Master of Science in Information Assurance
# Master of Science in Information Assurance

A Master of Science in Information Assurance (abbreviated MSIA) is a type of postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. This degree is typically studied for in information assurance.

## Curriculum Structure

The Master of Science in Information Assurance is a one to three years Master Degree; depending on the program, some may even start with two-year preparation classes and covers various areas of computer science, Internet security, Computer security, and or cyber security.

Topics of study may include:

* Business continuity planning
* CobiT
* Countermeasure (computer)
* Disaster recovery
* Factor Analysis of Information Risk
* Fair information practice
* Forensic science
* Information security
* ISO 17799
* ISO/IEC 27002
* IT risk management
* Long-term support
* Management science
* Mission assurance
* PCI DSS
* Regulatory compliance
* Risk assessment
* Risk IT
* Risk factor (computing)
* Risk management
* Security controls
* Security engineering
* Systems engineering
* Threat
* Vulnerability

## Institutions with MSIA Degree Programs

Institutions in the United States that have a Master of Science in Information Assurance degree program include:

* Capitol Technology University
* Dakota State University
* Florida Institute of Technology
* Georgia Institute of Technology
* Iowa State University
* Johns Hopkins University
* Northeastern University
* Norwich University
* Oklahoma State University
* Regis University
* Robert Morris University
* St. Cloud State University
* University of Alabama Huntsville
* Western Governors University
* Wilmington University, New Castle Delaware
