2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Information Security and Assurance Graduate Certificate


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.

Certificate Requirements


Students must complete four courses with an average grade of B or better for a total of 12 credits of graduate study.

Two required courses (6 credits):


Two additional courses (6 credits):


Two electives to be taken from the following, excluding ISA 697, ISA 796, ISA 797, and ISA 798.

  • Courses at the ISA 600 and 700 level

Total: 12 credits