University of Fredericton Launches Cybersecurity MBA and Executive MBA Programs
FREDERICTON – The University of Fredericton’s Cybersecurity Leadership specialty stream will be available for those interested in working in leadership roles.
Cybersecurity jobs continue to become more and more in need and the program, run entirely online, will aim to fill a gap in leadership roles through its MBA and Executive MBA programs.
“UFred recognizes that our graduates will greatly benefit from a solid understanding of business operations and how cybersecurity can impact their business,” said Dr. Sheri McKillop, Vice President of Academics at UFred in a statement. “By completing an MBA with a specialty stream in Cybersecurity Leadership, graduates will be able to make business decisions that mitigate risks and protect their organization.”
The specialty stream will be offered with CYBERPRO Global, which provides cybersecurity and information security training programs globally.
“Organizations capitalize on implementing the appropriate cybersecurity strategies to ensure their data will be safeguarded,” said Yaniv Shahar, CEO of CYMPIRE, a leading provider of innovative solutions to build professional competency within cybersecurity teams.
“A business manager or executive with a thorough understanding of its dynamics will be able to lead their teams towards increased productivity, cost and time effectiveness, asset protection and increased stakeholder confidence.”
The program’s goal is to provide cybersecurity-specific education and skills while also providing managerial skills required specifically to the cybersecurity industry.
The MBA and EMBA programs are run entirely online and will provide students with essential cybersecurity language in order to effectively communicate and assess and make decisions based on cyber risk. Furthermore, it will provide students with the ability to effectively participate in professional discussions related to cybersecurity.
“We applaud UFred’s development of a Cybersecurity Leadership stream that will empower business executives to understand how cybersecurity is woven into the fabric of business operations,” said Tyson Johnson, CEO of CyberNB. “Cybersecurity and the risks presented in a digital economy need to be studied, understood and operationalized by the business leaders of tomorrow.”
The program promises practical hands-on training with the use of instructional labs and technologies. It consists of three courses, each taking 7 weeks to complete: Cybersecurity Awareness for Managers, Cyber Risk Management, and Social Engineering. They can be completed as part of the MBA and EMBA programs.
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