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Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology

School of Business and Technology

Information Assurance and Security specialization

The need to protect enterprises against threats to information system availability, integrity, and confidentiality has made information assurance and security expertise a valuable skill within businesses, government agencies, and military organizations. This online master's specialization in Information Assurance and Security is designed around the domains of knowledge in the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) certification. The curriculum addresses core information assurance and security topics, including enterprise security and security risk management, as well as such emerging areas as wireless security and computer forensics. It combines technical and policy-focused course work that will strengthen your ability to protect information system security while supporting organizational goals. You will also have access to Capella’s Virtual Lab Environment, which allows you to test open vulnerabilities and simulate and protect against attacks on system design. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing information security management or consulting positions in business, health care, government, and the military.

NSA and Homeland Security designation

Capella has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE) for the academic years 2007–2012
Image of the NSA and DHS logosCapella is one of the select four-year colleges and graduate-level universities given the CAEIAE designation. Visit the Center for Information Assurance Education, Capella's resource for developing knowledge related to information security.

 

Credit for prior learning may save you substantial time and money.

Don't relearn what you already know. Certifications like the CISSP® may position you to use Capella's Prior Learning Assessment process to demonstrate skills and knowledge that match the competencies of specific courses in your degree program.** Your enrollment counselor can provide details.

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Total Program: 48 quarter credits
Up to 12 quarter credits may be transferred into this specialization
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Next Start Date: June 4, 2012
Credit: $610 §

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Gain more value from your degree

Expand your educational and career opportunities by choosing one of Capella's degree enrichment options.

  • Expand your career options with additional specializations

    Increase your knowledge and career options by earning multiple specializations as part of your bachelor's or master's degree program at Capella. If you have elective courses in your program, you may be able to use them toward earning another specialization. However, completing additional specializations may extend your total credits beyond the requirements of your degree.

Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • TS5004 - Technical Communications
  • TS5010 - Introduction to Enterprise Application Architecture
  • TS5011 - Managing People and Technology
  • TS5130 - System Development Theory and Practice
  • TS5160 - Business Foundations
  • TS5536 - Ethical and Legal Considerations in Information Technology

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • Choose five from the following courses:
  • TS5311 - Enterprise Security
  • TS5312 - Security Risk Management
  • TS5531 - Security Management Practices
  • TS5532 - Secure System Development and Cryptography
  • TS5533 - Wireless Security
  • TS5534 - Computer Forensics and Investigations
  • TS5535 - Business Security Management and Government Directives
  • TS5999 - Current Trends in Information Technology

Capstone Course (taken during the learner's final quarter)

  • TS5910 - Information Assurance and Security Capstone* - 4 quarter credits
**Residents of Washington may receive credit through our prior learning assessment only in the bachelor's and MBA programs.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.

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If you're considering pursuing a management or director-level position in a function that requires both IT and business expertise, you may also want to consider our MBA specialization in Information Technology Management. Capella also offers a master's specialization in General Information Technology that provides the business knowledge and IT skills needed to make significant contributions to your organization.


If you're considering becoming a postsecondary IT instructor or want to consult in the field of IT, you may also want to learn more about our PhD specialization in Information Technology Education.



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MSIT in Information Assurance and Security

December 11, 2010Mark I have two bachelors degrees from "On Ground" universities and I am taking courses at Capella on line towards my masters degree. I have to say that initially I was skeptical about the validity of an "on line" education. I thought that Capella was just another paper mill where you paid your money and got your degree without having to do any really relevant work. I was totally in error. I am currently in my fourth course ad Capella. All of my courses to date have been in the core group and each one has been extremely relevant to my general work environment. I was going to take two classes per quarter but realized that with the work load required I could only take one course at a time and still complete my course work with the best possible grades. In addition to finding the course work challenging I have found the professors at Capella to be both highly competent and professional. I think that anyone wanting a serious graduate degree would do very well to choose Capella University.

Masters of Science in Information Assurance and Security

November 22, 2010Vaughn I went to Capella University directly out of college. For my undergraduate, I went to Temple University and graduated in January 2010. When I graduated, I wanted to work on my career, but also go to school. This option was perfect. The program I chose is fully accredited, I am able to work at my current job, financial aid went through, and I spend my time at the library, work, and home making it happen. I would recommend doing your undergraduate degree at a traditional brick and mortar school and do not take online classes there. When you start your Master's program or Doctoral program at Capella, you go into it with a better expectation. The downfall is the personal one on one interaction and the late night socializing that you do at traditional schools is not there at Capella. There is some of it through computer to computer interaction, however you can't replace human to human interactions that prepare you for the real world. Go with this rather than University of Phoenix. Seriously.

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November 22, 2010Art This is my third stab a distance learning. I dropped the first two because it seemed that I was being told to read a book then take a test. At Capella it has been totally different. There is real interaction with instructors and fellow learners. The learning is both academic and practical. I should have my masters by this time next year.

Masters in information assurance

July 16, 2011tejus I would be thankful if I can provided with the course contents of this program. I prefer to pursue a full time on campus masters program in Information Assurance. Hope to see you soon. Thank You Tejus Redlpalle
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