Earn a Master's Degree with an Emphasis in Information Security—Available On Campus or Online
Earn a Master of Science in Technology degree with an emphasis in Information Security
at UAT. Achieve recognition in your field.
Hone your skills. And gain that edge to take your career to the next level of success.
Students enrolling in the online component of UAT’s Graduate College of Applied Technology
have full access to the University's software engineering, multimedia and technology commerce
educational resources. Get that access online without ever leaving the convenience of your
home or office.
The graduate program in technology is for people who are:
- already engaged in research
- looking for a career change
- interested in establishing a business driven by technology
- seeking advancement in their industry where additional educational credentials
may be required
The program is accelerated; it combines business with technology and offers
the flexibility to adapt quickly to changes that comes in the high-technology
field.
The graduate Information Security emphasis is appropriate for students with
undergraduate degrees in networking, computer science, software engineering
science, database or similar majors.
Master of Science in Applied Technology Degree with an Emphasis in Information Technology
Information Security Objectives
- Identify, develop, implement and manage the organization’s global security strategies and systems
to mitigate risk, maintain continuity of operations, and safeguard the organization.
- Develop, coordinate and manage all information security related (processes, practices, and policies)
efforts and goals, including information technology, physical security, regulations, initiatives and standards
consistent with a global business strategic plan organization to reduce risks, respond to incidents, and limit
exposure and liability in all areas of information, financial, physical, personal, and reputation risk.
- Safeguard intellectual property, information and physical assets, systems and facilities including
information security audits, business continuity, incident response and the investigation of security breaches,
in accordance with the regulations and legal matters.
- Research and deploy state-of-the-art technology solutions and innovative security management techniques
to safeguard the organization’s intellectual and physical assets to ensure that all information systems are
functional and secure.
Note:
See degree requirements.
Foundation Courses:
›MSE512 Network and Hardware Technology (3)›MSE513 Applied Systems Administration (3)›MSE514 Applied Security Essentials (3)
Elective Courses:
›MSE511 Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery (3)›MSE520 Federal INFOSEC Standards and Regulations (3)›MSE534 Incident Response and Management (3)›MSE535 Security Assessment Methodology (3)›MSE604 Applied IT Security Project Management (3)›MSE633 Applied Red Team Tactics (3)›MSE634 Covert Channels (3)›MSE636 Security Evaluation Methodology (3)