Master of Business Administration - Cybersecurity Management Concentration (BA CSM MBA)
39 Credits
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - CYBERSECURITY MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION • 39 CREDITS • BA CSM MBA
Cybersecurity is an essential component of a business. The Cybersecurity concentration focuses on the planning, risk management, legal and ethical challenges, and business continuity aspects of a cyber security strategy used to defend a business from cyber threats. The concentration prepares individuals with techniques used to protect information infrastructure and assets, the role of people, processes, and technology in protecting information infrastructure, and strategies to ensure business continuity or resumption in the face of a natural disaster or cyberattack. The Cybersecurity concentration is delivered jointly by the College of Technology in partnership with the Maine College of Business.
MBA CURRICULUM
Davenport University’s 39 credit MBA program is designed for those early in their business careers and entrepreneurial endeavors, and those mid to senior-level managers looking to sharpen their professional skills. The student will complete a set of core requirements prior to proceeding to concentration courses.
Any exceptions or variations must be approved by the MBA/MM exceptions committee.
Foundations of Business Requirements
All students admitted into any Davenport University MBA program are expected to have the necessary business foundations prior to entering the 600-level courses. If a student does not provide satisfactory evidence of the Foundational Knowledge, they will need to complete any or all of the following. These courses are not included in the credits required for degree completion.
Any exceptions or variations must be approved by the MBA/MM exceptions committee.
- ACCT 510 - Fundamentals of Accounting Principles and Concepts 3 Credits
- BUSN 520 - Management and Marketing 3 Credits
- FINC 510 - Foundations of Financial Management 3 Credits
- STAT 500 - Statistics for Business 3 Credits
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Core Courses |
24 Credits | |
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| ACCT640 | Most of the information required to plan and control business operations, and the data required to create and sustain a competitive advantage, come from the accounting system and the reports that are generated. This course analyzes the management structure and process in which this information is generated, the construction and application of managerial accounting data, cost behavior and cost assignment. Students will also examine product cost within activity based costing, job order costing, and process costing. Controlling cost through the use of standard cost system and budgeting are explored. In addition, this course covers business decision-making using relevant information from activity costing, variable/fixed analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, quality costing, and productivity analysis. Students will analyze and evaluate managerial accounting functions and decision cases in light of managing a business, making financing decisions, and generating growth and income within the | |
| ECON625 | This course is an exploration of microeconomic theory and practices, which explain real-world behavior in a firm and society. A practical, problem-solving approach to decision-making is used to learn how economic concepts serve as the basis for many challenges and decisions that confront today’s managers. Topics to be covered include an overview of supply and demand, forecasting demand, production and cost analysis, statistical analysis of economic relationships, market structure and organization, the role of government in a market economy, pricing a firm’s output, risk analysis, and capital budgeting. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): STAT500 | |
| FINC620 | This course focuses on the application of financial theory and concepts for management decision making with emphasis on the practical aspects of finance. Students learn how to analyze a company’s financial information and practice financial planning. Students evaluate the capital investment process, the corporate restructuring process, as well as bankruptcy analysis. In addition, students explore the financial decision-making process relating to working capital management and international finance. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): FINC510 | |
| LEGL710 | This application centered class explores business ethics as well as the legal environment of business in a number of contexts. Students will learn to apply employment laws and regulations to human resource decision making. The course will also relate the areas of contract and tort law to common business scenarios. The relationship between agency law and the fiduciary duties of corporate leaders will also be identified. The emphasis of the course will be on applying knowledge of various areas of law and ethics to strategic business decision making. Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. | |
| MGMT653 | This course is designed to provide new ways of thinking about leadership philosophies and strategies to influence the behaviors of individuals and groups in organizations. Students begin with an exploration of the nature of effective leadership and leadership theories. Understanding power, creating change, developing teams, and guiding group decisions are examined in the context of the roles of a leader. Students learn how to recognize leadership traits and approaches so they can develop their own leadership style. Case studies involving real-world situations that confront leaders are used so that students can formulate strategies to improve the performance of followers through effective leadership. A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): BUSN520 | |
| MGMT757 | This course is the study of how external influences and internal capabilities affect organizational strategies, tactics, and execution. This course covers topics surrounding supply chain management, process design, capacity planning and scheduling, inventory control, statistical process control, and quality assurance. Additionally, operations management's role in organizational performance is explored. Students will examine organizational challenges and opportunities in order to formulate strategies that sustain competitive advantage. In this course, students learn to apply the concepts by conducting a supply management simulation. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ACCT640, BUSN688, ECON625, and FINC620 | |
| MKTG610 | This course focuses on marketing strategies and tactics, which are the tools that managers use to increase sales and profits of products and services. Identifying and employing the most effective strategies are critical to the success of any firm. In this course, students explore market segmentation, product, price, distribution, promotion, international, and strategic marketing strategies and tactics. Case studies are used to provide an opportunity to conduct situation analysis, identify SWOTs (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats), and recommend appropriate strategies and tactics that will attract, satisfy, and retain customers. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): BUSN520 | |
| DATA610 | Essentials of big data and data analytics are introduced and include descriptive, predictive and prescriptive statistics, regression analysis, optimization techniques and data visualization. The instructional approach in this course focuses on application-based reinforcement of concepts to include the use of simulations. A key component of instruction is an emphasis on analytical report writing and other ways to effectively present data analytic results. Techniques examined emphasize applicability in multiple organizational sectors to include business, finance, human resources, healthcare, manufacturing, sport management, social services, education, non-profit, and government entities. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. |
Concentration Courses |
12 Credits | |
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| IAAS600 | This course is a comprehensive study of the techniques used to protect information infrastructure and assets, with a primary focus on the Defense In Depth model that emphasizes the role of people, process and technology. Topics include security problems in computing, networks and distributed systems, and the criticality of the CIA triad; confidentiality, integrity and availability of technology-based resources. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Required undergraduate or 500+ level prerequisite courses | |
| IAAS660 | This course covers the practices used in managing information systems and organizational change projects. Topics include protection of information infrastructure and assets utilizing a Defense In Depth model that emphasizes the role of people, process, and technology. Vulnerabilities and risks, computer crime, law, disaster recovery, contingency planning, physical security, operational security, and information security will be covered. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS581 or IAAS600 | |
| IAAS667 | This course provides students with real-world ethical issues facing public and private institutions involving privacy, data integrity, authentication, and internal malicious activity. Professional decision-making requires a thorough understanding and respect for intellectual property, corporate governance, and legal restrictions and regulations. This class will give students the framework to make legal, ethical decisions in their careers. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS600 | |
| IAAS738 |
Capstone |
3 Credits | |
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| CAPS794 | This course provides the summative and integrative experience that serves as the capstone of the MBA program. Conducted in the form of an interactive business simulation, the student applies their knowledge of business principles and practices as they analyze conditions, develop appropriate strategies and make implementation decisions. In addition, comprehensive case studies are used to apply the strategic management process to a variety of business settings. Finally, this course serves as the student’s final assessment of overall program learning. A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. A grade of B or better must be earned to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): This class must be taken as the last class in the MBA program |