Single course
Cybersecurity for Business Managers (Master's level)
The course offers a practical overview of the importance of cybersecurity in business. You will learn to identify risks, understand leadership responsibilities, and develop solutions that strengthen organizational security and competitiveness.
Content
The course offers a clear overview of the fundamentals of cybersecurity and its significance in business. Students will be introduced to the key concepts of cybersecurity, the risks that threaten organizations, and the reasons why cybersecurity is an essential part of management. The content covers the responsibilities of leadership and the board, risk management and compliance (including GDPR and NIS2), organizational culture and internal threats, as well as crisis management and business continuity planning. The course is delivered interactively through discussions, group assignments, and real-life case studies, providing business students with practical insight into cybersecurity.
Objectives
The student understands the importance of cybersecurity in business, can describe the key principles, and recognizes how cyber threats affect organizations. They are familiar with the responsibilities of leadership and the board, apply risk management and compliance, and are able to suggest ways to improve the organization’s cybersecurity.
Implementation methods
- lectures
- independent study
- small group learning
- exercises
- learning tasks
Prerequisites
No technical expertise is required; the course is especially suitable for business students. This module is part of the JAMK Summer School programme.
Additional information
On-site contact learning. Intensive course: Scheduled dates:
Friday 5.2.2027 at 15-20
Saturday 6.2.2027 at 9-15
Friday 19.3.2027 at 15-20
Saturday 20.3.2027 at 9-15
The course code is YH00CY58-3002. Use the code to view the course schedule at https://lukkarit.peppi.jamk.fi!
Enrolling on open studies requires a Finnish personal identity number and strong identification.
Verify your identity in the Suomi.fi service or with HAKA credentials when you enroll. Otherwise, you will need either a valid passport or an EU ID card with a chip (according to the ICAO 9303 E-MRTD standard). In this case, please contact help.jamk.fi
Please notice that degree students in Jamk who have enrolled for attendance in are not eligible to enroll as Jamk Open UAS students (instead, enrolment in Peppi).
Read more about enrollment and study fees: https://www.jamk.fi/en/apply-to-jamk/jamk-open-university-of-applied-sc…
Further information concerning the enrollment: avoinamk@jamk.fi