Master's Degrees

Information Assurance

The master's degree in cybersecurity with a concentration in information assurance provides you with a core foundation of knowledge and applied expertise in information security controls, the regulatory environment, and information risk management and incident response.

Learn how to balance defenses and risks to secure the integrity of information in storage; ensure its accessibility to authorized personnel and inaccessibility to unauthorized personnel; and maintain the confidentiality of an organization or agency's sensitive, identifying and personal data.

PREREQUISITES

It is recommended that students have a background in accounting information systems, database management, and systems analysis and design.

Program Requirements

This concentration requires four core courses, plus five concentration courses, and one practicum course. For a full list of courses, view the Graduate Catalog. View the cybersecurity application deadlines.

Please note that you are required to participate in a three-credit-hour practicum experience as part of this program. This provides an opportunity for you to gain valuable practical experience in the industry while working toward your degree.