Master of Science in Management - Information Systems Security Concentration

Effective November 25, 2024, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Virtual Campus or at the Colorado Springs Campus.

Effective February 2023, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Aurora Campus.

The Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Information Systems Security (MSM-ISS)is a 48-credit-hour program offered online and at the Colorado campuses. The degree includes 28 credit hours in the management core along with 20 hours in the information systems security concentration.

This program is designed to help technical leaders in security management to combat threats in today’s environment by developing an understanding of security management, network security principles, and certification and accreditation requirements. 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.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Mission Statement

The mission of the College of Business and Management is to offer professional market-driven business degrees that build business competencies transferrable to all industries. The College of Business and Management accomplishes this mission by offering curriculum that aligns to industry standards, remains relevant, and builds practical skills applicable to the competitive global business environment.

Program Accreditation and Alignments

This program is not accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The Master of Science with a concentration in Information Systems Security is accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).

Outcomes

MSM Program Learning Outcomes

Lead, communicate, and direct technical business initiatives and day-to-day operations
Analyze, develop, and implement strategies for improving business processes and operations
Integrate Research and Development, marketing, production, and finance strategies
Apply project management practices to projects and initiatives

MSM-ISS Concentration Learning 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

IT635	Information Systems Auditing	4
MGMT691	Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments	4
PJM600	Project Management Fundamentals	4
PJM610	Project Planning, Execution and Control	4
PJM620	Project Scheduling and Control	4
PJM630	Project Procurement & Contract Management	4
PJM690	Project Management 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

Area of Study

Business & Management
Information Technology

Degree Level

Master