Information Security Management (ISM) – Presidential Business School

MScIT Philosophy

MScIT is a demanding and valuable IT Business Development and professional qualification course globally. The graduates are proficient problem solvers who are trained to offer inputs to unravel the complexities in the IT domains. Eventually, the program produces executive team leaders capable of working effectively in the constantly changing IT world.

MScIT at Presidential

The MScIT at PBS is a two year, 60 credit program designed to address the need of IT professionals in various service sectors. The program provides comprehensive knowledge and theoretical understanding of the Information Technology industry and involves the integration of technology, people and strategic business development. It prepares graduates to create Information Technology related computing solutions to complex business problems and apply them to different areas of IT that they come across in their professional capacities. Eventually, they contribute to the accomplishment of organizational goals.

MScIT–Concentration in Information Security Management

Information technology is a basic need of our lives. Evidently, organizations function because of the irreplaceable role it plays in the development of businesses. Information security management is required to ensure protection, confidentiality and integrity of the valuable and crucial information.

ISM system can reduce the risk of crisis in an organization. Information Security Management provides all kinds of secure services to organizations to ensure and manage their data/information.

In that respect, the main objective of PBS with this specialization course is to provide enough practical skills and knowledge to students in Information Security Management Area.

Course Outline

MScIT—Core Courses (45 credit hours)

Code	Course Title	Credits
MSIT 601	Principle of Data Management	3 credit hours
MSIT 608	Information Technology Management	3 credit hours
MSIT 634	Advanced Java Programming	3 credit hours
MSIT 639	Software Engineering	3 credit hours
MSIT 602	Modern Operating System	3 credit hours
MSIT 607	Advanced Database Design & Management	3 credit hours
MSIT 605	System Analysis and Design	3 credit hours
MSIT 636	Research Methodology	3 credit hours
MSIT 646	Internet of Things (IoT)	3 credit hours
MSIT 603	Computer Systems Architecture	3 credit hours
MSIT 624	Telecommunication and Networking	3 credit hours
MSIT 606	Management Information Security	3 credit hours
MSIT 648	Advanced Web Programming	3 credit hours
MSIT 611	Wireless & Mobile Systems	3 credit hours
MSIT 693	Applied Information Technology Capstone Project	3 credit hours

MScIT—Concentration in Information Security Management (15 credit hours)

Code	Course Title	Credits
	Introduction to Information Security Management	3 credit hours
	Network and Internet Security	3 credit hours
	Software and Security	3 credit hours
	Information Security Risk Management	3 credit hours
	Tools and techniques of ISM	3 credit hours

MScIT Program Outcomes

The Master of Science in Information Technology offered by PBS in affiliation with Westcliff University encourages students to achieve the following educational outcomes:

Create strategic plans that implement information technology requirements and specifications of complex technology systems.
Evaluate computer systems and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness by incorporating value computing methodologies.
Analyze, design, develop, and maintain information technology infrastructure to allow for implementation of strategic initiatives that incorporate emerging technologies.
Analyze and construct database management systems to meet the needs of business and technology decision makers.
Compare and contrast various methodologies of computer systems design for the purpose of creating efficacy in computer-related business functions.
Create and develop the ability to conduct in-depth research, independently or within the enterprise in a broad range of information technology.
Create, innovate, design, and improve technology aspects of data collection and analysis to sustain competitive advantage.

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related discipline from recognized university of Nepal or from universities around the globe with a minimum CGPA of 2.0, or 45% or an equivalent grade scale in undergraduate level.

Duration

2 Years

Graduation Requirements

Student must complete sixty (60) prescribed credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, including 48 credits MBA core course and 12 credits concentration course.