Online PhD Program in Information Technology - Capella University

Online Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology - Information Security Specialization - Capella Univeristy - School of Business and Technology

Online PhD Program: Data and system security have become critical concerns in nearly every industry and government sector, creating a demand for high-level information security expertise. This Information Security PhD specialization, Capella University, distance learning PhD online program, provides opportunities for advanced skill development and doctoral research in such topics as information confidentiality, integrity, governance, compliance, and risk management. People who choose this online PhD program Information Security specialization are often pursuing senior leadership, consulting, or faculty positions in information security within military, government, education, and private sectors.

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Capella University, distance learning PhD online program, has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE) by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner, you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. At specific milestones in your online PhD distance learning program, you will attend three colloquia, each six days in length. See residential colloquia details.

General Information
Total Program Credits: 120 Credits
Cost Per Quarter: $4,176.00, 78% of our learners receive aid.

All credits listed below are quarter credits.

Core Courses - Online PhD Program in Information Security
TS8004 - Information Technology Research and Practice
OM8301 - Survey of Research Literature in Information Technology Management Infrastructure - 4 credits
OM8302 - Survey of Research Literature in Information Technology Planning and Delivery - 4 credits
OM8303 - Information Technology Technical Foundations - 4 credits
OM8304 - Information Technology Delivery - 4 credits
OM8305 - Information Technology Strategy and Management - 4 credits
TS8306 - Advances in Information Technology - 4 credits
OM7080 - Statistical Research Techniques - 4 credits
OM8022 - Survey of Applied Research Methods* - 4 credits
OM8025 - Advanced Qualitative Research* - 4 credits OR
OM8026 - Applied Multivariate Modeling* - 4 credits> OR
OM8027 - Survey Research Methodology* - 4 credits
TS8940 - Information Technology Consulting Practice Seminar* - 4 credits> OR
TS8950 - Teaching Practice Seminar in IT Education* - 4 credits

Specialization Courses - Online PhD Program in Information Security
TS8531 - Network Security Advances - 4 credits
TS8533 - Enterprise Security Risk Management - 4 credits
TS8535 - System and Application Security Advances - 4 credits
TS8537 - Assurance Controls and Compliance Management - 4 credits
TS8539 - Security Governance and Management - 4 credits

Upon completion of all required course work - Online PhD Program in Information Security
TS9984 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination I* - 4 credits
TS9985 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination II* - 4 credits
TS9996 - Dissertation Research I* - 4 credits
TS9997 - Dissertation Research II* - 4 credits
TS9998 - Dissertation Research III* - 4 credits
TS9999 - Dissertation Research IV* - 4 credits

Eight Elective Courses - Online PhD Program in Information Security
Choose any graduate courses.