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Computer and Network Security

The Master of Public Affairs degree with the Computer and Network Security concentration is intended for those who wish to specialize in the Information Technology (IT) field with an emphasis in security.

This emphasis is designed for those 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.
  • Address application security issues affecting the areas of data management, programming, operating systems, and Web applications/services.

 

MPA Curriculum (2009-2010 Catalog)
Hours
Core Courses
18
PA 501 Public Affairs Concepts and Theory
3
PA 502 Public Affairs Methodology
3
PA 508 Research and Analysis
3
PA 509 Leadership Development and Organizations
3
PA 600 Ethical Foundations of Authority and Responsibility
3
PA 602 Seminar in Public Affairs
3
Computer & Network Security Concentration Courses
15
Theory/Practice Integration Courses
15
Required Courses  
IS 605 Data Management and Applications Security
3
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
Electives (Select one of the following)
CSS 624 Physical (Environmental) Security
3
CSS 675 Applied Cryptography
3
CSS 677 Computer and Network Forensics
3
CSS 688 Information Warfare
3
Cross-Sector Courses
3
Total
36

*Successful completion of a course in Computer Network and Telecommunications Systems (Park University CS365, IS603, or equivalent) or relevant work experience and IS605 is required before enrolling in IS620.

Computer and Network Security Area Coordinator: John Cigas

Hauptmann School for Public Affairs
911 Main, Suite 900
Kansas City, MO 64105
Tel. (816) 584-6249
E-mail: jcigas@park.edu

 

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