Masters of Science in Information Security

Master Of Science Curriculum

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED: 35-41

I. Foundation Courses (6)
68-500 Computer Organization
68-501 Principles of Programming

II. Core Courses (18)
68-505 Introduction to Information Security

OR the following three courses:

68-506 Overview of Information Security (1)
68-507 Security Algorithms (1)
68-508 Security Infrastructure (1)

68-510 Data Networks: Hardware, Protocols, and Architecture
68-515 Operating Systems and Distributed Systems
68-520 Intrusion Detection, Response, and Recovery
68-525 Encryption and Authentication Systems
68-530 Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Security

III. Elective (3)
One elective course from the other program concentration.

IV. Capstone Course (5)
Choose one of the following options

68-590 Information Security Thesis
68-595 Information Security Project

CONCENTRATIONS (9)
There are two concentrations: the Managerial concentration (InfoSecM) and the Technical concentration (InfoSecT).

MANAGERIAL (COLLEGE OF BUSINESS)
Three required courses from the following:

68-550 Operational and Organizational Security
68-551 Information Security Strategies and Risk Management
68-555 Security Assurance Principles
68-557 Project Management and Information Security

TECHNICAL (COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES)
Three required courses from the following:

68-560 Securing Windows
68-561 Securing Linux
68-562 Securing Novell
68-565 Secure Programming

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