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Doctor of Computer Science - Information Assurance (Executive Format)
Colorado Technical University’s Doctor of Computer Science with a concentration in Information Assurance (DCS-IA) is a degree program designed to develop leaders in managing enterprise information systems with an emphasis on information assurance. The three-year program is structured to provide students with the industry-current knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a diverse range of leadership opportunities that require the capacity to analyze the computer and information needs of an organization from an operational and strategic perspective.
What You Can Learn
Core coursework in this program focuses on a number of substantive areas relevant to the field of information assurance. For example:
- In Enterprise Security Architecture, students explore security as it relates to service-oriented architecture (SOA), software-as-a-service (SaaS), business-to-business architectures and cloud computing.
- In Foundations of Digital Systems Security, malware attacks are examined and vulnerability analysis and risk assessment are discussed, along with many other industry-relevant topics.
- In Governance, Quality, Compliance and Ethics, students study topics such as trust, security and privacy issues in enterprise computing and quality assurance issues in enterprise computing.
The CTU DCS-IA program is a three-year program designed to provide candidates with the theoretical, research and applications capabilities necessary in the field of information assurance. Successful completion of this program can provide students with an applicable foundation of career-related knowledge and skills, including how to:
- Critically evaluate, analyze and solve problems within Information Assurance.
- Demonstrate expertise within a sub-discipline of Information Assurance by summarizing the state of the art, selecting an important problem, conducting research addressing the problem and extending current knowledge with the results.
- Communicate research results and prepare them for publication.
- Make well-rounded forecasts about future challenges and developments in Information Assurance.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior in all aspects of professional life including honesty, integrity, professional practice and protection of research subjects.
Who You Can Learn From
In addition to a quality curriculum based on industry standards, Colorado Technical University’s DCS-IA program is taught by an experienced team of computer science professionals who bring an impressive range of experience into their classrooms. Their firsthand knowledge and perspectives offer students the opportunity to learn from experts willing to share their understanding of the qualities and skills sought in today’s competitive job market for skilled, senior-level leadership in Information Assurance.
Applications are being accepted now for classes scheduled to begin on April 13, 2011. Students interested in learning more about this program are encouraged to contact us today.
Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411) www.ncahlc.org.
CTU does not guarantee employment or salary.
