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Overview
The Information Security and Digital Forensics program from Niagara University equips individuals with the knowledge necessary for the Certified Information Systems Security Management Professionals (CISSP) certification. Students are trained utilizing professional applications in computer and mobile forensics, and provided knowledge and expertise in network security, ethical hacking and privacy. This training occurs in one of our new on-campus information security labs.
The ISDF program isn’t only intended for computer and information sciences majors, but also for students majoring in criminal justice, business, healthcare and accounting.
Job Projections
The demand for specialized information security workers is on the rise, and the future indicates that this field will continue to grow nationwide. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the information security field will grow by 18 percent.
Additionally, the New York State Department of Labor has outlined a similar statewide growth rate (17.2 percent) for the same period.
Programme Structure
Courses included:- Principles of Information Security and Federal Law
- Data Privacy
- Managing Security Risks
- Ethical Hacking
- Network Security
- Software Security
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Computer Sciences IT Security View 221 other Masters in IT Security in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official transcripts from colleges and universities attended indicating the awarding of an accredited undergraduate degree.
- An online application.
- Two letters of recommendation - Academic or Professional (the form is automatically generated during the online application).
- Personal statement - Two-page, double-spaced, typewritten statement discussing your academic and/or research background, your career goals, your personal philosophy related to your area of study, and how Niagara University's graduate program will prepare you to meet your career and educational objectives.
- GRE scores taken within the past five years. Students that have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of over 3.0 area are not required to submit a GRE for consideration.
- Optional Resume.
Tuition Fee
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International
26250 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 875 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
26250 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 875 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for New York City
1819 - 3968 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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