Now accepting applications for summer 2025.
Secure Your Future With a Business Cybersecurity Master’s Degree Online at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Become the business cybersecurity expert the private sector needs (no experience required).
In-Demand
With $10.5 trillion in cybersecurity-related damages expected by the end of 2025, there’s a huge demand for business cybersecurity strategists. Our program equips you with the expertise you need to stand out in the private sector.
Online
Earn your business cybersecurity degree online at your own pace. Thanks to our flexible coursework, you can graduate in as few as two years as a part-time student—or take up to six years, if you need more time.
Inclusive
You don’t need a technical undergraduate degree or GRE/GMAT scores to apply. We’re seeking a diverse group of students eager to complete our specialized information security degree for an in-demand field.
Gain Dual Expertise by Combining an MS Cybersecurity Degree With Business Skills
Cybercrime poses one of the most pressing business threats in the digital era. It caused $3 trillion in losses in 2015; by 2025, it’s expected that cybercrime will cost the global economy $10.5 trillion.1 As more executives shore up their business cybersecurity strategies to ensure their company’s stability, they’ll need qualified professionals who possess a blend of technical and business skills to guide those conversations and decisions.
This Haslam College of Business master’s program lays the principal groundwork of business cybersecurity concepts. Along with sound technical training, we provide graduates with the fluency to comprehend, communicate, and execute business strategies crucial to protecting data and, accordingly, the bottom line. Graduates can expect to enter a lucrative industry with over 3.4 million emerging jobs and a median salary of $120,000, ensuring a rewarding career trajectory.
Together, we can give the global economy the leadership it so desperately needs.
At a Glance
30
Credits
10
Courses
2
Years to complete2
“Cyber resilience equals business resilience.”
Julie Sweet
Chief Executive Officer, Accenture
Big Orange Means Big Ideas
A Community of Doers
To us, taking action is second nature—not a second thought. We’re entering the field of business cybersecurity at its inception because we’re committed to innovating and advancing the frontier of learning.
Guided by Research
For over 200 years, UT Knoxville has improved the vitality of communities around the world through our research and discovery. The faculty behind the online MSBC are no exception. All are active researchers or practicing professionals in their fields.
Yellow Ribbon Certified
Haslam College of Business proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program for eligible veterans enrolling in our online MS in business cybersecurity. You kept our country safe, now we can help you keep our businesses secure.
Key Dates
Frequently Asked Questions
We do not require a technical background to apply.
Students from all academic and professional backgrounds will be considered for admission. While this is not a technical degree, applicants should have a basic interest in understanding cybersecurity foundations and their business applications.
As a part-time student, you can complete the degree in as few as two years. However, the program is designed to be flexible, allowing you to take courses at your own pace and earn the degree over a span of up to six years.
Online MSBC graduates will be prepared to plan and communicate a synthesized business and cybersecurity strategy. Given that business cybersecurity is an emerging field, the following list of potential career paths is by no means comprehensive or limiting:
- Business cybersecurity analysis
- Cybersecurity consulting
- Business cybersecurity risk mitigation
- Cybersecurity auditing
Are You Ready to Bridge the Gap Between Cybersecurity and Business?
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- 2 Assuming regular pace of part-time study. Students may take up to six years if needed.