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Master of Science in Information Technology - Security Management

Protecting the assets and information of an organization’s computing infrastructure is growing concern with greater importance in the face of mobile and cloud computing. An Information Technology Master's degree in Security Management can equip the information technology professional with the knowledge and expertise to effectively manage security challenges in dynamic environments.

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CTU is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

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Curriculum
Thought Leadership

  • Coursework for the IT Master's degree specialization in Security Management is designed to help students develop the ability to architect, plan, design, implement, monitor and manage suitable computer security systems.

    Core

    • Computer Systems Security Foundations
    • Enterprise Systems Architecture
    • Enterprise Data Management
    • Networking and Telecommunications
    • Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments
    • Project Management Processes in Organizations

    Specialization

    • Digital Forensics
    • Data and Applications Security
    • Operating Systems Security
    • Network Management
    • Security Management
    • Information Technology Capstone

    Total Program Credits: 48

    Access the Degree Programs section of the catalog to learn more.

  • Learn about today’s challenges from professors who are experts in their fields, plus subject matter experts predicting the trends of tomorrow. Immerse yourself in our university thought leadership to begin experiencing the power of CTU’s powerful network.

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Learning & Outcomes

At Colorado Technical University, we conduct formal internal assessments and external research to provide learnings and outcomes at the degree level. The learnings and outcomes serve as a guide for our students to make informed decisions on what degree to pursue and what alumni have accomplished post-graduation. Results also help CTU to adjust and improve our curricula so to benefit our students and their future employers.

Learning Outcomes
Career Paths
Alumni Experience
Employer Experience

  • Successful completion of the Master's in IT specialization in Security Management can provide students with an applicable foundation of business-related knowledge and skills, including how to:


    • Assess the need for and make recommendations on the technical requirements necessary for the implementation of an effective security infrastructure
    • Identify and describe the impact of implementing security components at the operating system and network level
    • Develop effective enterprise level security policies, standards and procedures

  • The following career titles are provided by Burning Glass.  This lists potential career paths for those who earned this degree.  These results are based upon an analysis of over 7 million current job listings compiled from over 17,000 sources – the world’s most comprehensive repository of job openings.* Students who earn this degree should not view this list as exhaustive and are not limited to only these options post-graduation.

    • Software Engineer
    • Systems Engineer
    • Firmware Engineer
    • Software Developer
    • Systems Analyst
    • Applications Engineer
    • Business Systems Analyst
    • Business Analyst
    • Application Developer
    • Software Development Engineer
    • Senior Systems Engineer

    *http://www.burning-glass.com/realtime/index.html

    Some careers related to this field may require further experience, education and/or training.

  • Starting in 2012, CTU began a longitudinal study of the impact of higher education on its graduates’ career progression. Each year the study surveys alumni who graduated from CTU one, three, five, and ten years prior. The results are specific to each degree.

    Below are areas the alumni were asked about.

    Satisfaction with Colorado Technical University Rating (%)
    Satisfaction with experience at CTU 79%
    Likely to recommend CTU to a friend or colleague 79%
    Instructors appeared knowledgeable in their subject matter 88%
    CTU’s program prepared me to pursue a career in my field 65%
    My education has helped me advance my career 59%
    CTU's Preparation for Needed Skills & Competencies Rating (%)
    Engage in creative problem solving 74%
    Understand all sides of an issue or challenge 74%
    Team up with co-workers to solve issues and challenges 72%
    Communicate effectively with co-workers 77%
    Communicate effectively with my manager 75%

    Percentage of respondents who agreed that CTU equipped them for skill or competency

    Source:
    Alumni Survey - 2012 CTU Alumni Career Progression Research: Survey of CTU alumni who graduated in 2011.

  • Since 2010, CTU has measured the experience of employers with recent CTU graduates on their staff to better understand how to deliver a curriculum to students that provide the broadest opportunities for career growth. The results are specific to each degree.

    Below are areas employees were asked about in regards to their CTU Alumni employees.

    Employer Experience Rating (%)
    Likelihood that an employer of a CTU grad would hire another 91%
    CTU graduates performed as well or better than other employees 100%
    CTU graduates prepared as well or better than other employees to work at their job 100%
    Employers' Ranking of CTU Graduates' Skills & Competencies Rating (%)
    Analyze data effectively 97%
    Demonstrate appropriate problem-solving skills on the job 96%
    Can be trusted to communicate appropriately with senior leadership at organization 97%
    Can be trusted to write a report (or other communication) without managerial editorial input 96%
    Demonstrate understanding of communications written to them 98%
    Are able to negotiate compromises 94%
    Take direction well 97%
    Work effectively in a team environment 95%
    Coordinate team projects effectively 93%
    Manage conflicts effectively 88%
    Provide input on planning for business 90%
    Take initiative to lead projects 93%
    Think about how their projects will impact the business 91%

    Percentage of respondents who agreed or strongly agreed

    Source:
    Employer Survey - 2012 CTU Employer Experience Research: Survey of 2011 CTU graduates.

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Faculty

Dr. Myles A. Vogel

University Dean, IT, Computer Science and Engineering

Janet Durgin, Ph.D.

Lead Faculty, Information Technology

Imad Al Saeed, DCS

University Program Director of Information System and Technology

Patrick W. Fitzgibbons, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty, Information Technology

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