MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREES INFORMATION SECURITY
Master of Science Degree
Program DescriptionKeiser University’s Master of Science in Information Security offers an intensive graduate program that provides information technology professionals with theoretical and practical knowledge in security concepts such as access control, secure application development, business continuity planning, cryptography, e-commerce regulations, operational, physical, architectural security, telecommunications and network security. This curriculum will prepare students for careers as a Chief Information Officer, Chief Security Officer, and network forensic specialist. Upon completion of the program graduate students should be able to take the widely recognized Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam.
Program Objectives
Keiser University’s Master of Science in Information Security program enables students to contribute to the Information Technology profession through independent learning, scholarship, and research. At the conclusion of the program, master’s students will be able to:
Manage the use of information security methodologies in the practice of information assurance and risk management.
Identify areas of security concerns within system and application software.
Assess the security needs of an enterprise information system and its applications to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of digital data.
Plan the use of network security using current cryptographic and access control technologies.
Create information security polices and disaster recovery procedures that conform to moral, legal and ethical standards.
Compose physical security methodologies to address system vulnerabilities and apply appropriate countermeasures in response to threats.
Conduct scholarly research pertaining to contemporary information security issues.
Demonstrate professional communication skills in writing through organizing, thinking critically, and communicating ideas and information in documents and presentations.
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Program Outline
To receive a Master of Science in Information Security degree, students must earn 36.0 graduate semester credit hours. Transfer of graduate credits will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
Thirty program hours must be completed through Keiser University. Program requirements are as follows:
Master of Science in Information Security Courses (36.0 credit hours)
Required Major Core Courses (36.0 credit hours)
ISS500 Operating Systems and Application Support 3.0 credit hours (co-requisite course)
ISS510 Enterprise Information Systems
Networks 3.0 credit hours
ISS520 Database Systems and Security 3.0 credit hours
ISS550 Software Engineering 3.0 credit hours
ISS630 Secure Client Server Computing 3.0 credit hours
ISS640 Cryptography 3.0 credit hours
ISS655 Global E-Commerce and Privacy
Assurance 3.0 credit hours
ISS670 Advanced Network Security 3.0 credit hours
ISS680 Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems 3.0 credit hours ISS685 E-Discovery, Network and Computer
Forensics 3.0 credit hours
ISS695 Risk Analysis and Vulnerability
Assessment 3.0 credit hours
ISS699 Capstone Project Information Security 3.0 credit hours
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP
Master of Science Degree
Program Description
The Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership (MSITL) is a career oriented multi-disciplinary program designed to provide students with the required competencies in management and technology. This program provides the foundations of information technology and business leadership skills needed for managers to be successful in the 21st Century. Core competencies include leadership, human resources, project management, communications, technical management and strategic planning.
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Program Objectives
Keiser University’s MSITL program prepares students to contribute to the profession of information technology leadership. Upon completion of this program, students are prepared to assume leadership roles in information technology by:
Exhibiting or demonstrating the information security, business and strategic leadership skills to manage the use of hardware, software, and personnel to effectively support an enterprise information system and align it with an organization’s business practice;
Summarizing and discussing the ethical and legal responsibilities of organizations as they relate to the use of technology;
Applying managerial leadership skills, marketing strategies and/or international business concepts, theory, and research to critically analyze and solve technology problems in unpredictable environments.
Demonstrating professional communication skills in writing through organizing, thinking critically, and communicating ideas and information in documents and presentations.
Prerequisites for Major Courses
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in an information technology related field or baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and supervisory related work experience.
NOTE: Courses in the MSITL program are each eight-weeks in length, and students are normally scheduled for two courses concurrently.
Program Outline
To receive a Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership degree, students must earn 36 graduate semester credit hours. In the final semester of their program, students complete a capstone project. Students select two elective courses in this program. Thirty of the program hours must be completed through Keiser University. Program requirements are as follows:
Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership Major Core Courses (30.0 credit hours)
ISS510 Enterprise Information Systems and Networks 3.0 credit hours ISS520 Database Systems and Security 3.0 credit hours ISS655 Global E-Commerce and Privacy Assurance 3.0 credit hours
MAN671 Leadership Development 3.0 credit hours
MAN672 Human Resources Management 3.0 credit hours
MAN673 Organizational Change 3.0 credit hours
MTL520 Information Systems Management 3.0 credit hours
MTL530 Computer Security 3.0 credit hours
MTL650 Social, Legal, Ethical Issues and the Internet 3.0 credit hours MTL690 Capstone Project Technology Leadership 3.0 credit hours Elective Courses (6.0 credit hours)
MTL655 Data Warehousing 3.0 credit hours
MTL665 Service Oriented Architecture 3.0 credit hours
MTL675 Cloud, Virtualization and Mobile Services 3.0 credit hours ISS695 Risk Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment 3.0 credit hours
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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREES EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Program DescriptionKeiser University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership degree prepares reflective scholars and capable professionals who apply theory, method, and research to dynamically improve schools under their leadership and, ultimately, the communities they serve. The program fosters lifelong learning and values leadership, ethical and informed decision-making, diversity, assessment, program evaluation, effective communication, and technology.
Program Objectives
Keiser University’s PhD in Educational Leadership program enables students to contribute to the education profession through independent learning, scholarship, and research. Upon completion of this program, students are able to:
Apply leadership theory and ethical, reflective decision-making to manage and administer schools and school systems.
Evaluate and apply best practices in instruction using effective teaching practices, emerging technologies, and assessment techniques to achieve optimal educational outcomes.
Create a shared vision of a learning culture by understanding and responding to the political, social, economic, legal and cultural environment.
Respond to diverse communities of interest to create a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
Continue to renew and develop expertise in the field of leadership demonstrated by effective written, spoken, and digital communication.
Advance the body of knowledge through relevant, reflective, action-oriented research and scholarship.
Demonstrate professional communication skills in writing through organizing, thinking critically, and communicating ideas and information in documents, presentations, and publications.