MIS 588 Business Foundations in Cybersecurity

This course introduces the student to theory and reading related to several aspects of cybersecurity such as  security attacks, intrusions, threats, security requirements and controls, cryptography and encryption, physical vs. cybersecurity, network security, security-enhancement software and secure protocols and management of security risks.  This is a graduate level course with outcomes that will be assessed at a higher-level of learning.  The additional work of finding a real world problem prior to the development of the solution or synthesis for this problem is the added requirement for MBA/graduate level students. Credits: 3

MIS 590 Intermediate Cybersecurity for Business

This course covers techniques for decision making in the cybersecurity world using intermediate technical knowledge gained from the program including when to develop a Continuity of Operations (COOP) vs. Disaster Recovery Plan, motivations of threat actors and implications in government, manufacturing, healthcare, financial industries and the energy sector. This course is designed to provide intermediate content to support the student’s ability to understand and successfully pass the CompTIA Security+ Exam. This is a graduate level course with outcomes that will be assessed at a higher level of learning.  The additional work of finding a real world problem prior to the development of the solution or synthesis for this problem is the added requirement for MBA/graduate level students. Credits: 3

MIS 515 Data Communications and Networking

This course focuses upon the fundamentals, standards and trends in data communications. Data transmission devices, circuits and types of media are emphasized. Networking concepts, topology and network management are discussed. Credits: 3

MIS 592 Advanced Cybersecurity for Business

This course covers advanced techniques for decision making in the cybersecurity world. This course is designed to provide advanced content to support the student’s ability to understand and successfully pass the CompTIA Security+ Exam. Additionally, students learn leadership in terms of cybersecurity and IT personnel and resources.  This course offers insights in the hiring of cybersecurity and IT personnel and how to determine worth of experience, certifications, etc. This is a graduate level course with outcomes that will be assessed at a higher-level of learning.  The additional work of finding a real world problem prior to the development of the solution or synthesis of this problem is the added requirement for MBA/graduate level students. Credits: 3

Required course topics align with and prepare students to sit for the CompTIA Security+ Exam. However, CompTIA not only recommends competence in these knowledge areas but also two (2) years of experience in IT administration with a security focus.

Expected Salary for Cybersecurity graduates:

• $98,350 per year
• $47.28 per hour

Career paths for Cybersecurity graduates:

• Security Analyst
• Security Engineer
• Security Architect
• Security Administrator
• Security Software Developer
• Cryptographer
• Cryptanalyst
• Security Consultant

Growing Cybersecurity job market:

• Over 35,000 Cybersecurity positions will be created in the next decade
• The industry will grow 32% by 2018. Much faster than average growth

Cybersecurity positions are understaffed:

• 69% of firms say their cybersecurity team is understaffed
• 58% of firms have unfilled (open) cybersecurity positions

Organizations will increase their investment in Cybersecurity:

• 55% of surveyed firms say their cybersecurity budget will increase
• 57% have increased training investments in order to help decrease this cybersecurity skills gap

Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Cybersecurity News State of Cybersecurity Report 2019The Career Services Office provides a comprehensive range of services and resources to assist Shenandoah students in their career search. Services offered include resume and cover letter building, mock interviews, and professional dining etiquette workshops.

Career Services at Shenandoah

Shenandoah University enjoys a strong reputation locally, regionally and nationally. Our graduates are recognized within the business community as knowledgeable, capable, and able to excel in the workplace.

Our programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management and business education. It represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide, and it recognizes that the School of Business offers high-quality business programs. Processes are in place to ensure continuous improvement in the future. Therefore students and alumni can be proud of earning a degree from an institution that has taken its place among other world-wide leaders in business education.