Rivier University
420 S Main St, Nashua, NH 03060, United States

Rivier University is a private Catholic university in Nashua, New Hampshire. Rivier is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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Master of Business Administration in Cybersecurity Leadership

Program Details

  • Next Start Date:  May 13, 2024
  • Format: On-campus with some online and weekend class meetings
  • Est. Program Length:  1 – 2 years
  • Credit Hours:  36
  • Course Length:  7 weeks
  • Cost Per Credit:  $664

Multiple term starts and competitive tuition rates are all designed to help you start, and finish, faster.

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Why Study Cybersecurity Leadership at Rivier?

Our MBA in Cybersecurity Leadership is a comprehensive program that combines traditional business education with elements from the fields of computer science, cybersecurity, and psychology. The program is designed to prepare graduates to lead and manage cybersecurity initiatives within modern organizations while addressing the evolving challenges in the digital landscape.

Classes are led by industry-experienced faculty, who prepare students professionally by integrating core business concepts with advanced cybersecurity principles, leadership skills, project management, strategy development, and psychology. The program culminates in a capstone project, allowing students to apply their interdisciplinary knowledge to solve real-world organizational challenges currently found in the field of cybersecurity.

In this program you will:

  • synthesize critical thinking logically and analytically about complex local and global problems;
  • evaluate and address security threats across the cyber domain;
  • examine the social, ethical, and global responsibilities within management positions.

Take Your Career to the Next Level

An MBA in Cybersecurity Leadership prepares graduates for new job opportunities and promotions, which offer greater challenges and higher salaries. By advancing your education, you’ll gain the knowledge and credentials to pursue top-level management roles.

Where Will Your Degree Take You?

Graduates of the MBA in Cybersecurity Leadership will be qualified for several management and leadership positions in businesses of all sizes and in all industries, as well as nonprofit and government work.

Potential Job Roles

  • Malware Analyst
  • Security Solutions Architect
  • Global Security Director
  • Cybersecurity Officer
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Industries

  • Banking
  • Energy
  • E-commerce
  • Education
  • Finance
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail

https://www.rivier.edu/academics/all-programs/mba-cybersecurity-leadership/ 

  • Application for Admission. Complete the Graduate (F-1 Visa Seeking/International) online application.
  • Statement of Purpose. In one to two pages, please address the following questions.
    • What previous experiences and commitments have brought you to consider applying for graduate training?
    • What are your most important objectives in applying now?
    • How do you think Rivier University’s graduate program will help you in the pursuit of your objectives?
    • Why did you select your specific program of study?
  • Evidence of English Proficiency
  • Official Academic Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended, undergraduate and graduate.
  • Other Test Scores. Rivier University master’s degree level programs do not require G.R.E., G.M.A.T., or M.A.T. results for entry.

Evidence of English Proficiency

Students whose native language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language.

  • Test scores are considered official only when they are sent directly to Rivier University or are electronically verifiable by Rivier University.
  • Accepted tests and minimum required scores are: Duolingo (100), TOEFL (61), IELTS (5.5), PTE (43).
  • Some applicants may require higher test scores depending on their educational background and program of entry.
  • Providing a language proficiency test score may not be required if you satisfy one or more of these conditions:
    • You have already earned a high school, college or university degree in the United States.
    • You have successfully completed at least two years of full-time academic study in a diploma or degree-granting program in the United States.
    • You are a citizen of an Anglophone country.
    • You completed English Language courses from a CEA accredited institution.

Required Items if Seeking an F-1 Visa

  1. Copy of the applicant’s current and valid visa/passport.
  2. Current financial statement from a financially responsible party: applicant, a parent, or a sponsor. This information should be no more than one year old at the start of the semester of interest.
  3. Official bank statements must reflect the balance noted (2023-2024 academic year).
    Graduate applicants: $36,328 (U.S.)  |  Undergraduate applicants: $50,923 (U.S.) for commuter students/$51,323 (U.S.) for resident students.

Applicants who wish to include dependents on the SEVIS I-20 form, please contact the Office of Global Engagement at globalengagement@rivier.edu for more information.

International Transcript Evaluation Agencies

Full course-by-course evaluations are required.

Center for Educational Documentation
P.O. Box 170116, Boston MA 02117
Tel: 617.338.7171 Fax: 617.338.7101
info@cedevaluations.com

Education Perspectives
134 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1900 Chicago, IL 60602
Tel: 312.421.9300
info@edperspective.org

World Educational Services
P.O. Box 745 Old Chelsea Station, New York NY 10013-0745
Tel: 212.966.6311 Fax: 212.966.6395
info@wes.org

International Education Research Foundation, Inc. 
P.O. Box 3665, Culver City CA 90231-3665
Tel: 310. 390.6276
ies@aacrao.org

AACRAO Educational Evaluation Services
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520 Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202.296.3359
ies@aacrao.org

Scholaro International Transcript Evaluation Services
29 E. Madison Street, Ste. 1005, Chicago, IL 60602
Tel: (312) 373-0952
info@scholaro.com

Spantran

450 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1107 New York, NY 10123

Tel: 646.475.2570

status@spantran.com

Or any current agency that is a current member of  www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org

Completed International Transcript Evaluations will be sent directly from the evaluation agency to:

Graduate Applicants
Rivier University
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Admissions
420 South Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060

https://www.rivier.edu/admissions/international/ 

Applications for admission are reviewed on a rolling basis. We recommend, however, application completion 60 days prior to your intended term start date to allow enough time for admission review, visa processing, and travel plans. The normal processing time for admission response is two-to-four weeks after your completed application, including all required documents/credentials, is received by the Admissions Office.

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https://www.rivier.edu/admissions/international/