Information Assurance (MSI)
Description
Master of Science in Information Assurance with a major in Cybersecurity
For the 2017-18 academic year, this degree program is only available online.
The Master of Science in Information Assurance with a major in Cybersecurity is a multi-disciplinary 30-credit-hour graduate degree. It is designed to produce a comprehensively knowledgeable cybersecurity professional. The aim is to produce capable and rigorously educated leaders to engage in the serious business of protecting the nation's information infrastructure.
Protection of America's critical infrastructure is an emerging national priority. Due to its implications for national security, the responsibility for this program has been placed jointly with the National Security Agency (NSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Universities who meet the rigorous criteria established by these two federal agencies are granted designations as Centers of Excellence in IA education. This is a highly competitive annual pro