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Master of Science in Information Assurance (MSIA)
The Master of Science in Information Assurance (MSIA) provides a thorough knowledge base for managers and technology professionals concerned with the design, development, implementation, operation, and management of secure information systems and with the protection of an organization's information assets.
The MSIA provides students with a practical understanding of the principles of data protection, network security, and computer forensics, in addition to understanding the ethical, legal, and policy issues associated with information security.
Upon completion of this program, graduates will understand both business and technology concepts.
Students are taught the importance of abiding by legal and ethical standards and expectations, standards, and rules of the profession; to accept personal responsibility for the foreseeable consequences of actions and inaction; and take into account the long-term interest of their clients and the public at large.
Career Outcomes
Students graduating in the MSIA program will help to fill the need for well-educated system security specialists in the corporate and private sector and academia.
As an MSIS graduate from Stratford University, you will be able to gain the professional skills required to compete for titled roles such as:
- Information Assurance Manager
- IT Security Manager
- Network Security Manager
- IT Manager
- Security Administrator
- Security Professionals
- Network Administrators
- Network Professional
- System Professional
Course Details
The MSIA degree program includes core technology requirements and elective requirements.
Core Requirements
Number Course Name Credits
| Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISM 500 | Information Systems in Organizations | 4.5 |
| ISM 510 | Information Management Analysis & Design | 4.5 |
| ISM 520 | Information System Evaluation | 4.5 |
| ISM 530 | Decision Systems Technology | 4.5 |
| ISM 540 | Independent Project in Information Systems Management | 4.5 |
| EBM 502 | Research Methods | 4.5 |
| EBM 680 | Project Management | 4.5 |
Elective Requirements
Students are required to complete 27 elective quarter credits (6 courses). In conjunction with an academic advisor, students will choose from the list of departmental elective courses to fulfill the elective requirements. Other elective options may be available with the approval of the Program Dean or faculty advisor.
| Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOF 610 | Applied Cryptography | 4.5 |
| SOF 620 | Database Security | 4.5 |
| SOF 630 | Advanced Network Security | 4.5 |
| SOF 640 | Secure e-commerce | 4.5 |
| SOF 650 | Secure Software Verification & Validation | 4.5 |
| SOF 660 | Intrusion Technologies and Defenses | 4.5 |
| SOF 670 | Authentication Technologies and Standards | 4.5 |
| SOF 675 | Wireless Security | 4.5 |
| SOF 680 | Operating System Security | 4.5 |
| SOF 685 | Computer Forensics | 4.5 |
| SOF 690 | Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning | 4.5 |
| SOF 695 | Threat and Vulnerability Management | 4.5 |
| SOF 700 | Risk Assessment & Management | 4.5 |
| SOF 705 | Auditing & Incident Response | 4.5 |
| SOF 710 | Security Leadership & Management | 4.5 |
| EBM 680 | Project Management | 4.5 |
| SOF 599 | Curricular Practical Training | 4.5 |
| Total Elective Requirements | 27 |
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