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Cybersecurity Management (BSBA)

Protect Digital Assets and Lead with Confidence

In the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Cybersecurity Management offered by the University of Dayton School of Business Administration, you'll master the intersection of business strategy, technology and risk management. By blending core business acumen with cybersecurity defense operations, you'll stand out to employers who need leaders fluent in both business strategy and technology.

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100% of students

in cybersecurity management complete a hands-on senior capstone project

AACSB Dual Accredited

a designation held by fewer than 2% of business schools worldwide
About the Cybersecurity Management (BSBA) Program

Why study cybersecurity management at UD?

Every organization from tech giants and global retailers to hospital networks and federal agencies relies on digital assets to function. But who keeps those assets safe?

Cybersecurity isn't just about writing code; it's about managing risk, predicting threats, understanding human behavior and organizational structure and making strategic decisions.

An Interdisciplinary Edge

Why limit yourself to one department? Our program integrates nationally recognized business academics with criminal justice, political science and communications. You’ll understand cyber threats from every angle: technological, behavioral, legal and systemic.

Flexible, Customizable Pathways

The curriculum is aligned with courses from related disciplines, which makes it easier for you to pursue a double major within business.

Work on Client Projects

The coursework emphasizes project-based learning, consulting projects and capstone experiences with regional businesses to assess real vulnerabilities and suggest real solutions.

Access to Experts and Industry Technology

Gain hands-on practice with cybersecurity diagnostics and tools via the Dayton Regional Cyber Range housed at the Center for Cybersecurity and Data Intelligence.

Gain Real-World Experience

You can apply for campus positions with the University's IT department (UDit), where opportunities range from technical support to project management. You can also get involved with CyberFlyers to build cybersecurity and technology skills, gain hands-on experience and connect with peers outside the classroom. Together, these experiences help prepare you for internships and cooperative education opportunities with employers both on campus and nationwide.

Build your Network and Resume

Connect with peers, alumni and industry professionals through the Center for Cybersecurity and Data Intelligence as a Regional Programming Center for the Ohio Cyber Range Institute. This network provides valuable internship and other experiential learning opportunities.

Graduate Career Ready

You'll graduate prepared for careers in IT analysis, cybersecurity, consulting and technology leadership.

AACSB Dual-Accredited

The University of Dayton School of Business Administration is dual-accredited by AACSB International — the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business — with additional specialized accreditation for our accounting program. Fewer than 2% of business schools worldwide hold this prestigious dual-accreditation of accounting and business.

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Read the cybersecurity management program FAQ for information on careers, student involvement, skills gained and more.

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How do I apply to the cybersecurity management program?

At the University of Dayton, applying is free and test scores are optional. When you apply, you'll automatically be considered for a merit scholarship.

Learn about our admission process, then apply using UD's application or the Common App.

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What is the tuition cost and is financial aid available?

Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, the University of Dayton is dedicated to being transparent and ensuring student success. And with high graduation and success rates, UD is an excellent value.

To help you cover your costs, a variety of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time work study are available. The University also accepts transfer credits and credit by exam for undergraduates, giving you more flexibility to add a double major or minor or participate in a transformational experience like study abroad or co-op.

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Degree Requirements and Curriculum

Cybersecurity Management (BSBA) Degree Requirements and Information
Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Cybersecurity Management (MIS) degree requires a total of at least 120 credit hours. This degree also includes requirements from our flexible undergraduate curriculum, known as the Common Academic Program (CAP).

Every business student completes our Business Wisdom through Intercultural, Service and Experiential Education (BWISE) requirement, combining intercultural learning, community service and a required internship or cooperative education experience. These experiences help you apply what you learn, gain professional experience and graduate ready to make an immediate impact.

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Sample Plan of Study

This is a sample plan of study for students starting at UD in the 2026-27 academic year. This is a recommended course sequence, but your schedule may vary depending on previously earned college credits, course availability, advisor recommendations and your personal goals and interests. Please contact the recruitment and admission team (prospective students) or your holistic advisor (current students) with questions.

Semester 1
  • BIZ 101 – Launching Your Business Career: Foundations for Student Success
    1
  • BIZ 201 – Business Cases and Communications
    3
  • ECO 203 – Principles of Microeconomics
    3
  • HUM 101 – Chaminade Seminar: Reading and Responding to the Signs of the Times
    3
  • MTH 129 – Calculus for Business
    3
  • CAP Arts
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 16
Semester 2
  • BIZ 103 – Develop Your Vocation and Career Flight Plan
    1
  • ECO 204 – Principles of Macroeconomics
    3
  • HUM 102 – Marie Thérèse Seminar: Human Dignity and the Common Good
    3
  • MGT 101 – Entrepreneurial, Innovative, and Creative Mindsets
    3
  • MGT 201 – Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
    3
  • CAP Natural Science and Lab
    4
  • Total Credit Hours 17
Semester 3
  • ACC 201 – Accounting Information for Business Decisions I
    3
  • BAN 210 – Statistics for Business Analytics I
    3
  • BIZ 202 – Career Flight Takeoff
    1
  • MIS 301 – Information Systems in Organizations
    3
  • CAP 2nd-Year Rhetoric and Writing
    3
  • CJS 214 – Cyber Essentials of Criminal Justice
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 16
Semester 4
  • MIS 368 – Principles of Information Security Management
    3
  • ACC 202 – Accounting Information for Business Decisions II
    3
  • BAN 211 – Statistics for Business Analytics 2
    3
  • OPS 301 – Survey of Operations & Supply Management
    3
  • CAP Faith Traditions
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 15
Semester 5
  • CJS 214 – Cyber Essentials for Criminal Justice
    3
  • MIS 430 – Telecommunications and Networking
    3
  • FIN 301 – Introduction to Financial Management
    3
  • MKT 301 – Principles of Marketing
    3
  • CAP Diversity and Social Justice
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 15
Semester 6
  • MIS 468 – Internet Security
    3
  • Cybersecurity Major Elective
    3
  • BIZ 301 – Successfully Navigating Your Career Flight Plan
    1
  • MGT 301 – Organizational Behavior
    3
  • CAP Advanced Philosophical Studies
    3
  • Open Elective
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 16
Summer Before Final Year
  • BIZ 497 – Professional Work Experience *
Semester 7
  • CJS 487 – Cybersecurity Law
    3
  • MIS 465 – MIS Project I-Analysis & Design in Teams
    3
  • MGT 490 – Strategic Management
    3
  • CAP Advanced Religious Studies
    3
  • Open Elective
    1
  • Total Credit Hours 13
Semester 8
  • MIS 475 – MIS Project II-Design and Implementation in Teams
    3
  • CAP Advanced Historical Studies
    3
  • Open Elective
    6
  • Total Credit Hours 12

