RE: Thoughts on online security master degrees

["Eric Snyder" <Eric.S () aefcu com>]

There were two discussions that dealt with MSIA programs that I was able
to find in the archives:

Masters in Information Security/Assurance
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/105/491852/30/0/threaded

and

A degree in MSIA - the various programs
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/105/495353/30/0/threaded

These might have some discussions around NSA listed institutions.

Good luck!

-Eric.

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> Subject: Thoughts on online security master degrees
>
> Hi.
>
> Recently I've been doing my research on education programs offering
> master degrees on information security.Some of these programs I like
> belong to Universities listed on NSA National Center of Academic
> Excellence and some others not.
> One of those who doesn't belong to this list is the one being offered
> by SANS Institute which I find absolutely enticing because of its
> highly technical detail compared to others in that list.
> However as much as i find SANS master degree program very solid I
> realize that not belonging to NCAE list and not being fully accredited
> could affect the perception of a potential employeer.I wonder if this
> apply to other on-line programs which altough being fully accredited
> might suffer of a dimminishing treatment when being compared to
> brick-and-mortage univerisities.
> I appreciate if someone could share a recommended list of those
> security programs listed on NSA.
>
> I look forward to read your opinions.
>
> Thank you