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Information Security Intelligence ISIN

Degree Type: Bachelor of Science

College: Business

Career Path: Business, Management, Marketing, and Technology

Required Courses  Credit Hours 
Required Courses Credit Hours
MAJOR
STQM 200 Introduction to Data Mining 3
STQM 260 Introduction to Statistics 3
STQM 360 Risk Analysis and Strategy 3
ACCT 201 Principles of Accounting 1 3
ISYS 200 Database Design & Implementation 3
ISYS 411 Project Management 3
ISIN 200 All Things Digital 3
HSCJ 202 Principles of Information Security 3
HSCJ 210 Digital Forensics and Incident Response 3
HSCJ 317 Fraud Examination 3
ISIN 330 Organized Crime, Gang and Terrorist Organizations 3
ISIN 429 Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Security 3
PREL 240 Public Relations Principles 3
HIST 257 Terrorism in the Modern World 3
SURE 325 Principles Of GIS 3
ISIN 220 Visual Analysis and Investigations 3
ISIN 301 Data Intell Comp Theory 3
ISYS 491 Computer Information Systems Internship 3
ISYS 497 Special Studies in ISYS 3
 
CONCENTRATIONS (Choose one)
Digital Forensics Concentration
HSCJ 315 Advanced Digital Forensics and Response 3
ISYS 371
ISYS 325 Networking Essentials 3
ISYS 277 Linux Network Administration 3
National Security Concentration
ISIN 350 Organizational Planning and Security Measures 3
Directed Elective in Security 3
2nd year competence in foreign language 8
Intelligence: GIS and Data Mining Concentration
STQM 342 Data Mining Tools 3
STQM 380 Data Mining Processes 3
SURE 282 Geographic Info System 1 3
SURE 382 Geographic Info System 2 3
 
GENERAL EDUCATION
Communication Competence
Choose One:  COMM 105, COMM 121 or COMM 201 3
ENGL 150 English 1 3
Choose One:  ENGL 250 or ENGL 211 3
Choose One:  ENGL 311, ENGL 321 or ENGL 325 3
Scientific Understanding
Lab Science Elective 4
Science Elective 3
Quantitative Skills
MATH 115 Intermediate Algebra 3
Cultural Enrichment
One Year Foreign Language (satisfies cultural enrichment)
8
RELG 326 Western Religions *C 3
Social Awareness
Social Awareness Elective 3
Social Awareness Elective 3
Social Awareness Elective 3
Free Electives (7-9 credits)
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Minimum number of credits required 120

Why Choose Information Security  Intelligence?

The basis for knowledge is information.  One of the most significant challenges facing everyone -from individuals, to corporations, to the country - is maintaining, securing and interpreting information.  The Information Security Intelligence program (ISI) at Ferris State University addresses this challenge head-on.  You will develop skills in a variety of leading edge technologies such as visual analysis, geographic information systems and digital forensics, as well as, a broad cultural background to provide a basis for interpreting information and its ethical use.  Sound unique? It is! There isn't another program like this in the country!

Get a Great Job

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

Applicants to Information Security Intelligence must present evidence of graduation from high school or the GED.  To enter the Information Security Intelligence Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) Program in Business, applicants are expected to have a minimum high school grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.00 scale) and a minimum ACT score of 22.  College transfer students must have a 2.7 GPA or above.

Graduation Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Information Security Intelligence is awarded to those individuals who have completed the 111 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


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