Academic Programs in Information Security

M.S. in Management Information Systems with Concentration in Information Security

For additional information, including admission requirements and course descriptions, see the Graduate Catalog of the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences.

The M.S. in Management Information Systems focuses on the application of technological concepts of information systems to the collection, retention, and dissemination of information for management planning and decision making. The program concentrates on areas such as project management, decision support systems, computer languages, client-server and distributed computing, database systems and data warehousing, telecommunications, system analysis and design, human-computer interaction, electronic commerce, information security, computer graphics, and multimedia. The program blends theory and practice into a learning experience that develops skills applicable to complex real-world problems. Its formats offer full-time students the opportunity to earn the degree in 15 months and working professionals the opportunity to earn the degree in 21 months. The program is available on-campus or online.

The M.S. in Management Information Systems with concentration in information security, requires a total of 42 credit hours (14 courses). Individuals may apply to take one or more certified information security courses as non-degree students. Students who complete the concentration may also request the graduate certificate.

Option for Early Admission into the Ph.D. Program

This option provides the opportunity for master’s students in management information systems to earn the Ph.D. in information systems in a shorter time. In addition to the requirements for early admission specified in the Master’s Brochure or Graduate Catalog the student must have completed MMIS 610 Survey of Computer Languages; MMIS 620 Management Information Systems; MMIS 626 Client-Server and Distributed Computing or MMIS 627 Enterprise Information Systems, Technologies, and Infrastructures; MMIS 630 Database Systems; and MMIS 660 Systems Analysis and Design.

The Curriculum for the M.S. in Computer Information Systems with Concentration in Information Security

Required courses are listed below (three credits each):

MMIS 610   Survey of Computer Languages
MMIS 620   Management Information Systems
MMIS 621   Information Systems Project Management
MMIS 627   Enterprise Information Systems, Technologies, and Infrastructures
MMIS 630   Database Systems
MMIS 653   Telecommunications and Computer Networking
MMIS 660   Systems Analysis and Design
MMIS 671   Decision Support Systems
MMIS 680   Human-Computer Interaction
MMIS 683   Fundamentals of Security Technologies
MMIS 684   Information Security Management
MMIS 685   Information Security Policy, Privacy, and Ethics
MMIS 686   Information System Auditing and Secure Operations
MMIS 687   Information Security Project