The School of Business Graduate Certificate in Information Security is designed to understand the genesis of vulnerabilities in information systems that stem from software weaknesses that are exploited to perpetrate attacks on computers and networks. Students learn how to analyze weaknesses in systems, how to respond when incidents occur, and how to design systems to prevent them. The core courses are designed to ensure that students have sufficient background in both managing risks and analyzing security incidents. Further specialization can be gained by taking one of the elective courses offered.
Plan of Study (15 credits)
Core Courses (6 credits):
- ITM 604: Database Design and Applications (3) OR
- CYB 644: Introduction to Information and Cyber Security (3)
- CYB 640: Information Security Risk Assessment (3)
Specialization Courses (3-9 credits):
- CYB 641 Security Policies (3)
- FOR 642 Computer Forensics OR ACC 553 Digital Forensics (3)
- FOR 643 Incident Handling (3)
- CYB 647 Security Implementation (3)
One of the following Elective Courses (0-6 credits, if necessary):
- FOR 610 International Cyber Conflicts (3)
- FOR 611 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Forensics (3)
- FOR 613 Multimedia Forensics (3)
- CYB 645 Psychology and Information Security (3)
- CYB 646 Mathematical Methods for Information Security (3)
- ITM 691/CYB 694 Field Study in Information Technology Management (3) OR
- ITM/CYB 695 Independent Study in Information Systems or Information Technology (3)
- ACC 522 Statistical Methods for Forensic Accounting and Assurance (3)
- ACC 581 Internal Controls and Financial Information Systems (3)
- ACC 661 Auditing of Advanced Accounting Systems (3)
Please note: This program is eligible for federal financial aid effective Summer 2020 and forward.