The MBA in Cyber Security is one of the specialisations in our Master of Business Administration programme offered at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences to full-time and part time students, with a 'tech' background, from the Netherlands and around the World. This programme is fully taught in English and will intorduce students to the job market and prospective employers.

This specialisation is aimed at exposing students to this fast-growing and exciting immersion into the world of Cyber Security, while emphasising the role digital risks and security plays in business operations. The curriculum is devised to equip students with the skills, knowledge and experience to manage the security complexities of an digitally-driven business world and to improve business process efficiency and effectiveness.

With an MBA in Cyber Security, you will lead teams to the frontlines of technological development, all while keeping track of profitability and economic sustainability. In shaping tomorrow’s businesses. The course is built around theory as well as tools and techniques to solve concrete with varied constraints or voluminous data. Through case studies, guest lectures, and group projects, you’ll be immersed in a world which will help you to upgrade your competencies and skills In this area.

We welcome students with an academic background in science and technology and a minimum of 3-years' professional work experience to apply for this programme. Having a background in business or management is not a prerequisite for admission. This programme is modular in nature, with the first semester designed to equip you with the foundations in management, providing the tools you require to specialise further in the MBA in Cyber Security programme.

Course structure:

The Wittenborg MBA is delivered in a block format, with 2 modules being covered every 6 weeks. The classes are inter-disciplinary - you study shared modules in semester 1 with MBA students from different business specialisations. Due to the rolling entry (6 times a year) groups are dynamic, extremely international and diverse.

The modules are delivered intensively over consecutive days in the so-called 'block format', which means that each module has 6 days of teaching split into two blocks of 3 days. Teaching methods include group work, case studies, presentations, and live projects. The course is delivered through a variety of approaches including lectures, presentations, tutorials and case studies, with an emphasis on interactive learning. Each module is taught by two lecturers, often a full time Wittenborg lecturer and a quest lecturer from a partner university. Modules include regular guest speakers from industry.

Career Prospects:

An MBA graduate specializing in Cyber Security can leverage their dual understanding of business strategy and information security to pursue a wide variety of roles within organizations. As virtually all businesses today are increasingly dependent on digital processes, cybersecurity is a critical concern across industries.

Here are some of the career prospects:

1. Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): This is a senior-level role responsible for establishing and maintaining the enterprise vision, strategy, and program to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected.
2. Information Security Manager: This role oversees the company's information security program, including managing staff and budgets, establishing security policies and standards, and working with other managers to ensure security is integrated into all projects and processes.
3. Cybersecurity Consultant: Consultants provide expert guidance to organizations that need help protecting their data and digital assets. This could involve assessing current security measures, recommending solutions, and helping to implement and manage security technologies.
4. Risk and Compliance Manager: This role involves overseeing the company's compliance with security standards, laws, and regulations. This could involve conducting audits, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and working with other teams to ensure compliance.
5. Business Continuity Planner: This role involves planning for potential threats and disruptions to business operations. This includes identifying potential risks, from cyberattacks to natural disasters, and developing plans to minimize the impact of such events.
6. Cybersecurity Sales and Marketing: If you have a knack for business development, you can work in sales and marketing roles for cybersecurity products and services. In this role, you would leverage your cybersecurity knowledge to effectively communicate the value proposition of these products or services.
7. Cybersecurity Product Manager: You could work as a product manager, overseeing the development of new cybersecurity products. This would involve coordinating with technical teams, understanding market needs, and guiding the product development process.

An MBA focusing on cybersecurity can also provide a stepping stone to broader roles in IT management or strategic roles in technology-focused companies.

Moreover, given the increasing importance of cybersecurity across industries, this specialization can provide a significant advantage for a variety of other roles, from general management to consulting to entrepreneurship.