Doctor of Computer Science - Information Assurance
Colorado Technical University's Doctor of Computer Science with a concentration in Information Assurance (DCS-IA) is a degree program designed to develop leaders in managing enterprise information systems with an emphasis on information assurance. The three-year program is structured to provide students with the industry-current knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a diverse range of leadership opportunities that require the capacity to analyze the computer and information needs of an organization from an operational and strategic perspective.
What You Can Learn
The CTU DCS-IA program is a three-year program designed to provide candidates with the theoretical, research and applications capabilities necessary in the field of information assurance. Core coursework includes the study of enterprise security architecture, foundations of digital systems security, enterprise tools, concepts, databases and many other topics relevant to the industry.
Elective courses in the DCS-IA program include:
- Business intelligence
- Networking and security
- Applications Security
- Communications Security and Countermeasures
- Strategy, Alignment, Portfolio Management
- Enterprise Management Concepts
- Managing, Planning, and Integrating EIS
- Enterprise Architecture Technology
- IT Service Management
CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.
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Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
Online with two in-person workshops per year. *Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.
Doctorate
English
Must live in the United States or Canada and have a Master's degree to apply.
You must attend two 4-day in-person workshops each year at our Colorado Springs, CO campus.
