Information Security Certificate Program

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:

ITM 640       Information Security Risk Assessment (3)
ITM 641       Information Security Policies (3)
ITM 642       Computer Forensics or ACC 553 Digital Forensics (3)
ITM 643       Incident Handling (3)
ITM 691       Field Study in Information Technology Management or an elective course (3)

Elective Courses:

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)
ACC 695     Independent Study in Accounting (3)
ITM 692       Special Topics in Information Technology (3)
ITM 695       Independent Study in Information Systems or Information Technology (3)