Master of Science in Management - Information Systems Security Concentration

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.

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 acquisition
• 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

Degree Requirements

Courses: Core

MGMT690	Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments	4
INTD670	Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making	4
PM600	Project Management Processes in Organizations	4
PM610	Project Planning, Execution and Closure	4
PM620	Schedule and Cost Control Techniques	4
PM630	Contracting and Procurement in Project Management	4
IT697	Information Technology Capstone	4
	Total Credit Hours:	28

Courses: Concentration

CS651	Computer Systems Security Foundations	4
CS653	Network Security	4
CS654	Security Management	4
CS661	Software Information Assurance	4
CS662	System Security Certification and Accreditation	4
	Total Credit Hours:	20

Total Credit Hours: 48

This degree is accredited by the Project Management Institute's Global Accreditation Center (PMI-GAC).

CTU is a recognized provider with the Project Management Institute (PMI™) Educational Provider Program (PMI R.E.P.)

Locations

• Colorado Springs
• Aurora (Denver Area)
• Virtual Campus