Designing a graduate program in information security and analytics
Sathish Kumar · 2014
This paper introduces the concept of the Master of Information Security and Analytics (MISA) program for the graduate students with a background in CS, IS and IT. The 10-course graduate level program is benchmarked against existing masters programs in the areas of Information Security and Data Analytics, and an assessment was done on the estimated demand for MISA graduates in the nation. The program outcomes were then mapped against the course objectives to insure the correct mix of courses and topics. The program's admission requirement is also being discussed. This paper discusses the design process and possible ways to reduce risk in the start-up of a new degree program. How a program is marketed to prospective students and what program graduates will do after program completion is just as important as the initial design of the program. Planning for the administration of the program and the assessment process is an important phase of the initial design.