Program Overview

Master of Science in Applied Security and Analytics

Overview

The Master of Science in Applied Security and Analytics is an affiliated Professional Science Master's program. It is designed to be completed within two years and offers diverse course offerings in Data Analytics, Security, Business, and Advanced Software Engineering.

Program Details

• Duration: 2 years
• Format: Online and on-campus
• Start dates: Fall and spring semesters each year

Courses

• Project Management
• Management of Information Technology
• Applied Security Principles
• Statistical Methods for Business Analytics
• Secure Coding
• Advanced Software Engineering
• Data Mining for Decision Making
• Predictive Analysis

Career Opportunities

• Digital Risk Officer: Meet the ever-growing need for consistent, organization-wide responses to digital business risk. Earning potential: over $150,000.
• Analytics Practice Leaders: Capture and synthesize massive amounts of data from customer interactions, supply chain feedback, and other sources. Earning potential: over $100,000.
• Chief Digital Officer: Develop effective strategies for mobile and digital platforms. Earning potential: $148,000 to $280,000.
• Chief Growth Officer: Use big data to identify growth opportunities across digital media and technology. Earning potential: over $100,000.
• Chief Information Security Officer: Develop contingency plans and manage security breaches to protect privacy, brand reputation, and customer trust. Earning potential: over $130,000.

Financial Aid and Loan Options

• Federal Loan Programs: Stafford Loan Program and Graduate PLUS Loans
• Private Loan Options: Alternative loans available to graduate students
• Employer Reimbursement: Many graduate students use employer reimbursement to cover the cost of their education
• Choose Ohio First Scholarship Funding: This degree program is eligible for Choose Ohio First scholarship funding

Program Information

• The Master of Science in Applied Security and Analytics is an affiliated Professional Science Master's program.
• Findlay is the only institution in Ohio to offer this unique program.
• The program is designed to transform security and analytics into actionable intelligence for businesses.