Bellevue University’s Online MBA With Cybersecurity Concentration Ranks No. 8 Nationally for 2026
Bellevue University’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a Cybersecurity concentration ranked No. 8 nationally for 2026 in Programs.com’s Top 25 Best Cybersecurity MBA Degree Programs. The ranking recognizes the program’s integration of business leadership education and cybersecurity study within an accredited MBA structure.
Key Facts
- Ranked No. 8 nationally by Programs.com for 2026
- Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Concentration: Cybersecurity
- Format: 100% online (on-campus option available)
- No GMAT or GRE required
- University accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
- MBA accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)
- Bellevue University designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE‑CD)
What the National Ranking Measures
Programs.com evaluates cybersecurity MBA programs using criteria that include curriculum structure, program delivery, cost considerations, and workforce relevance. Bellevue University’s MBA with a Cybersecurity concentration ranked among the top programs based on its focus on cybersecurity leadership within an accredited business degree.
The program prepares students to address cybersecurity challenges as part of organizational decision‑making. Rather than operating as a standalone technical degree, the curriculum connects cybersecurity risk and governance to finance, operations, compliance, and enterprise strategy.
“Cybersecurity decisions affect every part of an organization,” said Dr. Randa Zalman, Program Director of the MBA at Bellevue University. “Our MBA with a Cybersecurity concentration prepares students to evaluate risk, guide security strategy, and support organizational objectives. This ranking reflects the relevance of that approach for today’s workforce.”
How the MBA Integrates Cybersecurity Leadership
Students complete core MBA coursework in leadership, strategy, finance, marketing, operations, and analytics before specializing in Cybersecurity. The concentration focuses on the management and oversight of security technologies and practices within business environments.
Course topics include information security management, cybersecurity governance and compliance, security architecture, computer forensics, ethical hacking, incident response, and emerging cyber threats. Students entering the Cybersecurity concentration are expected to have a foundational technical background.
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 70,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 85 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).