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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Information Systems, M.S. (Cybersecurity Management Concentration)


General Program Information


Jeff Roach, Ph.D., Graduate Coordinator
476 Nicks Hall
Box 70711
(423) 439-6966

 

Brian T. Bennett, Ph.D., Interim Department Chair
4-464 Nicks Hall
Box 70711
(423) 439-5328
e-mail: bennetbt@etsu.edu 

 

Faculty: Brian Bennett; Mathew Desjardins; Edward Hall; Matthew Harrison; Stephen Hendrix; Ghaith Husari; Mohammad Khan; Phillip Pfeiffer; Tony Pittarese; Jack Ramsey; Tahsin Rezwana; Jeffrey Roach; David Tarnoff; Christopher Wallace

The Department of Computing offers three graduate programs, including the Master of Science in Computer Science, the Master of Science in Information Systems, and a Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics. The Master of Science in Information Systems is a technically-oriented degree for anyone who wants to understand technology in a business context. This degree allows students from any background to increase their technical expertise in Information Technology and Information Systems.

Cybersecurity Management Concentration Information


The Cybersecurity Management concentration ensures students understand cybersecurity concepts to develop strategies that prevent threats to an organization’s information. Protecting data that resides in and moves between information systems is vital for any organization, as evidenced by the number of information breaches occurring each year. In addition, students will use analysis techniques to detect particular types of cybersecurity attacks.

Admissions Requirements


In addition to admission policies established by the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies, all applicants will be evaluated based on the following factors:

(a) Academic performance and/or professional experience. Academic and professional preparation in information systems or a computing field is helpful but not required. Students without previous coursework in information systems or information technology may be admitted provisionally.

(b) Three letters of recommendation that evaluate the applicant’s academic ability, professional maturity, and communication skills.

(c) A personal essay that discusses the applicant’s reason for pursuing the M.S. in Information Systems.

International Applicants: Demonstration of English proficiency as specified by the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies Admission Policies is required. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required.

Articulation Agreement


Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics may transfer all 12 credits into the M.S. in Information Systems with the approval of the M.S. in Information Systems Program Coordinator. All transfer credits must meet GPA requirements and the Graduate School Transfer of Credit policy and matriculation limits.

Graduation Policy


All students must pass a final oral examination by completing a presentation to their advisor and committee members at the end of their capstone sequence.

International Students: Must complete 4 credits of the International Student Seminar to meet graduation requirements.

Information Systems, MS Degree Requirements: 33 credits


Core Requirements 9 credits
Concentration 12 credits
Advisor Approved Electives 6 credits
Capstone 6 credits
TOTAL 33 credits

Advisor Approved Electives: 6 credits


Students may choose unduplicated courses from other concentrations as electives as well as relevant special topics courses. Students may take at most one independent study course and three dual-listed courses during the program of study.

  • CSCI 5xxx (3 credits)
  • CSCI 5xxx (3 credits)

Capstone: 6 credits


Choose one of the following options: Thesis, Information Systems Project, or Independent Project.

International Student Seminar Policy


International Students : Must complete 4 credits of International Student Seminar  as part of their graduate program.