St. Cloud State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Science – Information Assurance

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Information Assurance program is a joint development between the College of Business and the College of Science and Engineering through the Departments of Information Systems and Computer Networking Applications. The program is designed to prepare information assurance and security professionals to work in a wide variety of capacities both in management and technical fields, to support and protect the nation's information infrastructure, and conduct advanced research. Competencies will be developed in both management and technical areas such as policies, risk management, software system security, database security and network security.
Length of Program - Measured by Semesters
The prgram offers two tracks: Plan A, thesis at 30 credits; and Plan B, Starred Paper at 33 credits.

Part-time student: five to six semesters taking six credits per semester
Full-time student: four semesters taking eight credits per semester

Graduate Assistantship Overview

Two graduate assistantship positions are generally sponsored each year, and are available both fall and spring semesters.
Graduate assistants in information assurance mainly provide instructional and research assistance to MSIA faculty.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999