Master of Business Administration Specialization: Cybersecurity

New Term Begins

5th Jan, 2026

Program Duration

18-24 Months

Number of Courses

12 (36 Semester Credits)

Learning Format

Online / Hands-On

Certifications Included

Up to 2

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Transform Into a Cybersecurity-Focused Business Leader

EC-Council University’s online MBA degree specializing in Cybersecurity equips you with the specialized skills and expertise to lead business-critical cybersecurity initiatives that align with organizational objectivesYou’ll learn how to navigate complex security challenges and help your organization establish strong resilience against evolving cyber threats. 

This online MBA program concentrates on managing cybersecurity projects, efficient resource allocation, risk assessment and management, core principles of business leadership, and much more. Graduating with this MBA specialization can open doors to top-level job roles that require a strategic blend of managerial and technical acumen. 

Develop leadership and management capabilities

Gain in-demand cybersecurity expertise

Build practical hands-on technical skills

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World-Class Cybersecurity Education for Business Leaders

Discover the True University Experience with ECCU

Acquire Essential Skills to Advance as a Cybersecurity Leader

Leadership and Management

Gain strong leadership and management skills that prepare you to effectively lead teams, take critical business decisions, and implement strategies that align with business goals.

IT Security Project Management

Develop skills to effectively plan, lead, execute, and manage IT security projects. This includes understanding project lifecycles, resource allocation, risk management, cybersecurity best practices, legal standards, and budget control.

Network Security Architecture

Learn how to design and manage a secure enterprise IT network with the right firewalls, IDS, IPs, and access control systems.

Ethical Hacking

Sharpen your skills and knowledge of tools used for vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and ethical hacking.

Accounting and Finance

Achieve organizational objectives through appropriate financial measures, analysis, and reporting that suit dynamic business contexts and regulatory requirements.

Soft Skills

Augment your technical skill set with improved communication, leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.

Master of Business Administration

Specialization in Cybersecurity

ECCU’s online MBA program with the specialization in Cybersecurity consists of 8 foundational courses, 3 specialized courses, and 1 Capstone project.

Foundational Courses

MGMT 502 Business Essentials (3 Credit Hours)

This course provides a broad understanding of global business principles. It covers the latest changes in information technology for business, including computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), application software, and recent ethical issues arising from IT. Real-life business examples are added throughout the course that reinforce important business principles.

This course deals with organizational behavior and the basic facets of organizational theory, defining the skills required to understand and apply the theory to a real organizational setting. Elements of the course are organizational structure, effective communication, team building, ethics, and project management as seen through the organizational lens.
This course introduces you to basic English writing skills and research methods, including APA-style writing, citing sources, determining when a website is credible, effective communication, outlines, and collaboration.
This course provides a fundamental understanding of global leadership concepts, such as developing technological savvy, appreciating diversity, building partnerships, creating a shared vision, maintaining a competitive advantage, integrity, and leading for change. This is a study of current and historical leadership theories with an emphasis on viewing leadership functions in the context of global organizational behavior and organizational designs.
This course encompasses an extensive research project about cross-cultural differences in leadership conducted by a group of researchers in 62 countries. The study describes the roles, functions, and impact of global leadership concepts. Team exercises will highlight the speed at which leaders must work. Research and views into how most cultures respond to this area of management are also provided.
This course examines how management accounting assists in driving strategy execution within business settings while learning to apply a balanced scorecard framework. It identifies the components necessary to establish balanced finances using specific measures and strategies, and proper identification of non-financial performance measures. The content explores how organizational needs can be met using appropriate financial measures, analysis, and reporting within changing contexts and ethical situations.
This course evaluates the impact of financial management practices within organizational situations that require decisions to be made. It further assesses the value of investment projects to an organization. When decisions are being made within an organization, the financial aspects play an important part in the capital structure. You’ll learn about the impact of decisions on finance and capital structure, as well as shareholder distribution policies and discounted cash flow analysis.
This course gives you key insights into the fundamentals of consumer behavior. It examines how marketing management is useful to organizations and provides strategies that are used to develop and manage brands. You’ll create and evaluate advertising messages and integrate marketing portfolios to improve branding using various media advertising. You’ll learn to assess supply chain logistics, distribution channels, and marketing strategy frameworks.

