Master of Science in Information Assurance
Regis University's Master of Science in Information Assurance prepares you to play a significant role in the strategic success of 21st Century business and technology operations, preparing you to take full advantage of the in-demand profession and growing job market for IT security. The emphasis of this degree program is on moving technology out of the laboratory and into business operations, allowing you the opportunity to expand your impact on business and make your move into a technical leadership position. As a Regis University CPS graduate, you’ll be equipped to protect the confidentiality, security, integrity, and availability of data and delivery systems, whether the data is in storage, processing, or transit, and whether threatened by malice or accident.
The Regis University CPS campus-based and online Master of Science in Information Assurance degree introduces you to several common Information Assurance models (DoD, NSA, Telecom, and Private Business) with an emphasis on IT best practices. Read below for more information, or visit the Master’s in Information Assurance page at regisdegrees.com.
Class Format
- Available in accelerated 8-week terms
- Classroom format is not available in Nevada.
Online 
ClassroomTuition
Classroom-based courses: $635 /credit hour
Online-based courses: $690 /credit hour
Total Degree Requirements
36 Credit Hours
Related Certificates
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Information Assurance
- Executive Information Technology
- Storage Area Networks
- All Graduate Certificates
Additional Information:
Want to learn more about Regis University and the Master of Science in Information Assurance degree program? We are here to help you get started.
- Request an information packet on your degree.
- Reach an Enrollment Counselor by phone at 1.877.820.0581.
- Attend a Virtual Information Assurance Open House
- Email us by sending your question or request to iainfo@regis.edu. Please include your name and contact information.
Ready to start your admission application? There is no cost to start your application, and the information you provide will greatly assist your enrollment counselor in evaluating your specific needs. Once you download the admission application and fill it out, all you have to do is e-mail your completed copy to your enrollment counselor. If you have any questions along the way, our Regis University enrollment counselors are here to guide you through the admissions process.
Congratulations on pursuing your degree! We look forward to helping you.
Regis University is designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency (NSA). The curriculum for this degree is modeled on the curricula guidelines and recommendations provided by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) 4000 training standards, the (ICS)2 International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium Ten Domains of Knowledge, and the International Security Audit and Controls Association (ISACA).
Career-Specific Specializations
In addition to earning a General M.S. in Information Assurance degree, Regis University offers you the opportunity to focus your studies to meet your own professional and personal goals through two specializations:
- Cyber Security
- Information Assurance Policy Management
The need for IT security is predicted to increase as more business is conducted online. Regis University CPS is meeting this increased demand by offering the M.S. in Information Assurance degree with specializations that provide the knowledgebase that IT security professionals need in order to protect their organizations and create positive change in today's business and technology marketplace.
Who should enroll in the Regis University CPS Master of Science in Information Assurance program?
The Regis CPS classroom-based and online Master of Science in Information Assurance degree program suits you, the busy professional, offering flexibility and convenience. It’s designed for adult students like you who are pursuing an understanding of security policy development, implementation and standards compliance on enterprise systems, applications and data. You’ll explore the security aspects of today’s architectures, including telecommunications and wireless enterprise corporate data networks.
The Master of Science in Information Assurance program lays the foundation for you to continue your adult student education in other Regis CPS Master of Science programs, including Database Technologies, Information Technology Management, Software Engineering, Software Engineering & Database Technologies, and Systems Engineering, or through other graduate degrees from our Regis CPS School of Computer & Information Sciences.
