Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology
Information Security Specialization
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School of Business and Technology
This online master's degree with a specialization in information security will deepen your knowledge of emerging security threats and solutions, helping you to develop information security and disaster recovery plans to protect the enterprise. This specialization combines technical and policy-level course work, allowing you to build information assurance (IA) skills to protect information systems by ensuring availability, integrity, and confidentiality. The curriculum is designed around the domains of knowledge represented in the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) certification.
Capella University Earns CNSS Certification
The Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) has validated that Capella's information security curriculum meets the CNSS requirements and system standards 4011 and 4013. Learn more about CNSS.
Center for Information Assurance Education
A one-stop resource for developing knowledge related to information security. Visit the Center for Information Assurance Education.
- ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: Program starting soon!
- COST PER 4-CREDIT COURSE: $2,060
- (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment)
- TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 48 credits
  
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You may be closer than you think. The petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on an evaluation of the petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience. Learn more about earning credit for prior learning
Core Courses:
- TS5004 - Technical Communications - 4 credits
- TS5110 - Enterprise System and Application Development - 4 credits OR
- TS5111 - Overview of Enterprise Applications - 4 credits
- TS5120 - Project Management for Technology Professionals - 4 credits
- TS5130 - System Development Theory and Practice - 4 credits
- TS5140 - System Usability Analysis and Design - 4 credits OR
- TS5150 - Enterprise Application Testing - 4 credits OR
- TS5151 - Quality Assurance - 4 credits
- TS5160 - Business Foundations - 4 credits
Choose five specialization courses:
- TS5507 - Network Technology - 4 credits
- TS5508 - Enterprise System Security - 4 credits
- TS5520 - Operating System Theory and Application - 4 credits
- TS5525 - Project Risk Management - 4 credits
- TS5531 - Security Management Practices - 4 credits
- TS5532 - Secure System Development and Cryptology - 4 credits
- TS5533 - Wireless Security - 4 credits
- TS5534 - Computer Forensics and Investigations - 4 credits
- TS5536 - Ethical and Legal Considerations in Information Technology - 4 credits
- TS5899 - Special Topics in Technology - 4 credits OR
- Choose two 2-credit intensive study courses in place of one 4-credit specialization course:
- TS5270 - Cyber Threats to Enterprise Security - 2 credits
- TS5271 - Network Security Solutions for the Enterprise - 2 credits
- Integrative Project course (taken during the learner's final quarter):
- TS5990 - Integrative Project - 4 credits
Register now for a course, or call 1-888-227-2736.
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