Information Assurance and Quality Degree Information - Master's Degree

Published Mar 01, 2007

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Information Assurance and Quality is a specialty branch of IT development in which specialists make sure that their clients' digital information is secure and safe. Master's of Information Assurance and Quality graduates can pursue careers in IT systems security professions.

What is a Master's Degree in Information Assurance and Quality?

A Master's Degree in Information Assurance and Quality instructs the student in the necessary skills and techniques to protect digital information. These skills include encryption, spam protection, security, disaster recovery, and user authentication. Courses for an Information Assurance and Quality Master's Degree include:

  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Computer Organization
  • Operating Systems
  • Fundamentals of Network Security
  • Fundamentals of Computer Security
  • Applied Cryptography

What Careers Can a Master of Information Assurance and Quality Pursue?

A Master's Degree in Information Assurance and Quality will prepare you for a career as an IT system security expert. These workers plan and coordinate security systems for organizations' computer systems and networks. Information systems security experts also investigate breaches of security and gather evidence to be used in cases of computer crime.

What is the Job Outlook for Master's of Information Assurance and Quality?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.org, the demand for IT support specialists and administrators is expected to grow much faster than the national average. This favorable career outlook is due to the growing demand for cyber security and the highly specialized nature of the positions.

The median income for computer systems administrators in 2004 was $58,190, with the top ten percent earning over $91,000 annually.

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