Click on a topic below to learn more about your degree:Start Dates
| Starts | Classes Begin | Classes End | Registration Ends for Online Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 - 2012 | January 9 | March 4 | January 4 |
| Spring 2 - 2012 | March 5 | April 29 | February 29 |
| Summer 1 - 2012 | May 7 | July 1 | May 2 |
| Summer 2 - 2012 | July 2 | August 26 | June 27 |
Required Courses
Total Degree Requirements: 36 Credit Hours
Core Courses (9 Credit Hours)
- MSCC 610 Information Technology Concepts (3 Credit Hours)
- MSCC 630 Enterprise Architecture (3 Credit Hours)
- MSCC 697 Information Technology Research Methods (3 Credit Hours)
Specialization (Optional) (12 Credit Hours)
Cyber Security
Choose four courses from the following:
- MSCT 609 Unix Concepts (3 Credit Hours)
- MSIA 670 Information Enterprise Assurance (3 Credit Hours)
- MSIA 676 Securing and Protecting:
Systems, Applications, and Data
(3 Credit Hours) - MSIA 680 Computer Forensics (3 Credit Hours)
- MSIA 682 Network Forensics (3 Credit Hours)
Information Assurance Policy Management
Choose four courses from the following:
- MSIA 670 Information Enterprise Assurance (3 Credit Hours)
- MSIA 672 Managing a Secure Enterprise (3 Credit Hours)
- MSIA 674 Planning and Implementing Architecture Security (3 Credit Hours)
- MSIA 678 Risk Management (3 Credit Hours)
- MSIA 684 IT Auditing (3 Credit Hours)
Information Assurance Electives (3 - 15 Credit Hours)
Students pursuing either the Cyber Security or Information Assurance Policy Management specialization must select one course (3 credit hours) from the following list that is not already being applied to the specialization requirements.
Students who are pursuing a General M.S. in Information Assurance degree (without specialization designation) must select five courses (15 credit hours) from the following list.
- MSIA 670 Information Enterprise Assurance (3 Credit Hours)
- MSIA 672 Managing a Secure Enterprise (3 Credit Hours)
- MSIA 674 Planning and Implementing Architecture Security (3 Credit Hours)
- MSIA 676 Securing & Protecting: Systems, Applications & Data (3 Credit Hours)
- MSIA 678 Risk Management (3 Credit Hours)
- MSIA 680 Computer Forensics (3 Credit Hours)
- MSIA 682 Network Forensics (3 Credit Hours)
- MSIA 684 Information Technology Auditing (3 Credit Hours)
- MSIA 686 XBRL and Interactive Data (3 Credit Hours)
- MSIA 692 Information Assurance Practicum I (3 Credit Hours)
General Electives (9 Credit Hours)
- Select three courses of any School of Computer & Information Sciences 600-level course.
Degree Completion Requirements (3 Credit Hours)
Select one course from the following:
- MSCC 693 Graduate Capstone (3 Credit Hours)
- MSCC 698 Graduate Thesis (3 Credit Hours)
- MSIA 696 Information Assurance Practicum II (3 Credit Hours) (Note: MSIA 692 is a prerequisite for this course.)
Tuition Comparison
Find out how the cost of a graduate degree from Regis University compares to other higher education institutions. Contact your Enrollment Counselor for more information.
| Institution | Degree | Semester Hours Required | Cost per Semester Hour | Estimated Fees for Program | Estimated Total Program Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | Master of Computer Science | 35 | $444 | $2,929 | $18,469 |
| Colorado Technical University* | M.S. in Computer Science | 29 | $948 | $50 | $27,535 |
| Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University | Master in Information Systems Management | 45 | $752 | $2,625 | $36,465 |
| Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University | Master of Network and Communications Management | 45 | $752 | $2,625 | $36,465 |
| Regis University | M.S. in Database Technologies | 36 | $635 | $75 | $22,935 |
| Regis University | M.S. in Information Assurance | 36 | $635 | $75 | $22,935 |
| Regis University | M.S. in Information Technology Management | 36 | $635 | $75 | $22,935 |
| Regis University | M.S. in Software Engineering | 36 | $635 | $75 | $22,935 |
| Regis University | M.S. in Systems Engineering | 36 | $635 | $75 | $22,935 |
| University of Colorado at Denver | M.S. in Information Systems | 30 | $496 | $1,518 | $16,398 |
| University of Denver/University College* | Master of Applied Science in Information and Communications Technology | 32 | $688 | $1,067 | $23,085 |
| University of Phoenix | Master of Information Systems | 36 - 42 | $595 | $1,425 - $1,655 | $22,845 - $26,645 |
| Webster University | M.A. in Information Technology Management | 36 | $500 | $100 | $18,100 |
*Quarter hours converted to semester.
