2011-2012 University Catalog
Information Security and Assurance Graduate Certificate
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Banner Code: VS-CERG-ISA
School: Volgenau School of Engineering
Department: Computer Science
This graduate certificate program is for people who are interested in science and methods for ensuring secrecy, integrity, availability, and legitimate use of information systems. The certificate may be pursued concurrently with any of the graduate programs in the Volgenau School.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and have earned a GPA of 3.00 or higher in the last 60 credits. In addition, applicants must complete a self-assessment form, which can be obtained from the Computer Science Department. This form provides summary information concerning background and preparation for the program.
Applicants must possess knowledge equivalent to that provided by the following courses: INFS 501 Discrete and Logical Structures for Information Systems, SWE 510 Object-Oriented Programming in Java, INFS 515 Computer Organization, and INFS 519 Program Design and Data Structures.
Students must also possess the equivalent knowledge of CS 571 and CS 555, or the prerequisite courses required for the selected electives. Students not enrolled in a graduate degree program at Mason should apply for the certificate program through the Volgenau School Graduate Admissions Office. Students enrolled in a Mason graduate degree program should apply to the department for admission into the certificate program. Admission into the certificate program does not guarantee acceptance into any MS program. |