Online Cloud Computing Degree :: Accredited Universities

The rise of virtualization and cloud computing technology brings with it enormous opportunities to increase Information Technology agility and flexibility while reducing the cost and complexity of an organization's network infrastructure. Virtualization and storage are the essential catalysts for cloud computing.

In 2.5 years, through our year-round schedule, you can earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer and Information Science with a concentration in Cloud Computing and Virtualization.

Entry Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Admissions test with passing score

International Students
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All applicants to ECPI University whose first language is not English must demonstrate competence in the English language. Competence can be satisfied if the applicant submits evidence of an earned secondary school diploma (or a degree earned at the post-secondary level) from a school in an educational system in which English is the official language of instruction. If English is not the applicant’s “first” language, undergraduate applicants will need to submit:

- A score of 500 or higher on the written TOEFL.

- A score of 61 or higher on the Internet-Based (iBT™) TOEFL.

Other Fees

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This course is flexible in the mode of delivery, making extensive use of online and blended learning materials, and a key objective of the programme is the integration with professional certification, such as from Cisco Systems, Ethical Hacking, CISSP, and ISO 27001.

The School of Computing and the Centre for Distributed
Computing and Security have extensive expertise in research, knowledge transfer (KT) and teaching in the areas of security and digital forensics. This includes externally funded research in key domains such as financial crime and intelligence gathering frameworks, through KT work with organisations such as Cisco Systems, DNS Ltd, the FSA, the Scottish Police (SIPR), Sapphire, Scottish Drug Enforcement Agency, and many others.

This course is also integrated with industry, with industry-led projects, and links with a wide range of local companies. You will have access to security research seminars with talks from senior industry professionals and state-of-the-art research in digital forensics, computer security, mobile systems and distributed computing.

Overall, the aim is to produce a world-leading programme with blended teaching material and support that builds on the existing foundation of research, KT activities and teaching in security and digital forensics.

The programme involves a wide range of skills, including an in-depth knowledge and practical skills in key areas such as:

Encryption and authentication methods.
Authentication infrastructures.
Host-based digital forensics.
Network-based digital forensics.
Network security, including secure tunnels.
Wireless/Mobile security.
Virtualisation and Service-Oriented Architectures.
Cloud Computing.
Next generation Web systems.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a UK degree . We look for applicants to have a background in Professionals caring for the public in order to be eligible for the programme.
We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry.
If English is not your first language, it is usually required that you sit an English language test in order to gain entry onto our postgraduate programmes. This course requires the standard IELTS 6.0 with no individual component score of less than 5.5 or equivalent.

Other Fees

Home/EU Dissertation: £350

Overseas Dissertation: £1260

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American Sentinel was one of the first online or traditional universities in the nation to offer a master’s in business intelligence degree. We recognized that business intelligence was a key component in many emerging and growing business trends, including green computing, social networking, data visualization, mobile computing, predictive analytics, composite applications and cloud computing.

American Sentinel created a cutting edge business intelligence degree program that prepares students to understand and apply technologies that identify, extract and analyze business data. The program teaches students to quantify business operations and use data to understand and improve them. A bachelor’s degree is required for admission into the M.S. in Business Intelligence program.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required for admission into the M.S. in Business Intelligence program.

To be considered for admission to any of the American Sentinel University master’s degree programs, the following must be submitted:

- A completed application.

- A resume, curriculum vitae or list of professional accomplishments.

- Official transcripts* from each post-secondary institution attended. The institution(s) must send the transcripts directly to American Sentinel University.

* To enroll in a graduate program at American Sentinel, you must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (as shown on the degree transcript) from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education.

* To receive credits for courses or degrees from institutions outside the U.S., Canada or U.S. territories, you must have your academic transcripts evaluated and certified by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member organization, which will assess a fee. Be sure to request that the certifying organization’s report be sent directly to American Sentinel. Depending on the program, if you have a foreign degree you will need to request either a general or expanded report from the evaluator.

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Applicants whose first language is not English and who have not earned an undergraduate degree from an institution at which all courses were taught in English will need to provide one of the following:

- A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 (written version) or 80 (iBT version).

- An International English Language Test (IELTS) score of at least 5.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduates, or verification of certification in an English proficiency program.

To receive credits for courses or degrees from institutions outside the U.S., Canada or U.S. territories, you must have your academic transcripts evaluated and certified by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member organization, which will assess a fee. Be sure to request that the certifying organization’s report be sent directly to American Sentinel. Depending on the program, if you have earned a foreign degree you will need to request either a general or expanded report from the evaluator.

