{"id":118684,"date":"2020-01-29T14:20:12","date_gmt":"2020-01-29T21:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=118684"},"modified":"2022-04-01T10:46:37","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T16:46:37","slug":"college-of-business-launches-new-cybersecurity-management-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=118684","title":{"rendered":"College of Business launches new cybersecurity management programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Three new AACSB-accredited cybersecurity management emphases will be making their way to the College of Business starting fall 2020. UCCS students may now pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business, a Bachelor of Innovation in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in cybersecurity management in one of the nation\u2019s top cities for cybersecurity professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colorado Springs is home to more than 100 cyber-related companies, five military installations, the National Cybersecurity Center and a diverse collection of information technology companies. As IT challenges and threats continue to rise, the demand for specialized cybersecurity management professionals has reached an all-time high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to \u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00adCyber Seek™, organizations across the U.S. are experiencing a 25 percent shortage of cybersecurity professionals. With more than 504,316 cybersecurity positions open in the U.S., a 36.5 percent growth rate through 2022 and a zero percent unemployment rate, a degree with a cybersecurity emphasis provides students with an employable and desirable career path.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cOur new cybersecurity management emphases are timely, relevant and most importantly, in demand by the industry,\u201d said Eric Olson, interim dean of the College of Business. \u201cOur students are now able to learn cutting-edge cybersecurity curriculum in one of the best locations for their career interests. It\u2019s a win-win for our community and for our students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The undergraduate\ncybersecurity management emphasis will train students for a career in cybersecurity\nacross diverse industry sectors, including accounting, finance, healthcare,\ngovernment and defense. Building on the core business curriculum, cybersecurity\nmanagement students will gain insight into IT risk management, auditing IT\ninfrastructures, software development and programming and how to identify\nvulnerabilities through real-life simulations and case projects. Students will\ngraduate with the tools and experience to enter roles as a cybersecurity\nanalyst, risk analyst, cybersecurity consultant, cybersecurity manager or IT\nauditor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As cybersecurity professionals advance through their careers, the transition from entry-and-mid-level positions requires an elevated degree. The UCCS MBA in cybersecurity management combines business fundamentals with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity concepts and technologies. Students will discover the complexities involved in the adoption of security technologies, achieving regulatory compliance and how to implement cybersecurity programs to mitigate risks and secure information assets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MBA in cybersecurity management is offered 100 percent online, giving students the flexibility to complete the program at their own pace. The UCCS MBA program offers GMAT and GRE waivers for students who meet academic and prior work or military experience. GMAT and GRE waivers are also available for those with advanced degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn the College of Business, we are dedicated to student success,\u201d said Gurvirender Tejay, associate professor of information systems. \u201cOur cybersecurity management emphasis provides critical education that both aligns with industry needs and delivers economic value to our students. We are providing our students with employable skills and giving them a competitive edge in the job market, which will pay dividends throughout their career.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both\nundergraduate and graduate business programs are accredited by AACSB\nInternational, providing UCCS students with the highest standard of academic\nachievement for business schools worldwide. Only five percent of business\nschools globally hold this distinction.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The College of Business is accepting Fall 2020 applicants for the cybersecurity management emphases. To learn more about the bachelor\u2019s degrees in business with emphases in cybersecurity management, go to https:\/\/bit.ly\/2O6bSQW<\/a>. To learn more about the MBA in Cybersecurity Management, go to www.uccs.edu\/journey\/cybermba<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the UCCS College of Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The College of Business was established in 1965 and has more than 1,300 undergraduates and 350 MBA students. The College of Business and Administration awards the Bachelor of Science in Business and Bachelor of Innovation degrees. The Graduate School of Business Administration awards the Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting and Executive Doctor of Business Administration degrees. More than 10,000 alumni of the College of Business live and work around the world. Learn more about the College of Business<\/strong><\/a> at UCCS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Cybersecurity at UCCS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

UCCS is a recognized cybersecurity education leader in the region, awarding hundreds of degrees each year in cybersecurity fields at bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s and doctoral levels. UCCS cybersecurity programs train security professionals who work to ensure the nation\u2019s security, support faculty research and strategic cybersecurity partnerships with industry, government, military and academic institutions, including the U.S. Space Force and the National Cybersecurity Center. \u202fDue to generous Colorado state funding of cybersecurity education, UCCS students are eligible for significant financial aid towards security degree scholarships. Learn more about Cybersecurity Programs<\/strong><\/a> at UCCS.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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