Changes to Certificate in Information Security and Assurance
(Revision effective Fall 2007)
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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 IT&E. Admission RequirementsApplicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, and have earned a GPA of 3.00 or higher in the last 60 credits. Additionally, applicants must complete a self-assessment form, which can be obtained from ISE. This form provides summary information concerning background and preparation for the program. Applicants must possess knowledge equivalent to that provided by the following courses:
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 Graduate Admissions Office of IT&E. Students enrolled in a Mason graduate degree program should apply to ISE for admission into the certificate program. Admission into the certificate program does not guarantee acceptance into any MS program. Certificate RequirementsStudents must complete five courses with an average grade of B or better, for a total of 15 credits of graduate study. Two required courses: Three additional courses: 3 electives to be taken from ISA 564 and courses at the ISA 600-level and 700 level, excluding ISA 697, ISA 796, ISA 797 and ISA 798. If you enrolled prior to Fall 2007, please contact the ISE Student Advisor for information on the previous requirements for the ISA certificate For Further InformationAdditional information on the program is available from the ISE Student Advisor Financial aid information is available at the GMU Office of Financial Aid Effective Fall 2007 |
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