NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY IN TELECOMMUNICATION PROGRAM

Title: NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY IN TELECOMMUNICATION PROGRAM Category: United States University Clicks: 3 Listing added: Dec 18, 2007 PageRank: 3/10 Listing Rank:

he M.S. in Computer Information Systems (CIS) is a 36 credit-hour program. It focuses on the technological foundations of computer information systems including areas such as database systems, human-computer interaction, data and computer communications, information security, computer graphics, software engineering, and object-orientation. It is designed to give students a thorough knowledge of the field and to provide an enduring foundation for future professional growth. The program blends theory and practice into a learning experience that develops skills applicable to complex real-world problems. Its formats offer full-time students the opportunity to earn the degree in 12 months and working professionals the opportunity to earn the degree in 12–18 months. This program is available online or on-campus. In addition, students have the option to earn the M.S. in CIS with concentration in information security, which requires a total of 42 credit hours (14 courses), or the Graduate Certificate in Information Security (Information System Security) which requires a total of 15 credit-hours (five courses). The concentration and graduate certificate are recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) based on its certification of the school’s curriculum for compliance with the requirements of NSA national training standards NSTISSI No. 4011 (Information Systems Security Professionals) and CNSSI No. 4013 (System Administrators)