Information Assurance M.S.
- Degree Levels:
- Master
- Delivery Options:
- St. Cloud (On Campus)
Information Assurance M.S.
The Information Assurance graduate program is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary program that prepares students to be an expert in information assurance, building management and technical skillsets. Students are equipped with information security technologies and knowledge to support and protect the nation's information infrastructure and conduct advanced research. Students develop skills in both management and technical areas.
Candidates for this program need to have a strong background in math and science and a baccalaureate degree in information systems, computer science, computer engineering, computer networking, telecommunication or related programs is preferred.
Program Requirements
Information Systems in the Herberger Business School
The St. Cloud State Advantage
- Designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cybersecurity by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
- Program has been designed using the Association for Computing and Machinery Model Curriculum and Guidelines and the National Security Agency Guidelines and Requirements.
- Interdisciplinary course offerings by faculty with Ph.Ds from the areas of Information Systems and Computer Science and Information Technology.
- Some students qualify to apply for the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Scholarship Program (CySP.)
Admission Requirements and Details
A baccalaureate degree in information systems, computer science, computer engineering, computer networking, telecommunication or related programs is preferred. A baccalaureate degree or higher in any field with two years of work experience in the information systems field is also considered.
Lack of an information systems or computer science background is usually not a major concern, since prerequisite courses are available if needed. A background in the sciences and mathematics is essential.
Strong communication skills, verbal and written are needed for coursework demands.
Fully-qualified applicants will have one year of programming experience and have taken courses that cover the following topics:
- Database modeling
- Network structure/architecture
- Operating systems theory
- Discrete structures
- Statistics
Application Deadlines
| U.S. Citizens | International Outside U.S. |
International Inside U.S. |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | August 1 | June 15 | August 1 |
| Spring | December 15 | October 15 | December 15 |
| Summer | May 1 | February 15 | May 1 |
Graduate Director: Dr. Jim Chen
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Additional Information
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