Information Security Management, MS

36 credit hours

The Master of Science in Information Security Management will accept students who have undergraduate degrees in information technology, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or related field; and, at least two years equivalent work experience or professional certifications. Eligibility is to be determined by the Program Director. 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.

Core Curriculum

Graduate Information Technology Management Cluster (9) IT25

IIT 53500Management and Administrative Theory for IT Professionals

3

IIT 53600Organizational Behavior for IT Professionals

3

IIT 53700Leading IT Professionals

3

Graduate Managerial Systems Integration Cluster (9) IT10

IIT 54100Database Integration and Management

3

IIT 54200New Technology Integration

3

IIT 54300Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

3

Prerequisites: IIT 53500; IIT 53600; IIT 53700.

Graduate Data Forensics and the Law Cluster (9) IT21

IIT 52100Information Technology Law and Ethics

3

IIT 52200Data Forensics and Evidence Collection

3

IIT 52300Courtroom Testimony and Presentation for IT Managers

3

Prerequisites: IIT 53500; IIT 53600; IIT 53700.

Graduate Information Security Data Management Cluster (6) IT11

IIT 52500Network Security

3

IIT 52600Current Issues in Network Technology

3

Prerequisites: IIT 52100; IIT 52200; IIT 52300.

Culminating Project Course (Choose one)

IIT 60100Information Technology Capstone

3

IIT 60400Information Technology Internship

3