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Learning at Roehampton

Maximise your learning experience with an online programme built to fit your goals and lifestyle.

Earn a stand-out credential

Specialise your focus and gain a globally recognised qualification, designed by industry experts and valued by employers worldwide.

Boost your professional skills from anywhere

At home or on the go, our programmes deliver an outstanding level of quality education no matter where life takes you.

Personalised learning experiences

Achieve your career goals with tailored support and personalised feedback throughout your studies from our dedicated academic and career teams.

Modules

Support

We want you to feel supported during your studies and beyond. As an online student of the University of Roehampton, you’ll benefit from our:

Advanced virtual campus

Get access to our cutting-edge virtual learning platform, Canvas, where you can find additional online resources and materials at your disposal.

Personalised career services

Just as you would on-campus, online graduate students are supported by our dedicated Careers Support Team, offering hands-on guidance and expert assistance from day one.

Global networking opportunities

Connect with a diverse community of professionals and peers from around the world, expanding your network and gaining valuable insights into global business practices.

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About the programme

As digital transformation reshapes industries, business leaders must be equipped with the skills to navigate the evolving landscape. This programme is tailored for professionals seeking to integrate strategic management with an in-depth understanding of cyber security, risk management, governance, and organisational resilience. You’ll develop the expertise to assess, prevent, and address cyber threats while managing risks in a business context. 

Through case-based learning and work-related activities, you’ll gain the tools to craft innovative strategies and make critical decisions that safeguard organisations. Whether you’re accelerating your career or pivoting into a new field, this flexible programme empowers you to lead confidently in the digital era and future-proof your career.

What skills will you gain?

Career

Having mastered both business strategy and technical expertise in cybersecurity, you’ll be equipped to lead digital transformation and mitigate risks across various sectors, excelling in roles such as:

• Cybersecurity Consultant
• IT Governance and Risk Manager
• IT Security Manager
• Digital Risk Officer
• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
• Cyber Compliance Manager
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Manager
• Ethics and Privacy Officer
• Cyber Security Programme Manager

With Roehampton Online, learning is possible anywhere, anytime, and in any way. In this programme, you’ll work through each forward-looking, research-driven module at your own pace, allowing you to balance your studies and personal commitments with ease.

You’ll engage in a blend of hands-on learning and innovative assessments, applied projects, and a practical dissertation to challenge your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to prepare you for the real world.

• Strategy in Practice
• Problem Solving and Research Methods for Managers
• Consultancy Practice
• Strategic Marketing and Communication
• Strategic Leadership and Change
• Financial Management and Decision-Making
• Cyber Security
• Cyber Risk Management
• Applied Research or Consultancy Project (Dissertation)

Applying

Higher education requirements

This programme prepares you for graduate roles focused on applying data-driven strategies to optimise processes and implement best practices within business contexts. To be eligible, you should hold a second-class honours degree, equivalent to a 2:2 UK degree in a STEM-based subject. However, the University of Roehampton encourages non-graduates with appropriate professional qualifications and those with third-class honours degrees to apply.

English language requirements

This programme is taught in English. Non-native English speakers are required to demonstrate an English-language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5, or TOEFL 600. If your IELTS score is 6.0, you may be eligible to take Roehampton’s online pre-sessional English course to help prepare for your studies.

Manage cyber risks with confidence

Assess, mitigate, and respond to cyber threats, integrating risk management and compliance to ensure business continuity.

Drive innovation through strategic thinking

Combine business and cyber security expertise to craft strategies that fuel innovation and ensure long-term success.

Turn security challenges into growth opportunities

Solve cyber security problems with a business mindset, transforming risks into opportunities for resilience and growth.

Master digital defence strategies

Navigate the evolving digital landscape with advanced management strategies to safeguard assets and support growth.

Lead with vision and adaptability

Develop leadership skills to address both business and cyber security challenges, driving change and inspiring teams.

Turn data into actionable insights

Leverage analytics and security insights to inform decisions, protecting digital infrastructure and mitigating risks.