| Institution | Degree | Semester Hours Required | Cost per Semester Hour | Estimated Fees for Program | Estimated Total Program Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American InterContinental University* | M.S. in Information Technology | 32 | $869 | $50 | $27,847 |
| Capella University* | M.S. in Information Technology | 32 | $882 | $50 | $28,277 |
| Colorado State University | Master of Computer Science/M.S. in Computer Science | 35 | $444 | $2,929 | $18,469 |
| Colorado Technical University* | M.S. in Computer Science | 29 | $948 | $50 | $27,535 |
| Drexel University* | M.S. in Information Systems | 30 | $1,493 | $2,080 | $46,856 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | M.S. in Information Technology | 33 | $705 | $85 | $23,350 |
| Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University | Master of Information Systems Management | 45 | $752 | $2,625 | $36,465 |
| Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University | Master of Network and Communications Management | 45 | $752 | $2,625 | $36,465 |
| Nova Southeastern University | M.S. in Computer Information Systems | 36 | $578 | $495 | $21,303 |
| Nova Southeastern University | M.S. in Computer Science | 36 | $578 | $495 | $21,303 |
| Nova Southeastern University | M.S. in Information Security | 36 | $578 | $495 | $21,303 |
| Nova Southeastern University | M.S. in Information Technology | 36 | $578 | $495 | $21,303 |
| Nova Southeastern University | M.S. in Management Information Systems | 36 | $578 | $495 | $21,303 |
| Regis University | M.S. in Database Technologies | 36 | $690 | $75 | $24,915 |
| Regis University | M.S. in Information Assurance | 36 | $690 | $75 | $24,915 |
| Regis University | M.S. in Information Technology Management | 36 | $690 | $75 | $24,915 |
| Regis University | M.S. in Software Engineering | 36 | $690 | $75 | $24,915 |
| Regis University | M.S. in Software Engineering and Database Technologies | 36 | $690 | $75 | $24,915 |
| Regis University | M.S. in Systems Engineering | 36 | $690 | $75 | $24,915 |
| South University* | M.S. in Information Systems and Technology | 32 | $806 | $175 | $25,966 |
| Strayer University | M.S. in Information Systems | 36 | $725 | $230 | $26,330 |
| University of Maryland/University College | M.S. in Information Technology | 36 | $659 | $518 | $24,242 |
| University of Maryland/University College | M.S. in Technology Mgmt: Information Systems & Services | 36 | $659 | $518 | $24,242 |
| University of Phoenix | Master of Information Systems | 36 - 42 | $715 | $1,425 - $1,655 | $27,165 - $31,685 |
| Walden University | M.S. in Information Systems | 37 | $700 | $380 | $26,280 |
| Walden University | M.S. in Information Technology | 37 - 49 | $700 | $380 | $26,280 - $34,680 |
| Walden University | Master of Information Systems Management | 33 | $780 | $380 | $26,120 |
| Webster University | M.A. in Information Technology Management | 36 | $675 | $100 | $24,400 |
| Western International University | M.S. in Information Systems Engineering | 39 | $600 | $115 | $23,515 |
*Quarter hours converted to semester.
Admission Requirements & Application Deadlines
- Two recommendations from colleagues or supervisors who know your work in a professional setting and are able to give specific information about your abilities and potential.
- Completed Graduate Application Form
- $75 non-refundable application fee (waived for graduates of Regis University)
- Degree-Bearing Official Transcripts from a U.S. regionally accredited institution
- Required Admissions Essay(s)
- Faculty Interview
- Current Résumé
- Additional admission requirements apply to students who are non-U.S. citizens
- Please remember - applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed
| Starts | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 1 - 2012 | December 12, 2011 |
| Spring 2 - 2012 | February 6, 2012 |
| Summer 1 - 2012 | April 9, 2012 |
| Summer 2 - 2012 | June 4, 2012 |
* Your application file including all requirements, documents and fees, must be completed by the application deadline.
