Managing Information Security, MS

The Master of Science in managing information security will accept students who have undergraduate degrees in information technology, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, the Post Bachelor’s Certificate in Information Technology, or equivalent work experience or professional certifications to be determined by Lindenwood University. The degree serves students by providing them with the background necessary to become effective IT security managers.  Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.

Degree Requirements

Graduate Project Management Cluster (9) IT12

IIT 53100Scheduling, Cost Control, and Estimating Models

3

IIT 53200Implementing a Management Control System

3

IIT 53300System Approach to Software Management

3

Graduate Data Forensics and the Law Cluster (9) IT21

IIT 52100 Information Technology Law and Ethics

3

IIT 52200 Data Forensics and Evidence Collection

3

IIT 52300 Courtroom Testimony and Presentation for IT Managers

3

Graduate Information Security Management Cluster (9)

IIT 52500 Network and Data Center Security

3

IIT 52200 Current Issues in Information Technology

3

IIT 52700 Security Project

3

Graduate Managerial System Integration Cluster (9) IT10

IIT 54100Database Integration and Management

3

IIT 54200New Technology Integration

3

IIT 54300Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

3

Graduate Management Cluster (9) BA9

IBA 54000Management and Administrative Theory

3

IBA 54100Organizational Behavior

3

IBA 54300Personnel Management and Labor Relations

3

Capstone

IIT 60100Information Technology Capstone

3