Information Assurance
General
Program Title
Information Assurance
Degree Designation
MS
Award Type
Masters
Program Level
Graduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
The program is designed to prepare information assurance and security professionals to work in a wide variety of capacities both in management and technical fields, to support and protect information infrastructure, and conduct advanced research. Competencies will be developed in both management and technical areas such as policies, risk management, software system security, database security, and network security.
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
Bachelors Degree
Minimum undergraduate GPA for admission
2.75
Required GPA for graduation
3
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Synthesize IA solutions and security policies for business enterprises, organizations, and national security.
Outcome
Select and apply hardware and software tools to implement IA solutions and security policies.
Outcome
Assess feasibility, security policies, and effectiveness of IA solutions.
Outcome
Apply forensic techniques to prevent, detect, and reconstruct security violations.
Outcome
Present technical information and analysis in both oral and written forms.
Outcome
Articulate professional ethical standards for the information technology industry.
Degree Maps
Major Code
8135
Program Code
7816