Management of Technology: Cybersecurity Management Badge

Program Summary

As cybersecurity threats intensify across industries, there is a growing need for leaders who can integrate technical expertise with strategic decision-making. Professionals with combined strengths in cybersecurity and technology management are uniquely positioned to drive innovation while protecting organizational assets.

The NYU M.S. in Management of Technology in collaboration with the M.S. in Cybersecurity program designated a fifteen (15) credit pathway in the Cybersecurity Management knowledge area. Students earn the Management of Technology: Cybersecurity Management badge by completing six (6) credits of designated Technology Management Tools courses and nine (9) credits of elective courses, from the Computer Science & Engineering department.

Technology Management Tools:

• MG-GY 8213 Information Security for Managers 

• MG-GY 8363 Fundamentals of Information Security Management (Prior: MG-GY 9753 SELECTED TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT: Fundamentals of Information Security)

Electives: 

• CS-GY6813 Information, Security and Privacy 

• CS-GY6843 Computer Networking 

• CS-GY6823 Network Security

Outcomes/Objectives

Students will develop the ability to:

• Approach cybersecurity management through an interdisciplinary lens, combining technical insight with strategic thinking.

• Evaluate and implement security frameworks, policies, and controls aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements

• Translate complex cybersecurity challenges into actionable business strategies that support innovation and resilience.

Earning Requirements

Graduate standing in MOT Online program only. Students must complete six (6) credits of designated Technology Management Tools courses and nine (9) credits of elective courses in Cybersecurity Management Knowledge Area, with a final letter grade of B or above in each course.

Program Duration

15 credit hours

*This is an NYU Tandon internal, co-curricular micro-badge credential.