Cybersecurity threats across industries are more potent and immediate than ever before.
The School of Computer and Cyber Science's Information Security Management program gives you the cutting-edge skills to combat and prevent cyber-related risks. The managerial concentration within the degree allows you to tailor your coursework around advancing to a leadership role in your career — all while gaining an expert-level understanding of information security management. You’ll graduate with the in-demand skills to serve on the front line of cyber defense in any organization.
With the constant barrage of new cyber schemes and crimes affecting how we navigate the internet, cybersecurity professionals must consistently update and upgrade their skills. A MS in Information Security Management will help you stay up-to-date on cybersecurity and information protection.
Information Security Management is for you if you consider yourself
Information Security Management Program
100 Grace Hopper Ln
Augusta, GA 30901
706-721-1110
What You'll Study
Our courses focus on the core domains of information security as outlined by the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, while going more in-depth on key topics. The program covers areas such as: human factors in information security, security policy deployment, risk management, and legal issues in information security.
Learn On Your Terms
Courses require in-person attendance & meet on a regularly scheduled basis over 15-17 week semesters.
Courses are online via flexible, asynchronous Web-based instruction & collaboration over 8-10 week quarters.
A Community Like No Other
Augusta University's graduate programs are among the best in the nation – and the world – and our graduate students are our most valuable assets. To ensure that our students earn more than a degree, the Graduate School offers a range of opportunities so they can develop the leadership, communication and personal skills needed for a rewarding life and academic, research or professional career.
We are committed to supporting all graduate and professional students at the Augusta University. Many of our units and programs provide support and tailor programming specific to our many diverse graduate students, such as international students, first-generation students, underrepresented minority students, LGBTQ students, and more.
About the Graduate SchoolExperience-based Education
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Augusta University is designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Thanks to its proximity to and relationships with military bases, our military-friendly program connects military peers, instructors and community partners for a world-class, rigorous learning experience.
Our professors have first-hand experience working for top security organizations, offering an unmatched level of complexity and understanding
The curriculum includes the core content of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional and Certified Information Security Manager certifications.
Your Future
With the ever-growing reliance on technology creating more needs for information and network security, the cybersecurity industry is bursting with job opportunities. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a staggering 35 percent growth in jobs between 2021 and 2031.
There are many opportunities available to students with an MSIS degree. Some of the most common jobs include:
Cybersecurity Analyst: Cybersecurity analysts are responsible for identifying and responding to cyber threats. They work to protect organizations' computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security incidents.
Information Security Engineer: Information security engineers design, implement, and maintain security solutions for organizations. They work to ensure that organizations' systems are secure and compliant with industry regulations.
Information Security Manager: Information security managers oversee the security of an organization's information systems. They develop and implement security policies and procedures, and they manage the security team.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): The CISO is the highest-ranking security official in an organization. They are responsible for setting the organization's security strategy and ensuring that the organization's information assets are protected.
Profiles
There has been a shift in the culture of believing that only security professionals have responsibility for an organization's information security. In my role as Associate Director of the University IT Customer Experience Team at Augusta University, I feel that it is my responsibility to help educate our customers on this topic. By completing the MS-ISM program, I was able to gain a better understanding of the in-depth concepts required to manage in an information security environment.
Janice DeLoach, '19
To be considered for admission to the MS in Information Security Management program, the following items must be submitted with your application:
There are no strict standardized test or GPA requirements. Each application will be reviewed, and an admissions decision will be rendered based on all elements of the application.