* Register for 0 to 6 credit hours of open electives; Honors option available.

At the University of Dayton, our flexible undergraduate curriculum, known as the Common Academic Program (CAP), encourages you to integrate knowledge — and put it to use.

Wondering how college credits you've already earned (e.g., transfer credit, CCP, AP/IB/CLEP exams) will apply to your undergraduate degree? Use our online Transfer Credit Evaluation tool to find out.

Visit the Academic Catalog for official major requirements, prerequisite(s), course descriptions and more.

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Transfer and Exam Credits

Wondering how college credits you've already earned (e.g., transfer credit, CCP, AP/IB/CLEP exams) will apply to your undergraduate degree? Use our online Transfer Credit Evaluation tool to find out.

Transfer and Exam Credits

Success After Graduation

Get more than your foot in the door — get ready for success. At our School of Business Administration, you will have the opportunity to combine the classroom and business world together in a way that allows you to further sharpen your skills. It’s a key reason why employers love hiring our students — they can hit the ground running.

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$62,711 average

starting salary for School of Business Administration majors

99% success rate

after graduation for the School of Business Administration

Your Academic Path: The UD Cybersecurity Management Experience

Double Major

Choose a second or even third major! You can personalize your academic path to support your goals and interests. You may choose more than one business major or even a business major with a complementary non-business major, as long as you meet the specific requirements to enter the major.

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BWISE

To really excel as a business professional, you'll need to gain additional business wisdom outside the classroom. That's where BWISE (Business Wisdom through Intercultural, Service and Experiential Education) comes in.

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Bachelor's Plus Master's Program

With UD's Bachelor's Plus Master's (BPM) program, you can earn your bachelor's degree and a master's degree at an accelerated pace — often completing your master's degree within just one year of earning your bachelor's degree.

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Academic and Career Advising

Want to pursue a double major or a minor? To use your business skills for humanitarian purposes? To gain real-world experience through an internship or cooperative education? Your holistic advisor will help you develop — and complete — your plan.

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Success is a Journey

At the University of Dayton, you'll have a supportive community dedicated to fueling your success. Through guaranteed, real-world experience, you'll build the skills and confidence needed to be workforce ready.

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Cybersecurity Management (BSBA) Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of careers can students pursue with a cybersecurity management degree?

A cybersecurity management degree prepares students for careers that combine business strategy and technology. Graduates commonly pursue roles such as:

  • cybersecurity management consultant
  • information security analyst
  • cyber risk and compliance manager
  • digital forensics specialist
  • IT security project manager
  • information assurance auditor

Do cybersecurity management students learn AI tools?

Yes, students learn the implications of AI use for data security and how to critically assess the potential of AI for cyberdefense and how malicious actors may use this technology in attacks.

What internships and hands-on experiences are available before graduation?

Cybersecurity management students will be required to complete at least one internship or co-op experience prior to graduation. Leading up to securing their internship, students will have the opportunity to engage in experiential learning across UD and the School of Business Administration, including opportunities like CyberFlyers, UDit, case studies, client-based projects and the Center for Cybersecurity and Data Intelligence.

Is cybersecurity management more business-focused or technology-focused?

Cybersecurity management blends business strategy, managerial judgement and technical expertise. Students build a strong foundation in general business through the School of Business Administration's core curriculum while developing managerial, technical and analytical skills through the management information systems coursework. They also gain valuable perspectives from criminal justice, political science and communication, preparing them to address cybersecurity challenges from both a business and organizational perspective. This interdisciplinary approach equips graduates to bridge the gap between business leaders and technical teams.

What companies and industries hire cybersecurity management graduates?

The cybersecurity management major officially launched Fall 2026 and will have more specific graduation outcomes in 2030. Management information systems (MIS) with cybersecurity management minors have earned cybersecurity positions like technology risk assurance and IT and cybersecurity project manager in a variety of industries and segments of the economy.

Will students work on real-world projects with businesses or clients?

The coursework emphasizes project-based learning, case studies and experiential opportunities, including internships, consulting projects and capstone experiences.
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