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SIUE business school outlines growing cybersecurity specialization, student research

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees · September 12, 2024
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The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees heard a presentation from SIUE School of Business about a cybersecurity specialization launched in 2022, growing enrollment and industry partnerships; a student presented research on how cyberattacks affect company stock performance.

The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees heard a presentation Thursday from the SIU Edwardsville School of Business on a cybersecurity specialization that school leaders say has outpaced initial enrollment projections and expanded students’ experiential learning opportunities.

Dr. Clay Williams, introduced by a university official, described the program as more than technical coursework: “We’re looking at this combination of people, process, and technology so that our students have the foundation that they need,” he said. Williams told trustees the university has emphasized…

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