Information Systems Security Management Graduate Certificate Program

Announcing the NEW Information Systems Security Management Graduate Certificate Program!

Recent security breaches and threats to the security of data, information, and systems highlight the need for enhanced information systems security.

Ball State University offers a graduate-level security certificate program to prepare individuals as security professionals. Successful completion of the Information Systems Security Mangement Graduate Certificate Program provides both theoretical and hands-on knowledge to handle complex security issues.

Unique Program Structure
The Organizational Assurance and Information Security Center (OAsIS), the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management, and the Center for Information and Communication Sciences, have structured a unique program that provides:

effective preparation for industry-recognized certification (CSSP, CISSP).
both theory and hands-on opportunities.
the case study approach for real-world application.
elective course work for those pursuing a Masters degree.
weekend courses at a convenient site in Indianapolis.

A Marketable Certificate
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between the years 2002 and 2012, there will be a 36% increase in the number of security-related jobs, and more than 122,000 additional employees will be hired in the field.

Program Curriculum (Click here for full course descriptions)

Course ID	Course Description	Credits	Prerequisites
ISOM 601	Introduction to Computer and Network Security	3	None
ISOM 602	Host Hardening	3	ISOM 601
ISOM 603	Network Designs and Security Concerns	3	ISOM 602
ISOM 604	Security Technologies	3	ISOM 603
ISOM 605	Disaster Recovery and Computer Forensics	3	ISOM 604

Who Should Enroll

All candidates must have:

An undergraduate degree.
Competencies in information systems.

Additionally, candidates might be those who:

Aspire to be security professionals.
Are IT professionals needing a foundation of computer security.
Are preparing for security certifications for their current career.
Need security courses as electives for a graduate degree.

The ISSM Graduate Certificate Program positions successful graduates for careers in finance, health care, education, government, as well as private business.

Want More Information?

For questions about the program, contact:
Dr. Sushil Sharma, Associate Professor
Department of Information Systems and Operations Management
(765) 285-5315

Dr. Ronald Kovac, Professor
Center for Information and Communication Sciences
(765) 285-1889

For questions about the application and registration process, contact:
Beth Davis
Graduate Business Programs
Miller College of Business
(765) 285-1931