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Executive Master's in Information Systems Security

This executive program is mapped directly to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and National Security Agency (NSA) cyber security education standards. It also aligns with the (ISC)2 CISSP Common Body of Knowledge. CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) is an industry-leading professional certification for cyber security experts such as security practitioners, managers, and executives.

Our program is intended for those who have earned their baccalaureate degree and already work in the information technology field. If you’re interested in continuing your education and enhancing your credentials, you’ll find that UC’s executive information systems security degree program is built to help you achieve your goals.

You’ll learn how to prevent or mitigate data loss by:

Developing and implementing security policies
Managing compliance with federal regulations for information security
Creating disaster prevention and recovery plans
Identifying and preventing issues related to hardware, software, and networks
Ensuring the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of information
Implementing physical security measures to restrict access

And Much More

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About The Programme

Earning an Executive Master of Science in Information Security Systems will equip you to take the CISSP certification exam. You’ll also graduate ready to pursue a new career path in INFOSEC or apply the latest information assurance and cyber security principles in your current role.

University of the Cumberlands has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). There are just over 200 universities nationwide with CAE-CD designation, and only two other universities in Kentucky included in this elite group.

Course Details

Course Requirements

Core Courses (30 hours)

ISOL 531 - Access Control
ISOL 532 - Telecommunications and Network Security
ISOL 533 - Information Security and Risk Management
ISOL 534 - Application Security
ISOL 535 - Cryptography
ISOL 536 - Security Architecture and Design
ISOL 631 - Operations Security
ISOL 632 - Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Planning
ISOL 633 - Legal Regulations, Compliance, and Investigation
ISOL 634 - Physical Security
Capstone Course (1 hour)
ISOL 699 - Info Security Project (1 hour) OR INTR 599 – Applied Practical Learning (1 hour)

All online students who are seeking to earn this degree must take this course in lieu of INTR 599, in addition to meeting all program degree requirements. Executive format students can substitute the required INTR 599 course in lieu of ISOL 699 as part of their program degree requirements.

Executive format programs have an applied learning component (internship or practicum) that is an integral and essential part of the established curriculum. Due to the applied learning component required for the degree program, Executive format students must enroll in INTR every term of enrollment.

Executive Program Format

Our Executive Programs include hybrid course days designed for international graduate students studying in the U.S., or domestic students seeking a hybrid-format program. We strive to incorporate professional experience and real-world application of course curriculum into our programs to enhance the learning experience. Practical Training is an integral part of program coursework and available to all students. At the University of the Cumberlands our degree programs focus on quality education at an affordable price.

Executive Program students take three (3) courses per semester. The program semester is based on the existing UC semester calendar, with three (3) annual semesters: fall, spring, and summer. Two of the courses each semester focus on the specific program content. Additionally, students will be required to attend an intensive residency weekend as part of their course enrollment each term. The third class includes an Applied Learning Practicum, in which students apply what they are learning in their other two courses to the real world via work or internship experiences.

Programme Highlights

Type

Executive Master

Cost Starting From

$17019

Location

Hybrid

Credits

$549

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