Online MBA + Cyber Emphasis
A partnership between the College of Business and Economics and the top-ranked College of Engineering’s cyber operations and resilience program.
Cyber operations within the Online MBA is designed for professionals who want to move into leadership roles in cybersecurity. The focus is on understanding risk, guiding strategy and making informed decisions rather than performing hands-on technical work. Coursework prepares you to lead teams, work with vendors and clearly explain cybersecurity priorities at the organizational level.
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Next Application Deadline: April 20
Admission to Boise State Online is offered every seven weeks throughout the fall, spring and summer semesters. While the current application deadline has passed, you can still apply for an upcoming session.
Boise State University’s Online MBA is delivered in a convenient, 100% online format featuring seven-week courses and six start dates a year. Our flexible schedule allows you to start when you’re ready and makes it easy for you to pause when you need it. Get started right away and earn your degree while you continue working.
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Explore our Online MBA + Cyber Emphasis
The cyber operations path builds business and leadership skills for overseeing cybersecurity efforts across an organization. Learning in this program centers around governance, risk and decision-making rather than technical execution. Coursework will prepare you to communicate cyber risk clearly and guide strategy at the leadership level. The National Security Agency has awarded Boise State University with a designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense through 2027.
In this Online MBA + cyber emphasis, you will:
- Gain foundational knowledge in systems thinking, lateral thinking and resilience thinking as they relate to cybersecurity.
- Experiment with platforms, open-source tools and techniques to assess and respond to cyber threats.
- Design resilient systems and networks to anticipate, withstand and recover from cyber-attacks.
- Learn to confidently lead a team with cross-disciplinary business skills and foster innovative problem-solving.
Online MBA Program Highlights
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- Seven-week classes
- Six start dates per year
- 100% online
- $33,165 tuition with scholarship
- $36,840 tuition without scholarship
- 49 credits
- Graduate in as few as 12 months
“I went back to school for my MBA to give me more direction and foundation. I am really interested in cyber operations. I love our current IT department and the way everything runs, like operations in the software area makes sense to me. I’m trying to be smarter this time around.”
Maximize Your Online MBA Investment with Scholarship Opportunities
Boise State University is committed to making its Online MBA accessible and affordable. With 91% of students receiving a scholarship, we provide financial support so you can focus on your education, not the cost.
All scholarships offer the same discount — 10% off tuition, saving students about $3,600. The 10% discount is applied incrementally to each course a student enrolls in; it cannot be applied all at once. Discounts and scholarships may not be combined.
Program Overview
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of the Online Master of Business Administration + Cyber Emphasis at Boise State, you can apply what you learn to leadership roles that involve managing cybersecurity programs, guiding policy and supporting organizational resilience. The focus prepares you to advance into management, governance and strategic oversight roles.
Possible Careers:
- Cybersecurity Director
- Information Security Director
- Compliance Director
- IT Project Manager
- Senior Project Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this emphasis for?
This path fits professionals with an information technology or technical background who want to move into leadership roles. It also supports those responsible for managing vendors, overseeing security programs or contributing to executive-level decisions related to cyber risk.
Do I need advanced technical skills to succeed in this path?
No. The focus is on leadership, strategy and risk management rather than hands-on technical work.
How does this emphasis support leadership development?
Coursework builds skills in decision-making, communication and managing complex programs, helping professionals lead cybersecurity efforts at an organizational level.
Nationally Ranked
Boise State’s Online MBA ranks among the top in the nation from the U.S. News and World Report. Rankings are determined by excellence in performance in areas like faculty credentials and training, services and technologies, engagement and student excellence.
U.S. News and World Report Rankings
- No. 59 Best Online MBA Programs (top 15%)
- No. 42 Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans
AACSB Accredited
Boise State’s College of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), putting them in the top tier of business schools worldwide. Only 6% of business institutions in 56 territories and countries have earned AACSB accreditation.
AACSB accreditation assures you that our program meets rigorous criteria and standards for excellence in education across three main themes: engagement, innovation and impact.
Student Satisfaction
Boise State Online MBA students and graduates report satisfaction and success with the program:
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Guide cyber strategy with confidence
Strengthen your ability to manage cyber risk, lead teams and support strategic decisions across your organization.
Authorization
Boise State maintains authorization to offer online programs in Idaho and beyond. Detailed information about state authorization is available on the eCampus Center website.