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 The Master of Science in Information Assurance (MSIA) degree program combines theory with applied learning enabling security practitioners to be functional upon completing the degree. The program has been designed to meet the high demand for information assurance professionals in government, corporations and industry.
The Walsh MSIA allows students to choose a specialization that fits their professional goals. Students whose undergraduate work was in accounting or finance may wish to pursue the audit track and prepare for the CISA certification offered by the ISACA. Students who wish to focus their careers in law enforcement will find the digital forensics track will meet their needs. Executives and high level managers who plan to be information assurance decision-makers will prefer the rigorous chief information security officer track. Click here to learn more about the Walsh Information Assurance Center which serves companies and organizations and provides student projects.
Program Format
To earn a Master of Science in Information Assurance (MSIA) degree from Walsh College, students must complete 12 to 17 courses, totaling 36 to 51 credits, depending on prior course work. Advanced standing credit is not to exceed 12 semester credit hours and may be awarded towards the MSIA degree for equivalent, graduate course work completed at another institution; time limits may apply. A minimum of 24 hours must be taken in residence at Walsh College.
The MSIA foundation courses may be taken at Walsh College or excluded, depending on a student’s prior education, certifications and/or experience. Individuals who have the CISA, CISM, CISSP, or CPP will be excluded from the foundation courses.
MSIA Applicants must be able to document competency in one of the following ways:
- Possess an undergraduate degree in a computer-related field
- Provide documented competency in the area of computer security and a minimum of one of the following certifications:
Security + certification
CIW Security Certification
Network + Certification
Microsoft Certification (MCSA, MCSE)
Novell Certification (CNA, CNE, MCNE)
Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNE, CCIE)
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- Provide a minimum of two years verifiable professional level full-time work experience in network design/development/administration or information assurance
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- Successfully complete BIT 526 Enterprise Network Architectures with a grade of "C" (2.000) or better.
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Foundation Courses (if required)
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BIT 546 Information Systems Security
BIT 571 Building an Information Protection Program
BIT 572 Information Security Safeguards
BIT 573 Information Systems Threat Assessment
BIT 574 Cryptography
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IA 500 Seminar on Public Sector Security Issues
IA 510 Secure System Architecture and Design
IA 520 Ethics and Legal Issues for Security Practitioners
IA 530 Authentication Technologies and Standards
IA 540 Intrusion Techniques and Defenses
IA 545 Physical Security
IA 547 Seminar on Business Continuity Planning
IA 590 Information Assurance Capstone
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| Specializations |
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Compliance, Governance Audit
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Digital Forensics
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