Online Information Systems Security Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Master of Information Systems Security provides professionals in the IT industry with study in the design, implementation and management of secure computer networks and infrastructure. Preparation for the world’s leading IT Security industry certifications is included as an integral part of the course.

The Master of Information Systems Security prepares students for the challenging task of identifying and producing solutions to threats that endanger information system resources. Content from a range of IT industry certifications is included as an integral part of the course.

Why study this degree?

The Master of Information Systems Security features a unique blend of academic and industry-based content. As with all CSU's courses, the Master of Information Systems Security is designed and delivered with study flexibility in mind. Our students choose between full-time and part-time study options to fit in with work and lifestyle commitments.

You could choose to study one subject per session or, following consultation and approval from your Course Director, complete up to four subjects per session, allowing you to fast track your degree completion.

Entry Requirements

For entry to the Master of Information Systems Security or Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Security applicants are required to have an undergraduate computing degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or a qualification deemed to be equivalent). Applicants with work experience and/or other academic and/or professional qualifications acceptable to the University will be considered.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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This program is for students interested in pursuing careers in Information Systems Security or Information Assurance (IA). Information can provide the competitive edge in both the military and civilian sectors. Protecting this information is of paramount importance. Hacking competitor information is a prevalent business and military strategy. Military and civilian jobs are becoming more technical and complex in nature, and this phenomenon is generating a corresponding requirement for higher level skills and education in Information Systems Security (ISS). Protecting the information assets of an organization is critical to maintaining the trust and the business of their clientele, and to the credibility and survival of the organization. The curriculum focuses on addressing these information security needs in the marketplace. Students completing this program can apply for a broad range of IT-related positions, such as: security analyst, security auditor, security consultant, security risk assessor, security manager, project manager, information technology manager, information security officer, security trainer, and security systems designer.

Entry Requirements

The bachelor’s degree program is open to students who possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

All students who enroll in the bachelor's degree program must enroll in COLL100 - Foundations of Online Learning as their first course.

International Students
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Applicants self-certify on their admissions application that they have received the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.

Depending on the country of citizenship applicants may be required to provide documentation of English proficiency to complete their admission file. Please check at "http://www.apu.apus.edu/admissions/general-information/international-students/english-proficiency.htm".

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Attacks on computer systems and networks are one of the most significant threats facing today’s businesses. The exposure of sensitive data, customer information or financial records could cost a company dearly. The Master of Science in Management - Information Systems Security helps to prepare technical leaders in security management to combat threats in today’s environment through an understanding of security management, network security principles, and certification and accreditation requirements.

Entry Requirements

Interview. Connect with an Admissions Advisor, in person or by phone, to explore your goals and confirm your decision to pursue your degree at CTU.

Apply. Submit a completed Colorado Technical University graduate admission application online.

Submit documentation. Submit an official transcript verifying completion of an accredited baccalaureate degree by the end of the first session. If you do not have an official baccalaureate transcript on file, you may be admitted as a non-regular student. Additionally, non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL, IELTS or other English proficiency assessment results, prior to admission.

Colorado Technical University seeks students who desire to build upon their undergraduate degree and career experiences by pursuing graduate study. Colorado Technical University will accept baccalaureate degrees earned with a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) from any United States institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or from internationally recognized foreign institutions of higher education. International institutions must be licensed or officially recognized by the Education Department or Ministry of the country where the institution is in operation to be eligible for transfer of credit or degree status.

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Grantham University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security (BS-ISS) prepares you for applying the technologies and procedures professionals use to secure business systems. Through the convenience of our 100% online environment, you will learn how to identify security risks and create effective strategies to stop them. You will also discover how Information Systems Security is essential to organizational success.

The curriculum focuses on operating systems, computer architectures, networking protocols and security basics. You will possess the knowledge to analyze the role of security within an organization, as well as educate employees within the business about their security responsibilities. Upon completion of the degree, you will be prepared to sit for industry-standard certifications in Network+, Security+ and CISSP where otherwise qualified*.

*Although this degree is designed to prepare you to sit for various certification exams, Grantham University cannot guarantee successful completion of those exams. In some cases, field experience and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or successfully pass the exams.

Information Systems Security Program Outcomes
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At the successful completion of the program, you should be able to:

Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline

Analyze a system, and identify and define the security risks and requirements for secure operation

Design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component or program to meet security needs

Address professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities

Communicate effectively with a range of audiences

Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations and society

Recognize the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development

Use current techniques, skills and tools necessary for computing security practice

Identify and analyze security risks of an information system

Develop security and recovery policies appropriate to an information system

Entry Requirements

Official proof of high school graduation or equivalent received and verified by the Registrar’s office by Day 49 of the first term.

If proof of high school graduation is not on file by the first day of the term, a completed Transcript Request Form must be submitted by Day 8 of the first term.

All students are required to establish participation as outlined in the Participation and Substantive Interaction Policy within seven (7) days of the term start date.

Conditionally enrolled students must have their funding plan in place within seven (7) days of the term start date.

Other Fees

Graduation Fee - $100

Technology Fee - $35 per 8-week term

Transcript - $10

International Shipping Fee - $50 per course

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Imagine your ideal career. Does it involve setting up and securing advanced computer networks? If so, a computer science degree from Independence University could help you get there.

At IU, your degree in computer science with an emphasis in networking and information systems security has been designed to help you launch a career that’s high in demand. In fact, by the year 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the computer networking and security fields will add lots of new opportunities to the job market:

- Network and computer systems administrators: 96,600 new jobs!

- Information security analysts and computer network architects: 65,700 new jobs!

- Computer systems analysts: 120,400 new jobs!

- Computer and information systems managers: 55,800 new jobs!

- Database administrators: 33,900 new jobs!

At Independence University, our computer science programs are career-focused and designed for employment. Your emphasis in networking and information systems security will teach you in-demand skills, such as: computer network communications, server administration, information storage, database programming, and security measures.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for admission must have graduated from an accredited high school, private secondary school, or have completed the equivalent (GED).

International Applicants
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Applicants to an undergraduate associate’s or bachelor’s program must provide an official or attested transcript of completed high school work translated into English and certified to be at least equivalent to the credential required by the college in its admissions criteria. This policy also applies to any student with previous education completed outside of the United States.

2.Applicants must provide evidence of English proficiency in one of the following ways: (i) minimum TOEFL score of 550 or 213 computer based or 79 IBT based or (ii) 6.0 on IELTS.

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