Executive MBA in

Governance, Risk, And Compliance

The PECB University Executive MBA in Cybersecurity prepares candidates to manage information security challenges technically and strategically whilst focusing the attention on the business aspect. Candidates of the program develop their technical skills on computer systems and gain knowledge on business management, as such gaining the necessary competencies to draw inferences between information security and business risks.

Course details

  • Course overview
  • Course duration
  • Course requirements

Course Overview

 

Program Description

 

The PECB University Executive MBA in Cybersecurity prepares candidates to manage information security challenges technically and strategically whilst focusing the attention on the business aspect. Candidates of the program develop their technical skills on computer systems and gain knowledge on business management, as such gaining the necessary competencies to draw inferences between information security and business risks.

Possessing both technical and leadership skills, the candidates are well-prepared to approach the implementation of security solutions in an organization. The ‘Specialization’ and ‘Elective’ courses offered in this Executive MBA program equip candidates with the required expertise to detect threats, assess risks, choose sound risk management practices, and create innovative methods to make the organization more resistant to threats and disruptions. On the other hand, ‘Business Management’ and ‘Strategic Alignment’ courses are carefully developed and designed to offer a dynamic approach and practical insights on how to lead teams and organizations, blending eLearning study methods, group discussions, solving case studies and simulations from Harvard Business Publishing Education, and capitalizing this knowledge in the Capstone Project.

Graduates of the program are capable to detect and approach security threats, conduct an information systems audit, and develop sound risk practices that allow the organization to continue its operations during a threat presence. The program is designed for candidates seeking managerial or executive positions in information security area.

Program Learning Outcomes

 
  • Demonstrate how to create a risk management policy in an organization and explain how to enforce compliance.
  • Develop strong and valuable relationships with regulators.
  • Conduct a gap analysis for comparison of various systems and develop a risk management plan for an organization.
  • Increase the confidence of third parties in the organization’s capacity to achieve sustained success.
  • Implement relevant strategies and risk detection methods for identifying potential risks on time and develop a mitigation plan.
  • Quickly and effectively address compliance concerns
  • Analyze the organizational existing strategies for risk planning and monitoring, and perform the necessary improvements.
  • Acquire the necessary knowledge to evaluate, direct and monitor the use of IT in an organization.
  • Build customer trust and loyalty.

The ISO/IEC 27032 Foundation training course presents the fundamental cybersecurity concepts and principles based on ISO/IEC 27032 and NIST cybersecurity framework.

12 to 36
months

Duration

Distance and
In-Class Learning

Instruction Method

National and
International Students

Availability

English

Language

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and at least two years of relevant professional experience; or at least eight years of relevant professional experience.

Prerequisites

Course Requirements (48credits)

Business Management (12 credits)

Subjects

Credits

Specializations (12 credits)

Subjects

Credits

Electives (select 4 courses for 12 credits)

Subjects

Credits

Stratagic Alignment (12 credits)

Subjects

Credits

Course Requirements (48credits)

Business Management (12 credits)

Subjects

Credits

Specializations (12 credits)

Subjects

Credits

Electives (select 4 courses for 12 credits)

Subjects

Credits

Stratagic Alignment (12 credits)

Subjects

Credits

  • Course overview
  • Course duration
  • Course requirements

Course Overview

 

Program Description

 

The PECB University Executive MBA in Cybersecurity prepares candidates to manage information security challenges technically and strategically whilst focusing the attention on the business aspect. Candidates of the program develop their technical skills on computer systems and gain knowledge on business management, as such gaining the necessary competencies to draw inferences between information security and business risks.

Possessing both technical and leadership skills, the candidates are well-prepared to approach the implementation of security solutions in an organization. The ‘Specialization’ and ‘Elective’ courses offered in this Executive MBA program equip candidates with the required expertise to detect threats, assess risks, choose sound risk management practices, and create innovative methods to make the organization more resistant to threats and disruptions. On the other hand, ‘Business Management’ and ‘Strategic Alignment’ courses are carefully developed and designed to offer a dynamic approach and practical insights on how to lead teams and organizations, blending eLearning study methods, group discussions, solving case studies and simulations from Harvard Business Publishing Education, and capitalizing this knowledge in the Capstone Project.

Graduates of the program are capable to detect and approach security threats, conduct an information systems audit, and develop sound risk practices that allow the organization to continue its operations during a threat presence. The program is designed for candidates seeking managerial or executive positions in information security area.

Program Learning Outcomes

 
  • Demonstrate how to create a risk management policy in an organization and explain how to enforce compliance.
  • Develop strong and valuable relationships with regulators.
  • Conduct a gap analysis for comparison of various systems and develop a risk management plan for an organization.
  • Increase the confidence of third parties in the organization’s capacity to achieve sustained success.
  • Implement relevant strategies and risk detection methods for identifying potential risks on time and develop a mitigation plan.
  • Quickly and effectively address compliance concerns
  • Analyze the organizational existing strategies for risk planning and monitoring, and perform the necessary improvements.
  • Acquire the necessary knowledge to evaluate, direct and monitor the use of IT in an organization.
  • Build customer trust and loyalty.

The ISO/IEC 27032 Foundation training course presents the fundamental cybersecurity concepts and principles based on ISO/IEC 27032 and NIST cybersecurity framework.

12 to 36
months

Duration

Distance and
In-Class Learning

Instruction Method

National and
International Students

Availability

English

Language

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and at least two years of relevant professional experience; or at least eight years of relevant professional experience.

Prerequisites

Course Requirements (48credits)

Business Management (12 credits)

Subjects

Credits

Specializations (12 credits)

Subjects

Credits

Electives (select 4 courses for 12 credits)

Subjects

Credits

Stratagic Alignment (12 credits)

Subjects

Credits

Course Requirements (48credits)

Business Management (12 credits)

Subjects

Credits

Specializations (12 credits)

Subjects

Credits

Electives (select 4 courses for 12 credits)

Subjects

Credits

Stratagic Alignment (12 credits)

Subjects

Credits

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