Developing and Launching a Cybersecurity Course for Business Users
Naik, Shreyabahen (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025061823321
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025061823321
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The objective of this thesis was to develop a cybersecurity course that would be especially aimed at business students at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. The goal was to meet the rising need for cybersecurity knowledge among non-technical users who play an important role in the use and protection of organizational data.
The study used a qualitative research approach and included an examination of the literature, the current state analysis, and stakeholder inputs for the proposal development and its validation. Data collection consisted from discussions with subject-matter specialists and comments from management and academic professionals.
The theoretical framework has drawn from the topics related to cybersecurity education, key EU literature like ENISA, and curricular design principles. In the development stage, these initial inputs were extended with actual stakeholder feedback that influenced the process of the course design. Key themes of the proposed course included cybersecurity challenges in business environment, GDPR compliance, cybersecurity awareness, and risk management practices.
The outcome of the thesis is a course developed with modular material, real-life examples, and integrated assessment methods. The course offers a contribution to Metropolia UAS course offerings, that aims at bridging knowledge gaps, enhancing digital resilience, and encouraging a culture of cybersecurity among business users.
The study used a qualitative research approach and included an examination of the literature, the current state analysis, and stakeholder inputs for the proposal development and its validation. Data collection consisted from discussions with subject-matter specialists and comments from management and academic professionals.
The theoretical framework has drawn from the topics related to cybersecurity education, key EU literature like ENISA, and curricular design principles. In the development stage, these initial inputs were extended with actual stakeholder feedback that influenced the process of the course design. Key themes of the proposed course included cybersecurity challenges in business environment, GDPR compliance, cybersecurity awareness, and risk management practices.
The outcome of the thesis is a course developed with modular material, real-life examples, and integrated assessment methods. The course offers a contribution to Metropolia UAS course offerings, that aims at bridging knowledge gaps, enhancing digital resilience, and encouraging a culture of cybersecurity among business users.