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $1,800

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Your tech expertise already makes you uniquely qualified to bring a new perspective to the executive management level. Now you need to sharpen your leadership skills to bring competitive enterprise advantages to your organization. Help your company — and yourself — use technology to excel.

Our information systems degree allows you to develop your technical skills while preparing to take your Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam. That can help save you time and money. We also help you develop the leadership skills that will prepare you for hybrid management roles that leverage your expertise in emerging technology to adapt operations at the organizational level.

Learn to design, implement, and manage systems with portability, scalability and interoperability. Strengthen your planning and communication skills, and deepen your awareness of business functions and technical operations. Empower yourself for a successful career in this rapidly growing field.

ADVANCE YOUR EXPERTISE:
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- Master the ability to process and report on digital computer evidence from a crime scene or in connection with a computer forensics investigation in the public or private sector

- Focus on the managerial aspects of the field, including policy, practice, planning, risk management, response and examination

- Learn about the Sarbanes Oxley (Sox) Act and Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) framework

- Understand and apply the Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT) framework to perform IT Audits

- Describe information technology general controls based on the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practices

- Explore the various general controls and audit approaches for software and architecture, including operating systems, telecommunication networks, cloud computing, service oriented architecture and virtualization

- Develop an audit plan and control framework that addresses and solves a proposed business problem

- Design appropriate authentication solutions throughout an IT infrastructure based on user types and data classification standards

- Identify the computer investigation process

- Compare and contrast the various types of computer forensics tools

- Demonstrate the ability to develop procedural techniques in crime and incident scenes

- Develop an information technology disaster recovery plan and a computer investigation plan that addresses and solves a proposed business problem

Entry Requirements

To qualify for admission to an advanced degree program at Strayer University, we require the following credentials:

1. Proof of completion of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Any undergraduate major will be considered, but if it varies widely from a proposed graduate major, you may need to take certain undergraduate foundation courses.

2. Satisfactory performance in at least one of the following areas:

- A minimum cumulative score of 450 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

- A minimum cumulative score of 1,000 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

- A 2.75 undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale during the junior and senior years of the Baccalaureate degree (that is, the second half of the credits required for the degree, normally the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours).

- Evidence of graduate potential. Special consideration may be given to applicants who show graduate potential and have a minimum of three years of professional or business experience. A personal interview with a Campus Dean is required.

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The Computer Information Systems program offers curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in CIS. The program provides both theoretical and practical "hands-on" classes in Database, Networking, Cloud Computing, Programming, Cyber Forensics, Internet Web Design and Development, Information Security, Mobile Application (App) Development and Systems Analysis & Design among others. The CIS program offers two concentrations to its students - (1) Application Development and (2) Networking & Systems Management. As the CIS program is housed in the School of Business, the CIS graduate will also have gained a well-rounded knowledge of the business world.

Why should you choose CIS as a career field? CIS careers are routinely listed as the top (or near the top) career paths in America and are projected to continue their growth in the future. The US Bureau of Labor and Statistics continues to list information technology and CIS careers at the top of the list in both career growth opportunities, career satisfaction and in entry-level salaries.

Why should you choose Northwestern State's CIS program? The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program at Northwestern State is nationally recognized for its excellence in systems analysis and design, database design and development, Internet web design and development, and object-oriented programming. The CIS program has been recognized as an Area of Excellence by the University of Louisiana system since 1999 winning more than 10 national titles in various competitions. The CIS program is implementing curricula enabling students to seek certification in Cisco, A+, Network +, and Microsoft Office components. Several major corporations list the CIS program at Northwestern State as an exceptional CIS program and highly recruit its graduates. The Northwestern State CIS program's prowess in these areas opens many career paths and creates special opportunities for you during your academic career and after graduation.

Entry Requirements

1. Earn Minimum 2.35 Cumulative High School GPA

2. 18 or Higher ACT English Subscore (450 SAT) AND 19 or Higher ACT Math Subscore (460 SAT)

3. High School Core GPA 2.00 or 20 ACT (940 SAT)

International applicants
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International first time freshman must have completed a recognized secondary program comparable to U.S. high school graduation, and have academic records comparable to those required to meet the freshman admission standards.

International students for whom English is a second language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.

- Submit Official TOEFL scores (www.toefl.org) (Minimum TOEFL score of 500 paper, 173 computer, or 61 internet-based.

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