NOVA

[Nastrodamus]

Anyone here doing a degree with Nova University?

[rodalembs]

I am..
doing the Master's in Information Systems.....security specialization

[BlackCryptoKnight]

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I am..
doing the Master's in Information Systems.....security specialization

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What is the curriculum like for the Security specialization?

[rodalembs]

The M.S. in MIS with Specialization in Information Security (Required Courses):
Survey of Computer Languages
Management Information Systems
Information Systems Project Management
Client-Server and Distributed Computing
Database Systems
Telecommunications and Computer Networking
Systems Analysis and Design
Decision Support Systems
Human-Computer Interaction
Fundamentals of Security Technologies
Information Security Management
Information Security Policy, Privacy, and Ethics
Information System Auditing and Secure Operations
Information Security Project

[Chris]

Looks interesting. Competition hitting good old UWI

[Nastrodamus]

I am considering the online doing the BSC online but kinda squirmish about it.

[BlackCryptoKnight]

[quote author=Redeemed link=board=28;threadid=4471;start=0#msg41007 date=1086797741]
The M.S. in MIS with Specialization in Information Security (Required Courses):
Survey of Computer Languages
Management Information Systems
Information Systems Project Management
Client-Server and Distributed Computing
Database Systems
Telecommunications and Computer Networking
Systems Analysis and Design
Decision Support Systems
Human-Computer Interaction
Fundamentals of Security Technologies
Information Security Management
Information Security Policy, Privacy, and Ethics
Information System Auditing and Secure Operations
Information Security Project


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How long is the course of study?

The University of London has an MSc. in Information Security which takes a minimum of 2 years (max is 5 I think).
There are 6 modules and 1 project.

Degree structure:

Four compulsory core modules
Security management
An introduction to cryptography and security mechanisms
Network security
Computer security

PLUS

Two optional modules from:
Secure electronic commerce and other applications
Standards and evaluation criteria
Advanced cryptography
Database security
Computer crime

PLUS
MSc Project

[rodalembs]

Actually, i found the online experince to be very very....interesting i was very surprised. We have this tool caled placeware that mimics a real lecture room....you watch the lectures slides and lsite while he talks.... you have a layout with who is "sitting" where in the class and you can ask them questions. It is real fun....As i said yesterday the classes are not easy and coursework challenging! By the way not all classes you placeware..some simple use email or forums like these.....I researched many many.... universties when i was looking (there was one willing even to give me credit for my MCSA at the time ) It is not easy to get in also. I had to write a 500 page eassy (goals, plans etc...yada.yada.yada).. an 3 reccomendations....2 professional and 1 academic, they will take 3 professional)

Why i chose nova...
Know entity in JA...registered weith University Council (This is improtant)

Time -- if you have money you can complete in 1 Year ( 3 course for 4 terms)

Felxibiltiy - You can chose when in the year you want to start...

Cost - It is relatively inexpensive (1425 per course, you need to do 12 (3) credit courses)

You can easily switch between online and on-campus (so universties penalize for that ???)

It covered what i was looking for a MIS (an understanding the impact of technology upon the business) I was not lookig to do anymore programming... .

I really feel like i have got my moneys worth at NOVA.... and i have maintanied a 3.8 (something i NEVER did at UWI )

[Nastrodamus]

Do they have a local contact number?

[rodalembs]

1-888-991-6682

1 Argyle Road(6)

Hey.. many persons thing there is no nova office in Ja..BUT at Argyle there are classrooms, a library and a Brodband Lab...Been there to do my home work many many times.

here this you can request a book form thel ibrary in Florida and ther will ship it to you...you can keep it for a month...Tell mi dat nuh neat?