Ideal for working professionals interested in participating in and managing information technology projects and teams across complex organizations. The comprehensive, real-world curriculum covers critical topics such as information security, IT project management, database management, and business intelligence. For candidates interested in the specialized Information Security curriculum, Boston University is one of few institutions recognized by the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security both as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education and a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research. The Information Security programs at Computer Science Department at Boston University's Metropolitan College are certified by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS), so your degree would be validated by both top security institutions and the long-standing reputation of Boston University.