Doctor of Business Administration - Computer and Information Security Online Degree Information

	Doctor of Business Administration - Computer and Information Security
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Degree Title:	Doctor of Business Administration - Computer and Information Security
College:	Northcentral University
Description:	The Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. This Computer and Information Security specialization is designed to meet the demand in business and industry for computer security professionals who are trained in cyber-terrorism, computer forensics and computer security. Learners will study current techniques in data preservation, identification, and extraction and will perform forensic analysis of systems using popular examination toolkits. Learners will also be exposed to common practices involved in forensic investigations and evidence handling, and will become informed in federal and state privacy, intellectual property, search and seizure, and cyber-crime laws. In conjunction the topic of cyber-terrorism will be explored in depth including material on terrorism in general and the specific targets vulnerable to hackers and terrorists. Courses will also cover appropriate computer security programs and the appropriate management of them from a law enforcement, private security, management and government perspective.

Accreditation:	Northcentral University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely Online (?)
Educational Level:	Doctorate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, from an accredited or approved institution. The equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree is 120 semester credits of college level coursework, including a minimum of English composition I and II and a college-level math course.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

Address:
10000 E. University Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Courses begin on the first of each month, and may be completed anytime within a 12-week semester. Learners may begin their next course ahead of schedule upon completion of the previous course in order to move quickly through their degree program.

Average Cost per Credit:
Graduate: $475; Undergraduate: $275; Application fee: $50. Courses are typically three units.

Credit-earning Options:
Credits from an accredited institution, military training and experience, and AP, CLEP, and DSST tests may be awarded in transfer. Determination of transfer credits will be verified with a transcript review.

Delivery Format: (?)
NCU’s distance-learning model allows learning to take place 100% online. All learning takes place asynchronously.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Higher Education Institution (Not Carnegie Classified)

Technical Requirements:
Pentium 300 MHz or faster processor, minimum 32 MB RAM, minimum 2 GB free hard disc space, CD-ROM drive, 28.8 Kbps or faster modem, Windows 98 or 95, AntiVirus checker, Email and Internet access

Geographic Restrictions:
None.

On-Campus Requirement:
None.

Loans Offered:
NCU prides itself on being learner-centered and caring about the success of our learners. We provide tuition payment options that we feel meet your needs and permits the University to prosper and grow.