Northeastern University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. in Information Assurance

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Information Assurance (IA) concerns the protection of information systems by ensuring data privacy and integrity, user authenticity, and legitimate use of system resources. IA professionals understand the relationship between information technology and people, systems, society, policy, and law.

This interdisciplinary Master of Science is offered jointly by the College of Computer and Information Science and the College of Criminal Justice and is the only such program in New England. The National Security Agency/Department of Homeland Security Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education and Research has designated the University as a Center of Excellence in Information Assurance Education and graduates can expect to work in federal, state and local government, law enforcement agencies as well as commercial and financial organizations.

Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC); certified as a Center of Academic Excellence by the NSA and Department of Homeland Security

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above