Bachelor of Science inCybersecurity Management

Graduates are also well-prepared to pursue graduate studies in cybersecurity, computer engineering, law enforcement, and other related fields. Rivier University’s Career Development Center is committed to helping students on their path to become leaders in our global society.

Advance technological innovation and security solutions.THE RIVIER UNIVERSITY ADVANTAGERivier’s Cybersecurity Management program provides you with a broad background and knowledge base in cybersecurity, computer science, business management, and homeland and international security. You will develop strong analytical and critical thinking skills, become an effective communicator and creative problem solver, learning in small classes taught by dedicated professionals and researchers in these fields.

At Rivier, academic excellence is offered and great achievement is expected. You will transform yourself through engaging classroom interaction, powerful study abroad experiences, challenging internships, and life-changing community service. Our mission—transforming hearts and minds to serve the world— ensures that you will find a rich global experience in our vibrant campus community. Faculty members bring real-world experience to their classrooms and are dedicated to the success of every student.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMThe interdisciplinary nature of this program provides a range of theoretical and practical knowledge. A focus on professional, hands-on experiences expands that knowledge. Students develop multicultural competencies to better understand the opportunities and risks within the cyber domain, and to comprehend the security implications of a globalized economy.

Program majors learn to defend against, respond to, and recover from data breaches and cyberattacks. Employing their creative problem-solving and practical skills, graduates are prepared to work on technology innovation teams exploring problems in wide array of industries, identifying opportunities, and developing strategies to deliver solutions.

ACCESS THE WORLD Internships, study abroad, and co-curricular opportunitiesThe Cybersecurity Management major requires one internship and encourages students to participate in others. Students apply what they’ve learned to real-world challenges, building their confidence as well as their resumes, and develop skills that can be directly applied in the workplace.

Students have the opportunity to become members of the Gaming League, Division of Business Student Association (DOBSA), and the Model United Nations Team. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in various study abroad opportunities ranging from faculty-led, weeklong study tours to entire semesters spent at a university abroad.

CAREERSGraduates are prepared for jobs as data security professionals and technology innovators. Cybersecurity Management majors can pursue the following positions, in addition to many others:

• Cyber Incident Responders• Ethical Hackers• Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)• Network Security Specialists

• Vulnerability Assessors• Information Security Analysts• Electronic Forensics Investigators

MAJOR REQUIREMENTSBUSINESS COURSESBUS 175 - Principles of Management BUS 180 - Business Communications BUS 220 - Financial Accounting BUS 226 - Principles of Project Management BUS 302 - Organizational Behavior BUS 341 - Information Systems Analysis BUS 351 - Applied Statistics

COMPUTER SCIENCE REQUIREMENTSCS 245 - Computer Organization CS 301 - Computer Science FundamentalsCS 308 - Computer Networks CS 335 - Database Management Systems CS 448 - Computer Security

CYBERSECURITY REQUIREMENTSCYM 171 - Introduction to Cybersecurity CYM 250 - Cybersecurity Law and Ethics CYM 310 - Ethical Hacking and System Defense CYM 410 - Cybersecurity Risk Assessment CYM 450 - Cybersecurity Management Competition CYM 479 - Senior Capstone Seminar CYM 495 - Internship

HOMELAND/INTERNATIONAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTSHLS 231 - Critical Infrastructure Protection HLS 320 - Strategic Intelligence HLS 491 - Post Disaster Response and Recovery

GENERAL ELECTIVE COURSESStudents complete 12 credits/four 3-credit courses.

A minor in Cybersecurity Management is also available.

ACADEMIC ACCREDITATIONNew England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

FACULTYAmir Toosi, D.B.A. Dean, Division of BusinessAssistant Professor of Business AdministrationD.B.A., Argosy UniversityMBA, Heidelberg UniversityB.S., Eastern Illinois University

Russell Norris, M.S., MEPAssistant Professor of Homeland and International SecurityDirector of Security ProgramsMEP, Department of Homeland Security M.S., U.S. Air University, Maxwell AFBB.A., University of South Carolina

Mark W. Meehan, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Business AdministrationPh.D., University of South CarolinaM.Ed., Columbia International UniversityB.S., University of South CarolinaAdditional study, Dougauht Institute, Tetouan, MoroccoAdditional study, George Fox University

David Pitts, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of Computer SciencePh.D., Georgia Institute of TechnologyM.S., Georgia Institute of TechnologyB.S., Georgia Institute of Technology

Vladimir Riabov, Ph.D.Professor and Dept. Coordinator, Mathematics & Computer ScienceDirector of Computer Science ProgramsPh.D., M.S., Moscow Institute of Physics & TechnologyM.S., Southern New Hampshire University

Karen Spohn, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Business AdministrationPh.D., M.S., B.S., University of Delaware

Kevin T. Wayne, D.B.A.Associate Professor of Business AdministrationD.B.A., Nova Southeastern UniversityMBA, Southern New Hampshire UniversityB.S., University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Rivier University’s core curriculum called Journeys of Transformation offers opportunities for service learning, servant leadership, civic engagement, or community service supporting the intellectual growth of students and enhancing student leadership. The core is aligned with the essential learning outcomes of the American Association of College & Universities, which provide Rivier graduates with the strong intellectual and practical skills that are in demand in the workplace.

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