Amidst rising cyber threats and increasingly complex regulatory environments, organisations are urgently seeking cybersecurity leaders who can protect, adapt, and create competitive advantage.The MBA in Cybersecurity Management is designed for professionals who want to operate at the centre of that demand. It empowers professionals across the Caribbean and beyond to build regional resilience and safeguard critical digital infrastructure, while positioning themselves for high-growth leadership careers in the global digital economy.
This programme develops leaders who can assess vulnerabilities, manage cyber risk, and respond decisively to emerging threats, while still speaking the language of boards, CEOs, and investors. Students gain mastery of core MBA disciplines such as leadership, finance, governance, and operations, while simultaneously deepening their understanding of security frameworks, incident response, threat intelligence, resilience planning, and regulatory compliance.
Rather than training technical specialists alone, this MBA cultivates strategic decision-makers who can design enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and align protection measures with long-term business objectives. Graduates emerge ready to step into roles such as Chief Information Security Officer, Cyber Risk Manager, Digital Transformation Strategist, or Security and Governance Lead—equipped not only to defend, but to lead.
• management and mitigation of cyber risks in organisations
• Threat analysis and risk assessment.
•Current and emerging cyber threats through the analysis of facts and patterns.
• Cybersecurity practices and procedures to prevent or mitigate cyber-attacks.
Career opportunities include:
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Cyber Risk & Compliance Lead
Digital Transformation Strategist
Security Operations & Resilience Manager
Financing
Our tuition is internationally competitive and we offer scholarships, financial aid and payment plans to make university education available to our students. Please click here for details on financing options.
Programme Fees (as at August 2023) = BDS $ 35,000.
University Registration Fees (as at August 2023 = BDS $ 540 per semester:
University fees comprise of Guild and Amenities Fees. They are not charged in the summer semester.
Please note that fees may be adjusted for academic year 2023-2024.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements for Degreed Applicants
i. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a university or college acceptable to the University of the West Indies, with at least Second Class Honours.
• Students are expected to have a good grounding in a business subject such as s finance, management, economics, or marketing.
• Students with ‘Pass’ degrees will be considered on the following conditions:
– they are currently working in a business, management, or information technology
related field, and
– they are successful at an interview conducted by the entrance committee within the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management.
ii. Three (3) years post degree work experience.
iii. The ability to commit themselves to a rigorous 18 months for the Accelerated programme or 24 months for the Regular programme.
iv. An interview with the entrance committee within the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management.
Entry Requirements for Non-Degreed Applicants
The Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management is considering opening its doors to a restricted number of non-degreed individuals. It is expected that the number of students entering the programme through this route would be highly restricted and should represent no more than 25 percent of the cohort in any given year. Students entering through this route may be required to undertake a preliminary year of study. The entry criteria for these students would therefore be:
i. Technical certificates or diplomas that can be assessed by the University of the West Indies.
ii. Five years’ experience in a finance, business or management related field at a Supervisory or higher level.
iii. They are successful at an interview conducted by a selected panel determined by the Campus Committee on Graduate Studies and the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management.
iv. Two strong letters of recommendation.
