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Information Security Intelligence ISIN

College(s): Business

Required Courses		Credit Hours
MAJOR
ACCT 201	Principles of Accounting 1	3
HSCJ 202	Intro to Information Security	3
HSCJ 310	Digital Forensics and Analysis	3
HSCJ 317	Fraud Examination	3
ISIN 200	All Things Digital	3
ISIN 300	Link and Visual Analysis	3
ISIN 301	Data-Intelligence Comp Theory	3
ISIN 312	Applications of Info Security	3
ISIN 380	Current Issues in ISIN	3
ISIN 429	Legal-Ethical Issues Infor Sec	3
ISIN 491	ISI Internship	3
ISIN 499	Capstone Experience	3
ISYS 200	Database Design-Implementation	3
MGMT 301	Applied Management	3
MGMT 350	Mgmt Metrics & Decision Making	3
MKTG 321	Principles of Marketing	3
PROJ 320	Proj Management Fundamentals	3
STQM 260	Introduction to Statistics	3
STQM 270	Introduction to Data Mining	3
STQM 360	Risk Analysis and Strategy	3
Directed Electives		8

CONCENTRATIONS - Choose one
(May not be available at all campuses)
Data Mining Concentration (Big Rapids campus only)
ISYS 371	Adv Database Design-Implement	3
STQM 322	Inferential Statistics	3
STQM 342	Data Mining Tools	3
STQM 380	Data Mining Processes	3

GIS Concentration
GISC 225	Principles of GIS	3
GISC 282	Geographic Infor Systems 2	3
GISC 382	GIS Data Analysis-Specializ	3
ISYS 371	Adv Database Design-Implement	3

Digital Forensics Concentration
HSCJ 315	Advanced Digital Forensics	3
ISYS 216	Intro to Java Programming	3
ISYS 325	Networking Essentials	3
ISYS 371	Adv Database Design-Implement	3

National Security Concentration
ISIN 350	Org Planning-Security Measures	3
ISIN 351	Global Security and Policy	3
ISIN 352	Role of Intel in Natl Security	3
Elective		3

Network Security Concentration
ISYS 277	Linux Network Administration	3
ISYS 325	Networking Essentials	3
Elective		3
Elective		3

Project Management Certificate
MGMT 370	Quality-Operations Mgmt	3
PROJ 350	Project Scheduling	3
PROJ 351	Project Communication	3
PROJ 420	Managing Procurement	3

Software Development Concentration
ISYS 204	Introduction to Visual Basic	3
ISYS 216	Intro to Java Programming	3
ISYS 304	Advanced Visual Basic Program	3
ISYS 316	Advanced Java Programming	3

Applied Networking Concentration
ECNS 115	Networks 1	3
ECNS 125	Networks 2	3
ECNS 215	Networks 3	3
ECNS 225	Networks 4	3

Business Concentration
ACCT 202	Principles of Accounting 2	3
BLAW 321	Contracts and Sales	3
FINC 322	Financial Management 1	3
MGMT 370	Quality-Operations Mgmt	3

Foreign Language Concentration		12

UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION
Communication Competence
Choose one:
COMM 105	Interpersonal Communication	3
Or
COMM 121	Fundamentals-Public Speaking	3
Or
COMM 201		3
ENGL 150	English 1	3
ENGL 250	English 2	3
Choose one:
ENGL 311	Advanced Technical Writing	3
Or
ENGL 321	Advanced Composition	3
Or
ENGL 325	Advanced Business Writing	3
Scientific Understanding
Lab Science Elective		4
Science Elective		3 - 4
MATH 115	Intermediate Algebra	3
*	(If MATH ACT is 24 or higher, substitute a general elective)
Cultural Enrichment
*Electives	(one at 200 level of above, one foreign language recommended)	9
Social Awareness
*Electives	(one at 200 level or above)	9
Minimum credits required		120

Why Choose Information Security Intelligence?

As the only program of its kind in the country, Ferris' Information Security & Intelligence (ISI) program is at the forefront in its response to the need for skilled workers in Information Security/Data Analysis/Digital Forensics. Developed with input from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Pentagon, and investigative agencies; providing hands-on utilization of state of the art technology; this program, including its emphasis on visual analysis, data mining and geographic information systems, is uniquely positioned to prepare students to address the cyber security issues facing organizations and/or the nation. Exceptionally, and, in some cases, uniquely, qualified faculty bring students the combination of real world experience, academic preparation, specialized training and certifications (e.g., licensed Professional Investigator). In fact, completion of the program satisfies the education credential necessary for our students to be licensed as Professional Investigators in the State of Michigan, while our computer forensics coursework is accepted as meeting the education requirement to sit for computer forensics examinations. The program is also certified by NSA's Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation Program as mapping 100% to the National Security System Standards (CNSS). This is, indeed, a degree that enables its graduates to stand out in the workplace with a set of skills, knowledge and abilities that few others will match.

Career Opportunities

The Information Security Intelligence degree prepares you for a variety of career possibilities in fields that allow you to see your contribution in action. Computer Forensics, Fraud Investigation, Information Security, Intelligence, and Terrorism and Crime Analysis are a few of the possibilities. Opportunities exist in the government, security, intelligence, health care, insurance, finance, education and several other fields.

Admission Requirements

New Students: 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from high school and ACT composite score of 22.

Transfer Students: Combined college or university GPA of 2.70 (on a 4.0 scale) from all institutions attended, and the following criteria: (1) transfer equivalency for ENGL 150 or placement in ENGL 150 the first semester at FSU which would require an English ACT score of 16 or higher; (2) transfer equivalency for FSU MATH 115 or placement in MATH 115 the first semester at FSU which would require a Math ACT score of 19 or higher.

Exceptions: Any mitigating circumstances will be considered on an individual basis by the College of Business Dean's Office.

Graduation Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Information Security Intelligence is awarded to those individuals who have completed the 120 required credit hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA in their major classes, concentration classes and overall.

More Information

Ferris State University/Grand Rapids campus
Applied Technology Center
151 Fountain Street NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (800) 998-3425
Phone: (616) 451-4777
Email: fsugr@ferris.edu
http://www.ferris.edu/grandrapids

Ferris State University/Northern Michigan
University Center
2200 Dendrinow Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: (866) 857-1954
Phone: (231) 995-1734
E-mail: ferrisnorth@ferris.edu

Accountancy, Finance & Information Systems
119 South Street BUS 212
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2284
Phone: (231) 591-2434
Email: AFIS@ferris.edu

The ISI program is certified by NSA's Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation Program as mapping 100% to the National Security System Standards (CNSS) Next Review is August 2014.
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