Can I get Financial Aid at Hallmark University?

Yes. Hallmark University is approved for federal financial aid, scholarships, and U.S. veterans benefits.

Are you accredited?

Yes, Hallmark is accredited through the ACCSC(Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges).

How long are your class semesters/terms?

Our terms are 8 weeks long. This allows us to have 6 terms a year so there is no need to wait to apply.

Is Hallmark a 2 year or 4 year University?

We offer associate, bachelor, and master level degrees. We are not a trade school and we offer degrees which are found at both 2 year and 4 year colleges/universities. The biggest difference is that our degrees can be completed in nearly half the time of traditional universities.

Take The Next Step To Advance Your Career

The Master of Business Administration in Cyber Risk Management degree is designed to enhance knowledge of human talent preparation and training that eliminates or mitigates risk-prone behaviors and addresses most likely threat scenarios against organizational IT vulnerabilities.

This degree gives graduates a greater understanding of cross-engagement among cybersecurity professionals in every sector and across entire supply chains.

Fast-PacedGraduate Program

Students earning their MBA in Cyber Risk Management will complete the program in just 12 months, paving the way for their promising future as a leader in the cybersecurity field.

This is accomplished through challenging course material, a required Research Project, and a Capstone Class.

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12 Month
MBA program

100%
Online

No GMAT
or GRE Required

$21,420
Tuition Cost

Expert FacultyShape Our Curriculum

Our MBA Cyber Risk Management degree faculty and subject matter experts come from a range of backgrounds in the business and cybersecurity industry, from private, Fortune 100 companies to government D.o.D. projects. You can expect a curriculum that is consistently in alignment with current industry trends.

Jason Edwards IT Faculty

“I was able to complete both of my degrees, my bachelor’s and master’s, in three and a half years, which is amazing. Hallmark University changed my life for the better, now I’m able to obtain the opportunities that I wasn’t before.”

Denisse Campos

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Changing Education ByMaking It Affordable

Our commitment to changing education does not end at innovative programs and student experience. We are committed to making education affordable by offering programs at a competitive tuition cost with a unique value proposition – spend less time in school, and more time making money.

CREDIT HOUR COST

Our MBA in Cyber Risk Management degree program has a credit hour cost of just $595. This low cost highlights our commitment to making graduate programs accessible to more working adults and others wanting to take the next step in their careers.

To learn more about tuition costs, click here.

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Tuition Costs

Cost Per Credit HourTotal Credit HoursLab Fee (Per Term)Technology Fee (Per Term)
$59536$0$125

*Tuition does not include any additional fees

Financial Assistance

Financial aid is available.

Hallmark University is approved for federal financial aid, scholarships, and U.S. veterans benefits.

Learn more about financial options at Hallmark University.

MBA Admissions Requirements

Hallmark University is a nationally accredited, co-educational facility with two campuses, both located in San Antonio, Texas. Both schools are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Texas Veterans Commission approves Hallmark University to train veterans. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approves Hallmark University, College of Aeronautics. Hallmark University does not deny admission to or participation in programs and activities or discriminate against students enrolled at the university on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, disability (including students who have Hepatitis B in medical, nursing, and any health-related programs), national origin, or religion.
Hallmark uses college-level placement exams containing reading, writing, and algebra skills to schedule students in the appropriate courses. The assessment can be completed at the student’s pace. All exams are computer-based and will be scored upon completion.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Graduate program applicants are required to provide an official transcript showing completion of a bachelor’s degree from an approved accredited institution.  All admissions documentation must be received by the University prior to the school’s acceptance of the student and execution of the enrollment agreement. The applicant must be 18 years of age or older, or if under the age of 18, a parent/guardian’s signature is required for entrance to Hallmark University.  Applicants will be considered for acceptance and presented to the Acceptance Committee for approval once they have completed the following:

  • Interview with Admission Representative
  • Completed a Hybrid Readiness Evaluation (Main Campus Only)
  • Completed the Risk Assessment Questionnaire
  • Met the qualifying assessment/entrance score on all applicable entrance examinations and/or assessments
  • Paid the required application fee
  • Submitted a signed Enrollment Agreement
  • All admissions documentation must be received by the University prior to enrollment and final acceptance of the applicant.
  • A certificate of release or discharge from active military duty (DD Form 214) indicating high school graduation or equivalent
  • A certificate of Record of Military Processing, U.S. DD Form 1966/1 indicating high school graduation or equivalent
  • An official college transcript that indicates the applicant has graduated from high school

The applicant is notified of acceptance once he/she has and has been approved by the Acceptance Committee. Applicants denied entrance by the Acceptance Committee, will have all application fees paid refunded.

