Masters in Information Technology/Information Systems Security

Colorado Technical University offers an online Master’s in Information Technology/Information Systems Security Degree Program

An almost continuous stream of security‐related incidents is affecting millions of computer systems and networks throughout the world. Organizations are constantly experiencing these attacks and security incidents; they constitute a risk to their organizational mission. The loss or corruption of information systems can significantly impact the organization and result in a substantial loss of revenue. To address these threats, organizations, both private and government, are investing considerable funds to adopt security measures to make their organizations safe.

Course content includes a solid core of project management curriculum plus courses in information systems security. This program is designed to provide the student with the information system security skills necessary to manage and protect the vital technology assets of today’s organizations. The Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Information Systems Security (MSM ISS) degree program is designed 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. Learn More

Program Outcomes

  • Plan projects effectively and successfully, taking into consideration the quadruple constraints of time, cost, resources, and specifications
  • Develop from the basic project plan a work‐breakdown structure to the lowest granularity permitted by cost
  • Determine and calculate project risks according to classical risk analysis
  • Plan and manage contractual purchasing issues, including, procurement and supply, outsourcing, and just‐in‐time
  • Evaluate and present project objectives, requirements, scope, and budgeting effectively to upper management
  • Define technical requirements for the implementation of an effective security infrastructure
  • Identify and describe the impact of implementing security components at all OSI layers
  • Develop effective enterprise level security policies, standards and procedures
  • Identify and develop necessary enterprise/government systems certification and accreditation procedures and best commercial practices Learn More

Program Requirements

ID612 Leadership 4
CS651 Computer Systems Security Foundations 4
CS659 Information Systems Security 4
CS662 System Security Certification and Accreditation 4
CS654 Security Management 4
CS653 Network Security 4
MPM650 Project Management Processes in Organizations 5
MPM655 Project Planning, Execution and Closure 5
MPM660 Schedule and Cost Control Techniques 5
MPM665 Contracting and Procurement in Project Management 5

Total MSM‐ISS Degree Program Requirements 44
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