Overview

Key facts

After graduating Information Assurance and Security at Sam Houston State University, you will utilize knowledge and methods to ensure the protection of corporate information resources, be able to effectively harden and secure network systems, prevent network damage, perform risk assessment and plan for disaster recovery.

Learning outcomes

This degree is open to you if you have completed an undergraduate Computer Science or Management Information Systems major or minor, or if you have a baccalaureate degree in a related technical field and appropriate professional experience.

Why choose the SHSU Information Assurance and Security M.S. Program?

Career Networking. Learn alongside students who typically hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, Management Information Systems, or another quantitative area.
Earning Potential: Qualify for a pay increase for earning this advanced degree.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Operating System Security

Database Security

Organizational System Security

Business Continuity Management

Principle and Policy in Information Assurance

Directed Management and Development Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Informatics & Information Technology Terrorism & Security Cyber Security View 106 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Application

Application fee

Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution

Up-to-date Resume

Official GRE scores

Two letters of recommendation that address the applicant's qualification for graduate study

Tuition Fee

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International

21840 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 728 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

21840 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 728 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

9600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 320 USD per credit during 12 months.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Information Assurance and Security.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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