Master of Business Administration, Security Technology Transition Concentration

In July, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate selected the George Washington University School of Business to lead a new Center of Excellence to deliver an MBA program focused on security technology transition. The master of business administration, security technology transition program focuses on management of transition of technology from development to commercial and government applications. The program is designed for professionals with backgrounds in cybersecurity, engineering, science, technology, and related fields with an interest in the transition and commercialization of security technology for application in the public and private sectors.

Participants are mentored by security, technology, and innovation experts in a community of practice. During the program, participants develop a professional network through student engagement events with GW alumni, government agencies, and industry partners. Students experience the innovation impact through interactions with other professionals interested in the transition of security technology across organizations.

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 46.5 credits, including 28.5 credits in online core courses, 6 credits in on-campus residencies, 6 credits in concentration courses, and 6 credits in elective courses.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required
Core courses
MBAD 6211	Financial Accounting
MBAD 6213	Accounting for Internal Decision Making
MBAD 6223	Operations Management
MBAD 6224	Decision Making and Data Analysis
MBAD 6235	Finance
MBAD 6240	Competition in the Global Economy
MBAD 6242	Microeconomics for the World Economy
MBAD 6263	Organizations and Human Capital
MBAD 6274	Marketing
MBAD 6288	Strategic Management
MBAD 6289	Business Ethics and Public Policy
On-campus residencies
A total of 6 credits taken in four independent on-campus residencies over the course of the program.
MBAD 6205	Business Essentials for Dynamic Markets
MBAD 6250	Technology for Business in DC
ISTM 6500	Technology Skills for Managers (taken twice for a total of 3 credits)
Concentration courses
ISTM 6213	Cloud Applications
ISTM 6214	Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
Electives
6 credits in courses selected from the following:
ISTM 6203	Managing Cloud Security
ISTM 6204	Information Technology Project Management
ISTM 6217	Internet of Things Management
ISTM 6218	Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence
ISTM 6223	Technology Entrepreneurship
ISTM 6224	Management of Technology and Innovation
ISTM 6233	Emerging Technologies
ISTM 6234	New Venture Financing
ISTM 6239	Technology Commercialization