Nova Southeastern University

Certificate of Specialization in Information Systems

The Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences offers two certificate of specialization programs to the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship graduate students.

1) Certificate of Specialization in Management Information Systems

This certificate program prepares students for employment in the field of information systems. The certificate program also provides supplemental training for information science professionals and for students in any business major who desire expertise in information systems. The program blends theory and practice into a learning experience that develops skills applicable to complex real-world problems. It is designed to give students a thorough knowledge of the field and to provide an enduring foundation for future professional growth.

Courses:

MMIS 501     Introduction to Java Programming (3 credits)
MMIS 620     Management Information Systems  (3 credits)
MMIS 630     Database Systems (3 credits)
MMIS 653     Telecommunications and Computer Networking (3 credits)

2) Certificate of Specialization in Information Security (Administration of Information Security)

Graduate Certificate in Information Security (Administration of Information Security), which requires a total of 15 credit-hours (five courses). The concentration and graduate certificate are recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) based on its certification of the school’s curriculum under NSA national training standards NSTISSI No. 4011 (Information Systems Security Professionals) and CNSSI No. 4013 (System Administrators). As a result of this certification, Federal civilian and military personnel will be permitted to take the school’s certified graduate courses under government sponsorship, and the school is authorized to issue certificates to students who complete such courses. Individuals may apply to take one or more certified information security courses as non-degree students. This program is available online or on-campus.

Courses:

MMIS 683   Fundamentals of Security Technologies
MMIS 684   Information Security Management   
MMIS 685   Information Security Policy, Privacy, and Ethics   
MMIS 686   Information System Auditing and Secure Operations   
MMIS 687   Information Security Project

Interested students should contact:

Jennifer Revezzo B.S.
(954) 262-2053
(800) 986-2247, ext 22053
jennalex@nova.edu