Specialized Courses

Select Any 03

ECCU 500 (CND Certification)Managing Secure Network Systems (3 Credit Hours)
This course evaluates network and IT security issues, designing and implementing successful security policies and firewall strategies, exposing system and network vulnerabilities, and defending against associated threats. Topics include network protocols, network attacks, intrusion detection systems, packet filtering, proxy servers, Bastion hosts and honey pots, hardening routers, hardening security, email security, virtual private networks, and creating fault tolerance.
This course focuses on configuring a secure Linux network using the command line and graphical utilities. Emphasis is placed on file-sharing technologies such as the Network File System, NetWare’s NCP file sharing, and File Transfer Protocols. Additional topics include securing data, user security, file security, and network intrusion detection. You will take on the role of a problem solver and apply the concepts to situations that occur in real-world environments.
This course focuses on how perimeter defenses work, how intruders escalate privileges, and methods of securing IT systems. Additional topics include intrusion detection, policy creation, social engineering, DoS attacks, buffer overflows, and virus creation.
This course looks at project management from a cybersecurity planning perspective, specifically IT Project Management. You’ll learn how to use the IT framework to develop an effective IT security project plan. This process will help reinforce IT project management skills while providing the student with a road map for implementing IT security in an organization.

Capstone

ECCU 519Capstone (3 Credit Hours)
The Capstone is a summative experience, allowing you to demonstrate all program outcomes by drawing on the knowledge and skills gained throughout the program. You can enroll in the Capstone after successfully completing all core degree requirements, but it must be within six semester credit hours of graduation. You must attain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and have the Registrar’s approval to undertake the Capstone.

Invest in Your Leadership Career

Your investment includes

New Term Starts On

January 5, 2026

$1,620

Cost per Course

$19,440

Total Program Fee

A Degree That Offers Significant Returns on Investment

With this online MBA degree specialization, you’ll learn how to bring a cybersecurity perspective to important business functions, driving enterprise growth while protecting your organization from evolving digital threats. Prepare to step into high-impact job roles that are vital to the success, stability, security, scalability, and sustainability of a large-scale enterprise.

Chart Your Earning Potential

1 in 2 ECCU graduates earn annual salaries of over $100,000 after completing the program.

Chart of Earning Potential

A Cybersecurity Leader’s Salary Progression

Organizations offer highly competitive salaries, benefits, and bonuses to recruit and retain qualified cybersecurity leaders.

Watch how Linton Harris transformed his career after graduating from ECCU.

The Most Affordable Way to Upgrade Your Career

Flexible Payment Options

Financial constraints should not hinder your career aspirations. At EC-Council University, we offer flexible payment plans designed to accommodate your circumstances and support your career development, giving you peace of mind as you study on your own terms. Contact our Finance Team to explore payment solutions tailored to your needs.

Credit Transfer

Leverage your previous academic achievements by transferring credits—such as from an associate degree or other accredited academic programs—toward an online MBA degree from ECCU, allowing you to fast-track your program. Furthermore, if you hold relevant certifications, you may be eligible to convert this expertise into academic credits. 

Scholarship Eligibility

At ECCU, we understand that the cost of higher education can be a challenge for many, which is why we offer a range of scholarships and grants to support your academic journey. For example, the Dean’s scholarship is for academically gifted students who are dedicated to scaling greater heights in their careers.

Pursue In-Demand Cybersecurity Leadership Job Roles 

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Enhance Your Credentials

Graduate with an online MBA degree and up to 2 EC-Council certifications to raise your technical expertise and professional credibility.

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Certified Network Defender (CND)

Enhance Your Credentials

Graduate with a master’s degree and a string of EC-Council Certifications to raise your technical expertise and professional credibility.

