Computer and Network Security Concentration
MBA Program Information
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The Computer and Network Security (CNS) emphasis in the MBA Program is intended
for students who wish to specialize in the Information Technology (IT) field
with an emphasis in security. This emphasis is designed for students who wish to
pursue a career in an IT security related field as a Systems Administrator,
Security Analyst, IT Consultant, Security Consultant, or IT Specialist. Students
who complete this emphasis will be prepared to:
- Design a network and computer infrastructure for an organization while considering security issues and controls.
- Recognize security incidents and implement remedies, controls, and fixes using appropriate technologies and policies.
- Design security remedies, controls, and fixes for next generation network services such as Voice over IP (VoIP), video, presence, multi protocol label switching (MPLS), and Instant Messaging (IM) services.
- Analyze an organization's Information Technology (IT) infrastructure, provide a security analysis, and design custom security solutions.
- Analyze information warfare scenarios by implementing and countering security and hacking strategies from the perspective of security personnel and hackers, respectively.
| Curriculum (2008-2009 Catalog †) |
Hours |
| MBA Core |
24 |
| AC |
515* |
Accounting for Management Decisions |
3 |
| EC |
604* |
Managerial Economics |
3 |
| FI |
615* |
Managerial Finance |
3 |
| MG |
526 |
Corporate Enterprise Management in a Complex and Global Setting |
3 |
| MG |
527 |
Issues in Ethics and Social Responsibility |
3 |
| MG |
630 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
| MG |
695* |
Business Policy and Strategy |
3 |
| MK |
630 |
Strategic Marketing |
3 |
| CNS Concentration Courses |
12 |
| IS |
620 |
Computer Security, Risk Management and Control |
3 |
| CSS |
636 |
Advanced Network Architectures, Services, and Applications |
3 |
| CSS |
656 |
Advanced Security Architectures, Services, and Applications |
3 |
| CSS |
688 |
Information Warfare |
3 |
| Total Hours |
36 |
†If you are a current student who was admitted under a previous catalog, you may click here to view the catalog and curriculum for the academic year in which you were admitted.
*Courses are offered in the 16-week format only, due to the volume of work required to complete the abovementioned courses.
One of the following criteria in addition to those of the Masters Program needs to be met for entry into the Computer and Network Security Concentration:
- Completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in networking, engineering, computer science, or Information Technology (IT) with a 3.0 GPA or better
- Completion of the MIS Concentration/Area in the MBA/MPA Program with a 3.0 GPA or better in MIS
- Significant work experience in the field
- Successful completion of CS 365, IS 603, or equivalent course
Note: Students are urged to check the course schedule with their advisor to determine what courses are offered in what format, and the recommended sequence of courses to be taken.
 CNS Concentration Advising Sheet
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