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Capella University Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology Information Assurance and Security

Capella University - Master of Science (MS) in - Information Technology - Information Assurance and Security

 
Capella University - Master of Science (MS) in - Information Technology - Information Assurance and Security






Capella University
Master of Science (MS) in
Information Technology
Information Assurance and Security
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The need to protect enterprises against threats to information system availability, integrity, and confidentiality has made information assurance and security expertise a valuable skill within businesses, government agencies, and military organizations. This online master's specialization in Information Assurance and Security is designed around the domains of knowledge in the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) certification. The curriculum addresses core information assurance and security topics, including enterprise security and security risk management, as well as such emerging areas as wireless security and computer forensics. It combines technical and policy-focused course work that will strengthen your ability to protect information system security while supporting organizational goals. You will also have access to Capella‘s Virtual Lab Environment, which allows you to test open vulnerabilities and simulate and protect against attacks on system design. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing information security management or consulting positions in business, health care, government, and the military.
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3 Year Baccalaureate - Non-U.S.
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You‘ll get a sense of the Capella University difference from the moment you talk to one of our enrollment counselors. "They made me feel like a person, not just a number," says Miriam Napolitano-Magaw, who earned a master‘s degree with a specialization in mental health counseling. "That meant a lot to me."

Capella University offers online degrees in the fields of business management, health care, higher education, human resources, information technology, mental health, K-12 education, public safety and public administration. An accredited university, Capella delivers a challenging education to more than 28,000 students in all 50 states and 45 other countries.

Capella believes in providing students both superb academics and practical skills, so classes are taught by faculty members who are scholars and practitioners in their fields. Additionally, where applicable, curricula are constructed to meet the standards established by professional trade associations to ensure students gain the knowledge sought by employers.

"Capella was an awesome experience," says James Baker, who earned a PhD in Education. "I never worried about the credibility of my degree because I realized I was getting a world-class education that would rival anyone‘s." In a 2007 survey of Capella alumni, 98 percent of the respondents said they were satisfied with their course experience and 91 percent agreed that their Capella education provided them with knowledge and skills that increased their career or professional options.

Capella helps more than 75 percent of students with financial aid assistance. In addition, Capella has relationships with more than 100 corporations, 200 U.S. community colleges, and every branch of the U.S. armed forces, providing reduced tuition and other special benefits to members of those organizations.

Capella University admissions requirements

Admissions requirements vary by program and specialization. International applicants residing outside the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands are not eligible for acceptance into programs requiring supervised clinical internships or practica within the Schools of Education, Human Services, and Psychology. Learn more about our 28 PhD, PsyD, DPA, EdD, EdS, MS, MSN, MPA, MBA, BS and BPA degree programs and 123 specializations by talking to one of our enrollment counselors at 1.888.227.3552.

Financial aid at Capella University

Three in four Capella students receive financial aid to cover their expenses. Capella participates in several federal financial aid programs including the Federal Pell Grant Program and Federal Stafford Loan Program. Capella is also eligible to certify Veterans Educational Benefits and can provide information on other non-federal loan programs. Also available are Capella-funded scholarships in select disciplines, such as the Robert C. Ford Human Services Scholarship and the Helene Krivosha Scholarship for education students, as well as external scholarships offered specifically to Capella students, such as the Go the Distance Scholarship. To discuss financial aid options, please contact one of our enrollment counselors at 1.888.227.3552.

Military benefits at Capella University

Capella University is dedicated to assisting members of the armed forces, their families and veterans. Benefits include tuition discounts, credit for military training, a dedicated military support services team, a flexible military leave policy, affiliations with key military organizations, and credit for DAU courses. Learn more about our support of service members and our 28 PhD, PsyD, DPA, EdD, EdS, MS, MSN, MPA, MBA, BS and BPA degree programs and 123 specializations by talking to one of our enrollment counselors at 1.888.227.3552.

"The leadership, management, and marketing skills I've learner at Capella are already useful in my military role, but they're equally valuable in preparing me for a civilian career in business."
Rick Jensen
Currently pursuing a MS in Organization and Management
Major, Minnesota Army National Guard

Leading organizations value and respect our programs. Capella University has formal alliances with more than 100 corporations, the Armed Forces, and nearly twenty-five percent of all American community colleges. Contact a Capella University enrollment counselor to determine if your organization has an alliance and what benefits you are eligible to receive. Start today.

Capella University accreditation

Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org. Capella University, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552), www.capella.edu.

 

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