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

Graduate Managerial Systems Integration Cluster (9) IT10

Prerequisites: IIT 53500; IIT 53600; IIT 53700.

Graduate Data Forensics and the Law Cluster (9) IT21

Prerequisites: IIT 53500; IIT 53600; IIT 53700.

Graduate Information Security Data Management Cluster (6) IT11

Prerequisites: IIT 52100; IIT 52200; IIT 52300.

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