  • Transfer credits

    Hallmark is a place where you can bring previously earned credits and apply your drive to succeed as an individual. Previous credits earned at an accredited institution recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) that are compatible with the student’s degree plan are considered for transfer. All transfer evaluations are accepted and approved by the Office of the Registrar during the enrollment process and/or within the first grading period of active attendance at Hallmark University.

    Hallmark University requires all college-level work subject to transfer credit consideration, be submitted on an officially approved transcript from the originating institution. An officially approved transcript is one sent directly from the originating institution and/or received by the Office of the Registrar at Hallmark University in an envelope sealed by the originating institution. All Veteran’s Educational funding students to submit copies of their military and all academic transcripts for evaluation of credit.

    TRANSFER CONDITIONS

    Transfer credits may be applied under the following conditions:

    • The institution where previous credits were earned, must be accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Post-Secondary Education.
    • Aviation credits must be from an FAA certified school.
    • Subjects or courses to be transferred must be comparable in scope and content to Hallmark University’s Units of Instruction as described in the current catalog.
    • Grades earned must be equivalent to or greater than a “C” for consideration. Hallmark University credit earned with a “D” may transfer from one Hallmark University program to another with the exception of Nursing.
    • Only credit for technical courses completed within the last five (5) years will be considered.

    Final approval of transfer credits will be made only after an official transcript is received from the granting institution. Higher level coursework may be awarded as credit for a lower level course. Amount of approvable transfer credits are subject to residency requirements. Where credit is granted, program length and cost will be adjusted as appropriate. If the student receives transfer credit, the student’s scheduling track may be affected. A Unit of Instruction comprehensive test and practical projects may be deemed necessary to ascertain proficiency for credit purposes.

    EVALUATION OF FOREIGN CREDENTIALS

    An official evaluation of foreign credentials must be completed before transfer credits can be granted. All foreign credentials submitted to Hallmark University must be the originals of a certified English translation. Applicants are responsible for arranging for credential evaluation and must pay all costs associated with obtaining the translation and submitting the documentation for approval by the appropriate Office of the Registrar and/or Dean of Academics.
    Hallmark University will accept an evaluation from the following evaluators:
    SpanTran Educational Services, Website: www.spantran.com
    Foreign Credentials Service of America, Website: www.foreigncredentials.org

  • MBA Requirements

    In addition to the general admissions requirements (see General Requirements), for favorable admissions consideration to the Master of Business Administration (MBA), applicants must meet specific criteria outlined in the following entrance requirements:

    1. Graduates of any of Hallmark University’s bachelor degree (with any or no concentration) programs with at least a C cumulative average have no additional requirements.
    2. No evidence of a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score is required.
    3. Applicants with an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher may be admitted in good standing.
    4. Applicants with an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 – 2.99 may be admitted with caution.
    5. Applicants with graduate school credits:
      a. If candidates for MBA/MSSL admission have earned 12 credit hours or more of graduate coursework from an accredited university with a cumulative graduate GPA of 2.5 or higher, they may be admitted in good standing.
      b. If candidates for MBA/MSSL admission have earned fewer than 12 hours of graduate coursework from an accredited university with a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, they may be admitted in good standing.

    Graduate admissions personnel will evaluate previously completed coursework for eligibility to transfer graduate-level credit hours, taking into account the provisions in paragraph

    The Associate Dean of the School of Business is authorized to make exceptions related to MBA admissions to the above-identified requirements, on a case-by-case basis.

Can I get Financial Aid at Hallmark University?

Yes. Hallmark University is approved for federal financial aid, scholarships, and U.S. veterans benefits.

Are you accredited?

Yes, Hallmark is accredited through the ACCSC(Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges).

How long are your class semesters/terms?

Our terms are 8 weeks long. This allows us to have 6 terms a year so there is no need to wait to apply.

Is Hallmark a 2 year or 4 year University?

We offer associate, bachelor, and master level degrees. We are not a trade school and we offer degrees which are found at both 2 year and 4 year colleges/universities. The biggest difference is that our degrees can be completed in nearly half the time of traditional universities.