Curriculum | M.S. Cybersecurity Operations Management

Curriculum Details

30 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED

The online M.S. in Cybersecurity Operations Management degree requires the completion of 10 courses, totaling 30 credit hours. The program can be completed in as little as two years by taking one class every eight weeks, and it will prepare you to take the CompTIA ® Project+ certification exam. No residency is required for this program.

Course abstracts on this page are meant to provide an overview and are subject to change based on term, faculty, and/or institutional requirements. View the official course descriptions as written in the Utica University Academic Catalog and in adherence to regional compliance. Select the appropriate Graduate Catalog from the dropdown.

National Center of Excellence

With cutting-edge programs, Utica University is a nationwide leader in cybersecurity education. We’re proud to be designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Utica University has met the increased demands of this new designation category with its Bachelor’s and Master’s in Cybersecurity programs. The NSA designation goes through academic year 2024.

Core Courses

Credits

CYB 505 Foundations of Computing for Cybersecurity Credit Hours: 3

This course presents the student with foundational concepts, knowledge, and processes in the general discipline of cyber technologies, information technology and information systems as they relate to cybersecurity.

CYB 605 Principles of Cybersecurity Credit Hours: 3

Explore the following foundational concepts and processes for information security in cyberspace: incident response, reporting, containment, and restoration of the information infrastructure.

CYB 667 Critical Incident Command, Response, and All Hazards Credit Hours: 3

Explore command and response issues for management of critical ‘All Hazards’ incidents; field command structure and multi-jurisdictional issues relating to cyber conflict.

Prerequisites: CYB 605, CYB 610, CYB 633, and CYB 673

CYB 668 Organizational Risk Management Frameworks Credit Hours: 3

Examine rules, regulations, and issues related to organizational risk management. You’ll explore risk assessment and management from healthcare, financial, privacy, data breach, and government perspectives.

FCM 633 Networks and Internet Security Credit Hours: 3

You’ll study the key components associated with threats and vulnerabilities to computers and networks. Develop your understanding of distributed systems and how they work, an appreciation for various methods of network and internet security, and the strategies necessary to promote successful business plans and policies. You’ll also become familiar with intersecting legal, ethical, and privacy issues. Course content is linked to the CompTIA ® Security+ certification exam.

BUS 523 Project Accounting and Financial Analysis Credit Hours: 3

This course applies accounting and finance concepts to project management. The basic functions of management include planning, organizing, controlling, and evaluating, the results of operations. Fulfilling these functions requires managers to make a wide variety of decisions, and much of the information that managers must rely on to make these decisions is expressed in accounting and financial terms. This course is designed to increase fluency in understanding, selecting, analyzing, and using accounting and financial information in order to make various types of management decisions.

BUS 553 Project Management Credit Hours: 3

The knowledge and ability to manage complex projects in any industry is a vital skill for today’s business and government leaders. In this course students explore key concepts and principles of effective project management. Students are introduced to the initial stages of project management (defining, initiating, planning, and executing), concepts of project scope and time management, and issues in cost and procurement management using a series of case studies and analytical exercises. Course content is linked to the CompTIA ® Project+ certification exam.

BUS 554 Project Management Leadership Credit Hours: 3

In this course students explore key concepts and principles of effective project management leadership. Students explore the final stages of project management (monitoring and controlling, and closing stages), concepts of human resources and stakeholder management, effective risk and quality management, and approaches to project management leadership using a series of case studies and analytical exercises. Course content is linked to the CompTIA ® Project+ certification exam.

MGT 610 Core Topics in Management Credit Hours: 3

Investigate the various functions and ethical impacts of management within an organization. You’ll examine strategy, research and development, marketing, operations, and the supply chain.

CYB 695 Capstone Project I Credit Hours: 3

This capstone course in cybersecurity is an opportunity for you to master a specialized field of your choice through a focused research project that is consistent with the graduate research proposal guidelines.

Additional Curriculum Requirements

Students who have not completed foundational computer software or networking courses, or who have no practical training and experience in computer software or networking, will be required to take CYB 505 – Foundations of Computing for Cybersecurity (3 credit hours) as a part of the program.

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