Information Security & Intelligence
Why Choose Information Security & Intelligence?
The ISI program is certified by NSA's Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation Program as a National Center of Academic Excellence. The ISI program is also the first university program in the nation to be designated a Center for Digital Forensic Academic Excellence by the Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) and Air Force Office of Special Investigations.
As the only program of its kind in the country, Ferris State University’s Information Security & Intelligence (ISI) program is at the forefront in its response to the need for skilled workers in Information Security/Data Analysis/Digital Forensics. Developed with input from industry, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Pentagon, and investigative agencies, this program provides hands-on utilization of state of the art technology including emphasis on information security, visual analysis, data mining, and digital forensics. It's uniquely positioned to prepare students to address the global cyber security issues facing organizations and society. Qualified faculty bring to students the combination of real world experience, academic preparation,
specialized training, and certifications. Our computer forensics coursework is accepted as meeting the education requirement to sit for computer forensics examinations. Our mobile
application development and penetration testing concentrations are at the forefront of information security issues. This is indeed a degree that enables its graduates to stand out in the workplace with a set of skills, knowledge, and abilities that few others will match.
Career Opportunities
The Information Security & Intelligence degree prepares you for a variety of career possibilities in fields that allow you to see your contribution in action. Computer Forensics, Information Security, Intelligence/Big Data, Incident Response, and Secure Mobile Application Development are a few of the possibilities. Opportunities exist in the government, security, intelligence, health care, insurance, finance, and education fields.
Admission Requirements
New students: 3.0 high school GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and an ACT composite score of 22. Transfer students: Combined college or university GPA of 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) from all institutions attended. GPA is based on completion of 12 credit hours or more. Transfer equivalency for FSU's ENGL 150 or placement during the first semester at FSU which would require an ACT English score of 16 or higher; Compass score 70 – 100. Transfer equivalency for FSU's MATH 115 or placement during the first semester at FSU which would require an ACT Math score of 19 or higher; Compass Algebra score 46 - 74 and HS Algebra with 2.0.
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Additional guidance can be found on the College of Business web page under the Admissions tab.
Graduation Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Information Security & Intelligence is awarded to those individuals who have completed the 120 required credit hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA in their major classes, concentration classes, and overall.
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Accountancy, Finance & Information Systems 119 South Street, BUS 212
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2284 231-591-2434
Required Courses Credit Hours
ACCT 201 Principles of Accounting 1 3
STQM 260 Introduction to Statistics 3
MGMT 301 Applied Management 3
MKTG 321 Principles of Marketing 3
MGMT 350 Mgmt Metrics & Decision Making 3
Business Courses
HSCJ 310 Digital Forensics and Analysis 3
HSCJ 317 Fraud Examination 3
ISIN 200 Secure Digital Technologies 3
ISIN 300 Link and Visual Analysis 3
ISIN 301 Data-Intelligence Comp Theory 3
ISIN 305 Developing a Web Presence 3
ISIN 308 Principles of Info Security 3
ISIN 312 Applications of Info Security 3
ISIN 325 Database Security 3
ISIN 380 Current Issues in ISIN 3
ISIN 429 Legal-Ethical Issues Infor Sec 3
ISIN 491 ISI Internship Array
ISIN 499 Capstone Experience 3
PROJ 320 Proj Management Fundamentals 3
STQM 270 Introduction to Data Mining 3
STQM 360 Risk Analysis and Strategy 3
Major
Custom Concentration
12
HSCJ 315 Advanced Digital Forensics 3
ISYS 325 Networking Essentials 3
ISIN 335 Pen Testing and Cloud Security 3 Directed Elective
3
HSCJ 315 Advanced Digital Forensics 3
ISIN 335 Pen Testing and Cloud Security 3
ISIN 430 Pen Testing & Mobile Security 3 Directed Elective
3
ISIN 335 Pen Testing and Cloud Security 3
STQM 322 Inferential Statistics 3
STQM 342 Data Mining Tools 3
STQM 380 Data Mining Processes 3
ISYS 277 Linux Network Administration 3
ISYS 325 Networking Essentials 3
Electives
6
Twelve credits must be satisfied by an approved minor or one of the concentrations listed below. Advisor approval required. Concentrations may not be available at all campuses
Digital Forensics Concentration
Penetration Testing & Secure Software Concentration
Data Mining Concentration (Big Rapids campus only)
Network Security Concentration
Transfer
12 Directed Electives
ENGL 150 English 1 3
ENGL 250 English 2 3
COMM 121 Fundamentals-Public Speaking 3
COMM 105 Interpersonal Communication 3
ENGL 325 Advanced Business Writing 3
ENGL 321 Advanced Composition 3
ENGL 311 Advanced Technical Writing 3
Lab Science Elective
4 Science Elective
3-4
MATH 115 Intermediate Algebra 3
Electives (one at 200 level or above, one foreign language
recommended) 9
Electives (one at 200 level or above)
9
University General Education
Communication Competence
Choose one:
Choose one:
Scientific Understanding
Quantitative Skills
If MATH ACT is 24 or higher, substitute a general education elective. Cultural Enrichment
Minimum credit hours required for ISI bachelor degree:
