SMU Launches New Cybersecurity Track in Master of IT in Business Programme

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Singapore Management University (SMU) today announced the launch of a new Cybersecurity track under its flagship Master of IT in Business (MITB) programme. Combining advanced technical training with business and leadership education, the new track equips professionals to address cybersecurity challenges while integrating security strategies into broader organisational priorities.

“The demand for cybersecurity professionals is growing at a rapid clip,” said Prof Pang Hwee Hwa, Dean of SMU School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS). “Our new Cybersecurity track is designed to cultivate leaders who can turn technical expertise into strategic impact. Graduates will be equipped not only to tackle complex cyber threats, but also to embed cybersecurity into core business operations, strengthening digital resilience across Singapore and the region.”

Prof Lim Sun Sun, Vice President (Partnerships and engagement) and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Dialog & Technology, announced the launch of the new MITB Cybersecurity track at SCIS Industry Day, the university’s annual forum for dialogue with industry and the public sector on technology opportunities and challenges. The event showcased SCIS’s research excellence and student achievements through talks, panels

Key Takeaways

• SMU launched a new Cybersecurity track within its Master of IT in Business (MITB) programme.
• The track combines technical cybersecurity skills with business and leadership training.
• It aims to address the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals in Singapore and the region.
• the programme focuses on developing leaders who can integrate cybersecurity into core business operations.