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Overview
Program Description
The Information Systems and Security Management program of Tuskegee University is an interdisciplinary program offered under a cooperative arrangement with various departments including Accounting, Economics, Finance; Management, and Computer Science. Students graduating from the major will help to fill the need for well-educated Information Systems and Security management specialists in the government, private sector, and academia.
The program objectives, identified as being critical to the accomplishment of this mission are:
- Impart and enhance knowledge about information systems security
- Expand and develop ability to secure and manage complex business systems
- Instill and nurture social awareness, and the ability to function in a team
- Instill and nurture a sense of ethics
- Develop an understanding of strategic and policy issues
Mission
The Information Systems and Security Management (ISSM) Master of Science program at Tuskegee University is designed to fill the current and future needs for Information Assurance professionals to support the nation’s information infrastructure. Information Assurance has become a critical issue for businesses as they encounter problems from external network attacks as well as internal issues due to lax control systems and compliance requirements.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Information Security
- Network Security and Management
- Information Security Policy and Risk Analysis
- Information Security Economics
- Information Security Operations Management
- Financial Security Systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 61
Credits
30 alternative credits
- Thesis option: 33 credits
- Non-thesis option: 30 credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Informatics & Information Sciences Computer Sciences Cyber Security View 316 other Masters in Cyber Security in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 61
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business/ computer science or closely related field
- GPA of 3.0 or better at an undergraduate level
- Graduate Records Examination (GRE) /Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT)
- Statement of Purpose and three letters of recommendation
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Tuition Fee
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International
20378 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10189 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
20378 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10189 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Tuskegee
850 - 1300 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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.
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