Graduate Course Descriptions

The following directory lists the graduate courses which the University expects to offer, although the University in no way guarantees that all such courses will be offered in any given academic year, and reserves the right to alter the list if conditions warrant. Click on the links below for a list of courses in that subject area. You may then click “View Classes” to see scheduled classes for individual courses.

5771. Enterprise Security, Governance and Audit

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: Open to MSBAPM and MBA students, others with permission.

Grading Basis: Graded

Discusses the business risks arising from digital information processing and identifies ways to prevent, detect, and mitigate negative consequences of information security breaches. First, students will be introduced to the basic principles of information security, its role in reducing information risk exposure, and tools and solutions that can be used to prevent information loss or costly business interruptions. Second, students will explore the role of information technology governance in business organizations, discuss important relevant laws (for example, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002), reporting requirements, and industry standards for IT Governance (for example, COBIT). Third, students will study the process of information systems audit, IT audit tools, and audit procedures to help in detection and prevention of fraud.

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