B.B.A. in Cybersecurity Operations Management

The online B.B.A. in Cybersecurity Operations Management degree program was developed by industry experts to help you advance your career in a growing field. When you complete the program, you’ll be fully equipped for professional success.

Career Outlook: A Growing Demand for Cybersecurity Leaders

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for cybersecurity professionals with management expertise is on the rise. About 356,700 openings in the computer and information technology field are expected each year between now and 2033⁴. Meanwhile, there’s a 17% gap in the number of workers needed to fill cybersecurity jobs across the U.S., with more than 457,000 total job openings in 2025.² Gain the skills to achieve success in these roles, plus many more in-demand positions with the online bachelor’s in Cybersecurity Operations Management degree.

► $95,958
Average annual salary for IT Project Managers¹

► 33%
Projected job growth for Information Security Analysts by 2033³

► $124,910
Median annual salary for Information Security Analysts³

Examples of Career Opportunities

IT Project Manager

$89,251/year

As an IT project manager¹, you would be responsible for supervising members of an IT team and ensuring all procedures are followed carefully and correctly. Your role would involve addressing the IT needs of a company and developing projects to achieve technology and cybersecurity goals.

Additional roles for graduates of the B.B.A. in Cybersecurity Operations Management program:

Junior Systems Administrator
IT Database Administrator
Cybersecurity Consultant
Chief Information Officer Assistant

Continue Your Undergraduate Education

This online degree is also a completer program, which means that students may transfer credits into an undergraduate program at Utica University. Students may also complete all 120 credits at Utica University as a full, undergraduate degree. Candidates for the baccalaureate degree must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of study at Utica University. A maximum of 90-98 credits may be transferred from four-year institutions, and 60-64 from two-year institutions, depending on one’s academic major. Transfer students who matriculate with 60 or more credits need to declare a major upon entering Utica University.

Defend Your Company Against Cyber Attacks with Expert Technical and Management Skills

Businesses in every industry require cybersecurity measures to protect company and customer information. As technology advances, the need for cybersecurity leaders who understand the operational and strategic implications of the field continues to grow. Take the next step towards a leadership career in this dynamic industry with the online B.B.A. in Cybersecurity Operations Management degree program from Utica University.

Sources:

1. Payscale.com. (n.d.). Average Project Manager, Information Technology (IT) Salary. Retrieved on May 7, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Project_Manager%2C_Information_Technology_(IT)/Salary
2. CyberSeek (n.d.). Cybersecurity Supply/Demand Heat Map. Retrieved May 7,2025, from https://www.cyberseek.org/heatmap.html.
3. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. Information Security Analysts. Retrieved on May 7, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm
4. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. Computer and Information Technology Occupations. Retrieved on May 7, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm

Frequently Asked Questions

Advancing your life and career with an online degree comes with lots of questions, and we want to ensure your search for answers is effortless.

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The average completion time for the online B.B.A. in Cybersecurity Operations Management degree is 2-4 years.

Tuition for the online B.B.A. in Cybersecurity Operations Management degree costs $475 per credit. There are 120 total credits in this program.

Utica University (formerly Utica College) and its programs are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

The application process for the online B.B.A. in Cybersecurity Operations Management can be completed online. Get started by submitting your application.

Admission requirements for the online B.B.A. in Cybersecurity Operations Management program include the following:

Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for transfer credit, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for high school courses.
Provide one letter of recommendation from a professional reference.
Submit a resume and personal statement.

Learn more about admission requirements for this program.

The online B.B.A. in Cybersecurity Operations Management degree consists of 41 courses, totaling 120 credit hours. Learn more about the curriculum for this program below.

Faculty: Career-Ready Skills from Seasoned Professionals

Get to know our faculty of cybersecurity and leadership professionals as they share their perspectives and expertise. Their industry-tested insights can help you succeed as you learn to apply expert management skills to the fast-growing field of cybersecurity.

Ismael “Ish” Morales, M.S.
Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

Ismael “Ish” Morales joined the full-time faculty of Utica University in 2019 as an Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity and teaches at the undergraduate and graduate levels. His experience in multiple domains encompasses software engineering, DoD geo-spatial information systems, legal/news and business, automotive industrial engineering, DoD logistics, and DoD cybersecurity research and development. His activities in support of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, the NSA, the U.S. Army Intelligence Command, the Air Force Research Lab, and the Department of Defense included software development, kernel programming, cybersecurity R&D, and technical management in classified and unclassified domains. He served as the principal security assessor for multiple DOD agencies and commercial businesses for information assurance certification and accreditation. Hobbies include coaching and playing soccer, and long-distance running.

Honors and Distinctions

B.S. in Computer Science from Bowling Green State University (2000)
M.S. in Information Assurance from Syracuse University (2011)
Currently pursuing a Technology & Innovation Management in Data Science Ph.D. from Northcentral University
Cyber Club Faculty Advisor

His certifications include:

ISC2 Certified Information Systems Professional (CISSP)
ISC2 Certified Authorization Provider (CAP)
Professional Scrum Master
IACRB SCADA Architect
ITL IT Service Management

Abdulbast “Abe” Abushgra, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

Abdulbast “Abe” Abushgra, Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity, earned his bachelor’s degree in architecture engineering from the University of Nasr, his master’s in engineering management from the University of Tripoli, his master’s in urban planning from El-Mergib University, and his doctoral degree in computer science and engineering from the University of Bridgeport. Abe’s research interests include quantum cryptography, information security, and cybersecurity. His hobbies include reading, sports, and coding.

Honors and Distinctions

B.S. in Architecture Engineering, University of Nasr
M.S. in Engineering Management, University of Tripoli
M.S. in Urban Planning from El-Mergib University
Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Bridgeport

Curriculum

The online bachelor’s in Cybersecurity Operations Management degree program consists of 120 total credits. As a student, you’ll complete a selection of core business courses along with core cybersecurity operations management courses, each of which are taught by expert faculty with extensive real-world experience in their fields. With their support, you’ll build career-ready skills for strategic management, computer network investigations, cyber operations, system vulnerability analysis, and more.

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Apply: Admission Requirements

To apply for the online B.B.A. in Cybersecurity Operations Management degree program, you’ll need the following:

Completed application
$40 Application Fee
Minimum 2.5 for any College transfer credit / Minimum 3.0 for high school transcripts
Official final high school transcripts (with graduation date) are required for all undergraduate students.
If you are entering with an associate degree or transferring a minimum of 57 credits from a four-year college, your general educational requirements are considered complete.
Personal Statement: A brief essay that outlines your qualifications, skills, work experience, and reasons for pursuing this profession.
Letter of recommendation from faculty members or professional colleagues.
Résumé: A detailed work history that highlights any experience that may be relevant to this program.

Transfer Credit

Students can transfer up to 60 credits from a 2-year institution and up to 90 credits from a 4-year institution to the online B.B.A. in Cybersecurity Operations Management degree program. Transfer credit is awarded for courses taken at a regionally accredited college that are equivalent to those taught at Utica University and in which you’ve received a grade of “C” or better. The last 30 credit hours in the bachelor’s program must be earned at Utica University. Note that we require official transcripts from all colleges you’ve attended, as well as a transcript showing degree awarded.

Shortly after you receive your letter of admission, you will receive an evaluation of your transfer credits from the Registrar’s Office. If you want to review possible credit transfer eligibility ahead of time, use the Transfer Evaluation System.

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Tuition and Financial Aid

This 120-credit bachelor of business administration degree program costs $475 per credit hour. Utica University is dedicated to making an advanced education accessible and affordable. Learn more about tuition and financial aid for online programs.

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