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^ top Computer Information Systems - Master of Science
Nova Southeastern University's Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (CIS) is a 36 credit-hour program offered by their Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences. It focuses on the technological foundations of computer information systems, including areas such as database systems, human-computer interaction, data and computer communications, information security, computer graphics, software engineering, and object-orientation. It is designed to give students a thorough knowledge of the field and to provide an enduring foundation for future professional growth. The program blends theory and practice into a learning experience that develops skills applicable to complex real-world problems.
Courses in the Computer Information Systems MS Degree program include:
- Programming Languages
- Operating Systems
- Computer Graphics
- Database Systems
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Software Engineering
^ top Computer Science - Master of Science
This 36 credit-hour program offers a course of study leading to the Master of Science in Computer Science from Nova Southeastern University's Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences. It is designed to give students a thorough knowledge of the field and to provide an enduring foundation for future professional growth. The program blends theory and practice into a learning experience that develops skills applicable to complex real-world problems.
Courses in the Computer Science MS Degree program include:
- Programming Languages
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Compilers
- Theory of Computation
- Operating Systems
^ top Information Security - Master of Science
The Master's of Science in Information Security offered by the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences is a 36 credit-hour program developed to address the rapidly growing global problems of maintaining and securing computer information. Important areas addressed by the programs include threats and vulnerabilities, cryptography, authentication and access control, security models, network security, trusted computer systems, distributed systems security, World Wide Web security, applications security, and security management and policies. This degree is recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) based on its certification of the school's curriculum for compliance with the requirements of NSA national training standards. As a result of this certification, Federal civilians and military personnel will be permitted to take the school's certified graduate courses under government sponsorship, and the school is authorized to issue certificates to students who complete such courses.
Courses in the Information Security MS Degree program include:
- Advanced Network Security
- Database Security
- Applied Cryptography
- Secure Computer Systems
- Client-Server Computing
^ top Information Technology - Master of Science
Nova Southeastern University's Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) is a 36 credit-hour program offered by their Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences. It focuses on meeting the needs of users within an organizational and societal context through the selection, creation, application, integration and administration of computing technologies and resources. This degree offers five concentration options: Software Development, Information System Security, Educational Technology, Information Security Management and Information Technology Management. Each concentration includes a set of seven or eight core courses and four or five electives. All courses carry three credit hours. The program includes topics such as computer languages, database systems, human-computer interaction, system analysis and design, data networks, telecommunications, information security, computer graphics, software engineering, project management, decision making, client-server and distributed computing, electronic commerce, and multimedia. Graduates will have a broad technical understanding of current and emerging technologies in the IT field and the application of those technologies.
Courses in the Information Technology MS Degree program include:
- Programming Languages
- Operating Systems
- Database Systems
- Software Engineering
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Computer Networks
^ top Management Information Systems - Master of Science
The MS in Management Information Systems is a 36 credit-hour program offered by the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences at Nova Southeastern University. It focuses on the application of technological concepts of information systems to the collection, retention, and dissemination of information for management planning and decision making. The program concentrates on areas such as project management, decision support systems, computer languages, client-server and distributed computing, database systems and data warehousing, telecommunications, system analysis and design, human-computer interaction, electronic commerce, information security, computer graphics, and multimedia. The program blends theory and practice into a learning experience that develops skills applicable to complex real-world problems. It is designed to give students a thorough knowledge of the field and to provide an enduring foundation for future professional growth.
Courses in the Management Information Systems MS Degree program include:
- Information Systems Project Management
- Management Information Systems
- Enterprise Information Systems, Technologies, and Infrastructures
- Database Systems
- Data Warehousing
^ top Computer Information Systems - Doctor of Philosophy
The Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems from NSU's Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences is offered in a hybrid format, which combines traditional and online instruction to provide professionals the opportunity to pursue graduate study while continuing to work in their current positions. The program is especially well suited to professionals in business, government, industry, or education who are involved with research, design, implementation, management, evaluation, utilization, or teaching of computer information systems. It provides technology-oriented professionals with the knowledge and ability to develop creative solutions to substantive real-world problems. Each student must complete eight core courses, two research project courses, and a dissertation. Students also have the option of pursuing this degree with a concentration in Information Security, which is recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) based on its certification of the school's curriculum for compliance with the requirements of NSA national training standards. Students who complete the concentration may also request a graduate certificate.
Courses in the Computer Information Systems PhD Degree program include:
- Decision Support Systems
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Network Security
- Knowledge Management
- Data Communications and Computer Networking
^ top Computer Science - Doctor of Philosophy
This program offers a course of study leading to the degree of doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from Nova Southeastern University's Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences. It is offered in a hybrid format, which combines traditional and online instruction to give professionals the opportunity to pursue graduate study while continuing to work in their current positions. The program is especially well suited to those in industry, education, or government who are involved with one of the many areas of computer science. It provides research-oriented professionals with knowledge in the major areas of computer science and the ability to develop creative solutions to substantive real-world problems.
Courses in the Computer Science PhD Degree program include:
- Theory and Principles of Programming
- Operating Systems
- Data Communications and Computer Networking
- Database Management Systems
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Database Security
^ top Information Systems - Doctor of Philosophy
The PhD in Information Systems from NSU's Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences is offered in a hybrid format, which combines traditional and online instruction to provide professionals the opportunity to pursue graduate study while continuing to work in their current positions. The program is especially well suited to professionals working in areas such as information system planning, information security, systems analysis and design, project management, information system administration, information science, or software engineering. It provides technology-oriented professionals with the knowledge and ability to develop creative solutions to substantive real-world problems in information systems. Each student must complete eight core courses, two research project courses, and a dissertation. Optional concentrations in Information Science or Information Security are available for this degree. The concentration in Information Security is recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) based on its certification of the school's curriculum for compliance with the requirements of NSA national training standards. Students who complete the concentration may also request a graduate certificate.
Courses in the Information Systems PhD Degree program include:
- The System Development Process
- Knowledge Management
- Telecommunications and Computer Networks
- Electronic Commerce
- Information Security Management
^ top Administration of Information Security - Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Administration of Information Security program from NSU's Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences requires a total of 15 credit-hours (five courses). The graduate certificate is recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) based on its certification of the school's curriculum under NSA national training standards NSTISSI No. 4011 (Information Systems Security Professionals) and CNSSI No. 4013 (System Administrators). As a result of this certification, Federal civilian and military personnel will be permitted to take the school's certified graduate courses under government sponsorship, and the school is authorized to issue certificates to students who complete such courses.
Courses in the Administration of Information Security Graduate Certificate program include:
- Fundamentals of Security Technologies
- Information Security Management
- Information Security Policy, Privacy, and Ethics
- Information System Auditing and Secure Operations
- Information Security Project
^ top Information System Security - Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Information System Security program from NSU's Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences requires a total of 15 credit-hours (five courses). The graduate certificate is recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) based on its certification of the school's curriculum for compliance with the requirements of NSA national training standards NSTISSI No. 4011 (Information Systems Security Professionals) and CNSSI No. 4013 (System Administrators). As a result of this certification, Federal civilian and military personnel will be permitted to take the school's certified graduate courses under government sponsorship, and the school is authorized to issue certificates to students who complete such courses.
Courses in the Information Systems Security Graduate Certificate program include:
- Secure Computer Systems
- Applied Cryptography
- Database Security
- Advanced Network Security
- Information Security Project
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