Information Systems, Cyber Security Concentration (MSIS)

MSIS Core

The purpose of the core coursework is to enhance a student’s level of technical, managerial, research, and communication skills.

• IT - 507 Object Oriented Programming Credits: 3
• IT - 511 Database Management Credits: 3
• IT - 526 Data Communication Networks Credits: 3
• IT - 532 Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 3
• IT - 546 Ethical and Social Issues of Information Technology Credits: 3

Cyber Security Courses

Select four:

• IT - 515 Vulnerability Assessment Credits: 3
• IT - 525 IT Security Credits: 3
• IT - 528 Wireless Technology Management Credits: 3
• IT - 545 Cybersecurity Management Credits: 3
• IT - 573 Cryptography Credits: 3

Elective Courses

• Select two additional MSIS courses

The 6-credit elective course requirement is designed to further enhance the career goal or the interest of the candidate. Students may select two additional MSIS courses.

Capstone Course

The capstone course requirement is a demonstration of the student’s ability to successfully complete a comprehensive and independent work by selecting and completing a project or design. Alternatively, the student may elect to complete an independent thesis on some contemporary research topic. Such thesis may cover 3 or 6 credit hours. In the latter case the number of electives will be reduced to 3 credits.