BS - Information Assurance and Security

Information Assurance and Security is a relevant study, most especially during these times where computer systems and networks are seen as essentials in everyday life. Information systems are used by banks, telecommunications, health care institutions, and the national security. Therefore, it is relevant that confidentiality and authentication of these systems are preserved. A bachelor's degree in Information Assurance and Security will provide students with the proper skills and knowledge to detect and eliminate risks or threats to information systems. Information Assurance and Security practitioners, therefore, is the people responsible for keeping computer systems and networks safe from viruses, worms or hackers.

Capella University offers an online bachelor's degree program in Information Assurance and Security, which enables students to finish their degree even without entering campus classrooms. Courses taken up include Network Systems, Database Systems, Operating Systems, Principles of Information Systems and Object-oriented Programming. Graduates will be able to enter business, government or military institutions for employment.