Information Systems
Study Information Security & Assurance Concentration to protect data from cyber threats, ensure integrity & confidentiality.
Information Systems, Information Security and Assurance Concentration, M.S.
The Information Security and Assurance Concentration of the Master of Science in Information Systems offered by the Jones College of Business at MTSU provides advanced training about the management and protection of knowledge, information, and data.
In our connected world, the greatest risk for many businesses is the loss or theft of information through a cyberattack. Students who pursue a concentration in Information Security & Assurance are instructed in the methods, policies, and procedures for protecting information systems from attacks while maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information for use by authorized users. Graduates often work as information security analysts or network and computer systems administrators. Core and elective classes may also be combined to form a strong foundation in database-related topics. The Master of Science in Information Systems with a concentration in Information Security and Assurance requires completion of 30 semester hours.
News Briefs
Information Systems degree helped alumnus reach his goals
"I once heard that 'not all degrees are created equal,' and I learned exactly what that meant from the first day I set foot in an analytics class. If you are thinking about pursuing the M.S. in Information Systems degree at MTSU, take that step and do it. You won't regret it. I was considering a career change and looking for a degree that would empower that transition and offer new and better opportunities. The instructors were very encouraging of my career goals, but they also challenged me to expand my goals and set even higher expectations for myself. I will always remain grateful for having crossed paths with Jones College of Business."
Professor made a profound difference in student's life
Ami McFerrin earned a degree in photography from MTSU before she decided, because of her love of computers and technology, to pursue a career in Information Systems. She cannot speak highly enough of Dr. Jeff Clark, who became her advisor and "changed my life and my career." Ami says Dr. Clark was open and honest with her and extremely accessible in getting to know her and learn about her background, work ethic, and abilities. In December of 2011, two weeks before Ami graduated with an M.S. in Information Systems with a focus on Project Management, she accepted a job offer from Ingram Barge as a programmer analyst. "I've never met a professor like Dr. Clark, and because he loves his job and his students, he helped me get my foot in the door at Ingram Barge." McFerrin was promoted to the next level in about two years.
News Briefs
Information Systems degree helped alumnus reach his goals
"I once heard that 'not all degrees are created equal,' and I learned exactly what that meant from the first day I set foot in an analytics class. If you are thinking about pursuing the M.S. in Information Systems degree at MTSU, take that step and do it. You won't regret it. I was considering a career change and looking for a degree that would empower that transition and offer new and better opportunities. The instructors were very encouraging of my career goals, but they also challenged me to expand my goals and set even higher expectations for myself. I will always remain grateful for having crossed paths with Jones College of Business."
Professor made a profound difference in student's life
Ami McFerrin earned a degree in photography from MTSU before she decided, because of her love of computers and technology, to pursue a career in Information Systems. She cannot speak highly enough of Dr. Jeff Clark, who became her advisor and "changed my life and my career." Ami says Dr. Clark was open and honest with her and extremely accessible in getting to know her and learn about her background, work ethic, and abilities. In December of 2011, two weeks before Ami graduated with an M.S. in Information Systems with a focus on Project Management, she accepted a job offer from Ingram Barge as a programmer analyst. "I've never met a professor like Dr. Clark, and because he loves his job and his students, he helped me get my foot in the door at Ingram Barge." McFerrin was promoted to the next level in about two years.
MTSU offers IT Connect, an opportunity for students to connect with recruiters and hiring managers in the field of IT. Full-time or part-time internships are also available through this free program. A recent IT Connect event at MTSU welcomed companies such as A3-GIS, Blue Cross Blue Shield TN, Bridge Stone Firestone, CAT Financial, CGI Federal, Cigna, Davita, Decision Source, EFC Systems, eviCore, Experian, FormosConsulting, Genesco, HCA Healthcare, Impact 360, Intelometry, Navi Health, Network Technology Partners, Servpro, Smile Direct Club, Tractor Supply, Trinisys, UBS, Vaco, and Wise Equation Solutions.
Employment positions in the IT field include the following:
- Data analyst
- Business analyst
- Data analyst
- Database administrator
- Information systems auditor
- Information systems manager/director
- Information systems security manager
- IT Project Manager
- Network administrator
- Project member/team leader
- Software developer
- Systems analyst
- Web developer/specialist
Employers of MTSU ISA graduates include
- CAT Financial
- Cigna
- Asurion
- Deloitte Financial Advisory Services, LLP
- Navi Health
- Hospital Corporate of America (HCA)
- Ingram Barge
- CGI
- Davita
- Decision Source
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