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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.

This concentration is also available as part of the Master's in Business Administration (MBA) degree at Park University.

Students who complete this emphasis will be prepared to:

  • Discuss security technology solutions including their advantages and disadvantages specific to security risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Examine the human factor and user experience issues associated with security technology solutions.
  • Assess the security impacts of regulatory policy, legislation, and market on an organization or company.
  • Design, deploy, and manage software and network systems of an Information Security Architecture (ISA).

Prerequisite: IS 603* or comparable course (Park CS365 Computer Networking) or relevant work experience.

Computer and Network Security Area Coordinator: Barbara Kushan

Hauptmann School for Public Affairs
911 Main, Suite 900
Kansas City, MO 64105
Tel. (816) 584-6249
E-mail: Barbara.Kushan@park.edu
Web page: http://captain.park.edu/bkushan/cns/cns.htm

MPA Required Core Courses:15 hrs.

Management of Information Services

Course Requirements:  15 hrs.
Four concentration theory courses: 12 hrs.
1.

Computer Security, Risk Management and Control (IS 620)

 3 hrs.
2. Advanced Network Architectures, Services, and Applications (CSS 636)* 3 hrs.
3. Advanced Security Architectures, Services, and Applications (CSS 656)** 3 hrs.
4.

Information Warfare (CSS 688)***

3 hrs.

*Prerequisite: IS 603 or comparable course (Park CS365 Computer Networking) or relevant work experience.

**Prerequisite: IS 620 and CSS 636 or comparable course or relevant work experience.

***Prerequisite: IS 620, CSS 636, and CSS 656 or comparable course or relevant work experience.
Electives (select one) : 3 hrs.
1. Applied Cryptography (CSS 675)  
2. Computer and Network Forensics (CSS 677)  
*Successful completion of Computer Network and Telecommunications Systems (IS 603) or Computer Networking (CS 365) is required before enrolling in IS 620.

Cross-Sector Courses from outside the concentration; may include courses from any graduate program****: 6 hrs.

1. Emerging Topics in Public Affairs (PA 503) 3 hrs.
2.

Independent Study in Public Affairs (PA 504)

 1-3 hrs.
3. International Service-Learning Experience (ISLE) (PA 506) 1 hr.
4. Workshop on Current Issues in Public Affairs (PA 507) 1-3 hrs.
****May require permission of the graduate program.

 

Degree Plan for Computer and Network Security - The degree plan shows detailed requirements for the M.P.A. with Computer and Network Security as concentration area.

Mapping Your MPA Degree - The mapping sheet offers sample degree plans on various time tables and is designed to assist you finding your optimal M.P.A. degree schedule.

Application for Degree Candidacy (CSS)- Complete the application for Degree Candidacy and submit to the M.P.A. Program Manager before applying for graduation.

Link to Graduate Certificate in Computer and Network Security

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