<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The online Doctorate in Computer Science with a concentration in Information Assurance program at Colorado Technical University includes 12 research and writing courses in which you will demonstrate increasing mastery in your chosen area of expertise in the computer science field. Additionally, you have the opportunity to study topics in digital-systems security, such as cryptographic algorithms, techniques for secure software design, vulnerability analysis, and risk assessment. The program looks at information assurance for the corporate environment, including enterprise security architecture, service-oriented architecture, business-to-business architecture, cloud computing, multi-level security, and cross-domain solutions. Coursework covers governance, compliance, privacy, quality assurance, and a broad examination of external and internal security threats at the enterprise level and best practices for creating a security management framework that organizations can build upon. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you're considering applying to the Doctorate in Computer Science with a concentration in Information Assurance program, you should have experience in information technology and computer systems. Applicants to all of Colorado Technical University's programs must have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>A total of 96 credits are required for the Doctorate in Computer Science with a concentration in Information Assurance. It is a three year program and includes residencies twice each year. Online students will need to have access to certain computer hardware and software. </p> <p><u>Computer Science Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td> CS 801</td><td> Research and Writing I</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 802</td><td> Qualitative Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 806</td><td> Research and Writing II</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 811</td><td> Research and Writing III</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 812</td><td> Quantitative Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 816</td><td> Research and Writing IV</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 817</td><td> Foundations of Enterprise Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 821</td><td> Research and Writing V</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 826</td><td> Research and Writing VI</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 831</td><td> Research and Writing VII</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 836</td><td> Research and Writing VIII</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 841</td><td> Research and Writing IX</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 846</td><td> Research and Writing X</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 851</td><td> Research and Writing XI</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 852</td><td> Information Assurance</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 856</td><td> Research and Writing XII</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 862</td><td> Foundations of Digital-Systems Security</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 863</td><td> Enterprise Security Architecture</td></tr> <tr><td> EIS 835</td><td> Security Management</td></tr> <tr><td> EIS 815</td><td> Enterprise Tools, Concepts, and Processes</td></tr> <tr><td> EIS 830</td><td> Governance, Quality, Compliance, and Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td> MGMT 852</td><td> Enterprise Change, Innovation, and Future</td></tr> </table><p><u>Electives</u> </p> <p>Choose two of the following: </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td> CS 842</td><td> Business Intelligence</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 850</td><td> Networking and Security</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 864</td><td> Applications Security</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 865</td><td> Communications Security and Countermeasures</td></tr> <tr><td> EIS 800</td><td> Strategy, Alignment, Portfolio Management</td></tr> <tr><td> EIS 805</td><td> Enterprise Management Concepts</td></tr> <tr><td> EIS 810</td><td> Managing, Planning, and Integrating EIS</td></tr> <tr><td> EIS 820</td><td> Enterprise Architecture Technology</td></tr> <tr><td> EIS 825</td><td> IT Service Management</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>As a graduate of the CTU Online Doctorate in Computer Science with a concentration in Information Assurance program, you could seek advanced opportunities in any business, corporation, or organization that utilizes information technology. There are a wide range of positions you could pursue, including: </p> <ul><li>Information assurance manager </li><li>Security engineer </li><li>Software engineer </li><li>Research scientist </li></ul><p><i>CTU does not guarantee employment or salary. University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University's catalog and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.</i></p>