The importance of information systems security and the need to protect the resources in a company’s information system are the basis for the School of Business' M.B.A. with a concentration in information security management.

This online degree ensures graduates have the technical skills and business knowledge to lead individuals at the forefront of the war against those who would prey upon us via electronic media.

Information security management concentration courses explore:

-Management of information security for government, corporations and other institutions

-Systems security principles, disaster recovery principles and planning, and incident response planning and execution

-Network security management

-Disaster recovery management

-Web security management

-Strategic planning for information security

You will also achieve a broad background in business through general M.B.A. courses including those that address:

• Core business management functions
• Oral and written business communication
• Effective team membership and leadership in work partnerships and cross-functional collaborative efforts
• Ethical, economically responsible business decisions in the context of a diverse set of stakeholders
• Business implications of the new economy and applying widely used technologies to management issues

In addition to the analytical tools and technologies necessary to solve complex management problems, our M.B.A. program emphasizes leadership skills within Saint Leo University's core values and traditions.

Our online M.B.A. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP) and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), professional accreditors for business programs in student-centered colleges and universities throughout the world.

Prerequisite Knowledge Requirements
Students should have some prior knowledge of computer operations, networking, and other areas in the computer field. You may have taken the required background classes at the undergraduate level, demonstrate the knowledge through comprehensive testing or previous experience in the field, or take courses that are offered by Saint Leo University or another accredited institution.

M.B.A. students take up to two courses per eight-week term. Students can complete the 36 credits required for graduation in as little as one year, or may extend their studies for as long as five years. You may start the Saint Leo M.B.A. program at any of the six terms each year, and—with director approval—can pursue up to two M.B.A. concentrations concurrently.Degree Requirements

BUSINESS CORE (21 CREDITS)

• MBA 525Professional Development3

• MBA 540Managerial Economics3

• MBA 560Financial and Managerial Accounting3

• MBA 565Marketing3

• MBA 533Human Resource Management3

• MBA 575Global Business Management3

• MBA 599Strategic Management3

INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION (15 CREDITS)

• COM 510Management of Information Security3

• COM 520Systems Security Risk Management3

• COM 530Network Security Management3

• COM 590Strategic Planning for Information Security3

• COM 540 or 545 : (3 Credits)3

  • COM 540Disaster Recovery Management

  • COM 545Web Security Management

Total Credits36