Information Security and Risk Management, Professional Science Master's (PSM)

Program Overview

The Information Security & Risk Management program at Minnesota State University, Mankato equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats. The program covers a comprehensive range of topics, including information warfare, risk analysis, and data communications. Graduates are prepared for careers in cybersecurity risk assessments, audits, and information security management in various industries, including IT, government, and healthcare.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Information Security & Risk Management (PSM) program at Minnesota State University, Mankato is a comprehensive program that prepares students for careers in information security and risk management. The program covers a wide range of topics, including information warfare, research topics, researching and analyzing information security risks, reporting information security risks, information risk management, data communications and networking.

Careers:

With the increasing prominence of cybersecurity threats, graduates can pursue careers in cybersecurity risk assessments and audits as well as information security management within IT firms, governmental agencies and healthcare companies