Master of Science in Business Informatics – Security Management Online
Defend valuable data and digital assets from cyber threats when you strengthen your skillsets in network security, cryptography, vulnerability detection, application hardening, and more.
Program Overview
Optimize your career with a master's in security management online
Combine data security and business leadership expertise when you earn a Master of Science in Business Informatics – Security Management online from Northern Kentucky University. Benefit from the flexibility of an online program while gaining practical experience with hands-on labs and an optional co-op or internship.
Protect information systems from cyberattacks with cutting-edge technology skills and tools. Improve your understanding of cryptography, confidentiality and authentication protocols, web security botnets, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, logging and auditing systems, virtualization, and communication privacy. Plus, prepare for management roles with advanced business proficiency in communication, leadership, finance, data analysis, and project management.
In this online security management master's program, you will learn how to:
- Understand and apply current information technologies
- Evaluate and adapt new technologies to meet business needs
- Comprehend the organizational settings where these technologies will be implemented
- Manage information systems as an organizational resource by making critical, IS-related decisions and by recruiting and retaining qualified IS personnel
- Expand your proficiency in Oracle®, SQL, Tableau®, Power BI, KNIME, and R
- Understand and apply current information technologies
- Evaluate and adapt new technologies to meet business needs
- Comprehend the organizational settings where these technologies will be implemented
- Manage information systems as an organizational resource by making critical, IS-related decisions and by recruiting and retaining qualified IS personnel
- Expand your proficiency in Oracle®, SQL, Tableau®, Power BI, KNIME, and R
As a graduate of this security management master's degree program, you will be prepared for advancement into roles such as:
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Security Architect
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Security Architect
Also available:
Northern Kentucky University offers a variety of informatics programs online. Learn more about our online informatics programs.
Tuition
Invest in your future with a security management master's degree online
The MBI online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition for in-state and out-of-state students. Financial aid may be available to eligible students.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Required Fees | Total Program with Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBI Security Management | $536 | $480 | $16,560 |
Tuition and fees subject to change at any time.
Tuition Breakdown:
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Calendar
View key dates and deadlines
The MBI online program is delivered in a convenient online format, with 7-week courses that start six times a year. View the calendar to find the best start date for you and be sure to note corresponding deadlines.
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/12/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/27/25 | 6/30/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/18/25 | 8/6/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/15/25 | 8/18/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/15/25 | 10/2/25 | 10/7/25 | 10/10/25 | 10/15/25 |
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Admissions
Start your journey by checking our admission requirements
The admission process for the MBI online is streamlined to help you get started sooner.
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts of all coursework from accredited institutions
- Professional resume which includes relevant experience
- 2.8 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale
MBI Online Admission Requirements
- Complete online application and pay $40 non-refundable application fee
- If you are an NKU alum or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived
- Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework from accredited institutions with a minimum undergraduate overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 or higher
- Applicants with an overall undergraduate GPA between 2.5 and 2.8 must submit a current resume with evidence of three years of professional work experience
Official documents may be mailed or emailed to:
NKU Office of Graduate Education302 Lucas Administrative Center
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Have a question? Call us at 800-985-7215.
"Informatics is all about seeking human meaning in a world of data. It is how we find, process, protect, and share information."
Kevin Kirby, Dean of the College of Informatics
Courses
Find out what you will study in our online security management master's degree
For the Master of Science in Business Informatics – Security Management online program, you must complete a total of 30 credit hours, including 21 credit hours of core courses and nine credit hours of electives. Students without a programming background may be required to take an additional programming course as advised by the program director.
