StudyQA — Master: Information Security — Georgia Institute of Technology

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The Master of Science in Information Security (MS INFS) program is a terminal degree program that provides specialized advanced technical training in computer and information security. The program offers background and insight into general knowledge issues and a concentration in a depth area of information security. The program addresses issues surrounding the impact of information security on our lives, private citizens' concern for privacy, information security risks to business and government, and the impact of laws and public policy. It is a technically rigorous program operated by the School of Computer Science suitable for students able to perform at a graduate level in Computer Sciences.

The Master of Science in Information Security program requires a total of 32 credit hours. Each student is required to take a set of core courses, elective courses from one depth concentration, and a free elective from any concentration.

The core is composed of six courses and the concentrations are three focused courses tailored to each student's interests. Students who successfully complete the degree will have their concentration listed on their official transcript.

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Courses
CS 6035	Intro To Info Security	3
CS 6238	Secure Computer Systems	3
CS 6260	Applied Cryptography	3
CS 6262	Network Security	3
CS 6265	Information Security Lab	3
CS 6266	Info Security Practicum	5
Concentation Course
Select 9 credit hours from one of the following areas:		9
Systems
Policy
Users and Usability
Elective Course
Select 3 credit hours. 1		3
Total Credit Hours		32

1	Take one course from any of the concentration areas, or take 3 credit hours of CS 8903. Use of CS 8903 to satisfy the elective requirement requires prior approval of the MSINFS Program Coordinator to ensure that it is a security-related study.

Concentration Courses

Systems

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
CS 6210	Adv Operating Systems	3
CS 6250	Computer Networks	3
CS 6255	Network Management	3
CS 6300	Software Dev Process	3
CS 6310	Software Arch & Design	3
CS 6340	Software Analysis & Test	3
CS 6365	Intro Enterprise Comput.	3
CS 6390	Programming Languages	3
CS 6400	DB Sys Concepts& Design	3
CS 6675	Advance Internet Comput	3
CS 7210	Distributed Computing	3
CS 7230	Software Dsgn,Impl& Eval	3
CS 7260	Internet Arch& Protocols	3
CS 7270	Networked Apps&Services	3
CS 7292	Reliable Secure Comparch	3
CS 8803	Special Topics (CNS Cellular and Mobile Network Security)	3
CS 8803	Special Topics (IMS Mobile Applications and Services with IMS)	3
CS 8803	Special Topics (MAL Mobile Applications and Services)	3
CS 8803	Special Topics (Software Security)	3
ECE 6612	Comp Network Security	3

Policy

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
CS 6150	Computing For Good	3
CS 6725	Info Security Policies	3
CS 8803	Special Topics (Computing, Communications, and International Development)	3
CS 8803	Special Topics (Cellular and Mobile Network Security)	3
ECON 6150	Cost Benefit Analysis	3
MGT 6123	Information Tech Mgt	2
PUBP 6501	Information Policy & Mgt	3
INTA 8803	Special Topics	3
CIS 8080		3
CIS 8630		3

Users and Usability

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
CS 6455	User Interface Dsgn&Eval	3
CS 6456	Principles-UI Software	3
CS 6470	Online Communities	3
CS 6750	Human-Computer Interact	3
CS 7460	Collaborative Computing	3
CS 7470	Ubiquitous Computing	3

1	Take one course from any of the concentration areas, or take 3 credit hours of CS 8903. Use of CS 8903 to satisfy the elective requirement requires prior approval of the MSINFS Program Coordinator to ensure that it is a security-related study.

Requirements

Evidence of award of a bachelor's degree, its equivalent, or higher degree (prior to matriculation) from a regionally accredited institution; demonstrated academic excellence; and evidence of experience with the selected field of graduate study.
For international applicants, satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). 600 (paper based), or 100 (Internet based).
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended in your native language. Note that transcripts printed from your student account and degree audits or self-translated transcripts and transcripts from evaluation services (e.g., World Education Services or Josef Silny) aren't acceptable.
English translations of any transcripts submitted for review. If the institution won't provide a translated copy, translations done by a public translator (through your embassy or an apostille) will be accepted.
Native language degree documents, if awarded degree isn't noted on transcript(s).
English translations of degree documents submitted. If the institution won't provide a translated copy, translations done by a public translator (through your embassy or an apostille) will be accepted.
Official GRE/GMAT/TOEFL scores sent directly from ETS.

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