivers are based on the applicant’s undergraduate business degree transcript completed business courses with satisfactory grades of B or better, or relevant graduate courses with satisfactory grades of B or better.
Transfer of Courses Up to 12 semester hours of graduate credit may be transferred to the M.B.A. in Cybersecurity program for equivalent courses completed elsewhere. To be considered for transfer, the courses must have been completed with a grade of B or better in the six years prior to enrollment in Western’s M.B.A. program.
Substitution of Courses Course substitutions may be allowed within the M.B.A. in Cybersecurity program to accommodate special considerations. Please see the M.B.A. Coordinator.
Course Restrictions For a complete list of prerequisites, co-requisites, and other restrictions for all courses, please consult the Course Description section of this catalog or contact the M.B.A. coordinator.
Graduate Student Success Manual (PDF) This manual, targeted to our Ancell graduate students, provides information about student life here at WCSU, and on the Westside campus. The goal is to ease the transition of graduate students to the program at the Ancell School of Business (ASB).
Courses Rotation Program course rotation. Course Rotation
Master of Business Administration – Concentration in Cybersecurity