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Certified Network Defender (CND)
Disaster Recovery Professional
Certified Incident Handler | ECIH

Immerse Yourself in the Future of Online Learning

Get the unrestricted advantages of ECCU’s acclaimed Learning Management System (LMS) when you join this online MBA program. Our platform offers a fluid and user-friendly UI that seamlessly integrates your library of learning resources and program activities into an engaging virtual classroom that you can access anytime, anywhere. Here’s what you’ll experience:
Live Sessions

Live Sessions (30 Mins)

Courseware

Courseware

Virtual Labs

Virtual Labs

Quizzes

Quizzes

Discussions

Discussions

Essential Tools

Essential Tools

24x7 Online Library

24x7 Online Library

Capstone Projects

Capstone Projects

Assignments & Assessments

Assignments & Assessments

Accreditations and Recognitions

A Testament to Our Academic Excellence 

ECCU’s online degrees are crafted to empower driven professionals to turn their aspirations into reality and achieve their career dreams.

93%

Employment Rate

ECCU graduates land jobs in leading organizations after completing the program.

82%

Report Career Enhancement

ECCU graduates mention that the programs have had a demonstrable impact on their career growth.

80%

Apply Training at Work

Graduates of ECCU say that the knowledge and skills acquired from the programs are regularly applied at work.

Our Alumni are Making an Impact at the World’s Leading Organizations Across Sectors 

Work Alongside Our Alumni in Top Companies

JP Morgan

Pfizer

Apple

Microsoft

Accenture

Amazon

IBM

Lead in Key Industries

Technology

Technology

Finance

Finance

Healthcare

Healthcare

Education

Education

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Government

Government

Aerospace

Aerospace

Non-Profits

Non-Profits

Retail

Retail

From Learning to Leading - Your Roadmap to Success

01

Application

Submit the application form along with relevant documents for this online MBA program.

02

Evaluation

The Admissions Team evaluates your documents, transcripts, and diplomas to determine eligibility.

03

Registration

Sign the official Student Enrollment Agreement after paying the tuition fee.

04

Orientation

Attend an online orientation session that guides you through the program.

05

Program Completion

Clear the final exams of each course, accompanying assessment, and the Capstone project to acquire credits.

06

Cyber Security Certifications

Earn up to 2 industry-recognized EC-Council certifications.

07

Graduation Ceremony

Graduate with your online MBA degree.

08

Career Guidance

Get expert career guidance and resume-building assistance from ECCU.

Roadmap To Success

Your Admission, Made Simple

Experience a seamless and hassle-free admission process when you enroll in this program. From your first question to your first class, our dedicated Enrollment Advisors are here to guide you every step of the way.

What You’ll Need

Depending on where you’re applying from and your academic background, you might be asked to submit:

Official transcripts of prior education

Valid government identification

Completed application form

Application fee payment

Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete this online MBA program? 

This online MBA program is designed to be completed within 18 to 24 months. 

This online MBA program covers a strategic blend of leadership and cybersecurity topics. It’s designed to shape learners into senior business leaders who are well-versed in the latest cybersecurity trends and practices.

With this online MBA degree, you’ll be trained to take on a range of managerial and leadership roles that require cybersecurity expertise, such as: 

  • Chief Information Security Officer 
  • Chief Technology Officer 
  • Risk Management Officer 
  • Chief Operations Officer 
  • Cybersecurity Manager 
  • IT Director 
  • IT Compliance Manager 
  • Director of Cybersecurity 
  • IT Project Head 
  • Senior Cybersecurity Analyst 
Yes, EC-Council University offers a range of scholarship opportunities to eligible students who want to enroll in this online MBA program. Please visit our Scholarship Page for more information. 

Yes, EC-Council University accepts up to 18 transfer credits from:  

  • College-level courses from accredited institutions.  
  • Cybersecurity certifications like CEH and CND, which align with the program’s curriculum.  
Yes, students from a non-technical background can still pursue this online MBA degree. Having a certain extent of technical knowledge, skills, or experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
Yes, this MBA program is 100% online, giving you the flexibility and convenience to study anytime and from anywhere. You can balance your studies with work and personal commitments.
Yes, you may avail a scholarship from ECCU when you join this online MBA program. Scholarships are awarded based on eligibility, so consult with your ECCU Enrollment Advisor for more information.