Information Security Management Minor
Information security management, also called cyber security, ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of an organization’s information, data and IT services. Information security refers to the processes and methodologies which are designed and implemented to protect print, electronic or any other form of confidential, private and sensitive information from unauthorized access, use, misuse, disclosure, destruction, modification or disruption.
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With a minor in information security management students can enhance their major a strong foundation in risk analysis, security control, mobile security and networks. Students gain a competitive edge in the job market by acquiring skills to protect information and securely manage digital assets.
Benefits
- Acquire skills necessary to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse or disruption.
- Enhances any major, business or non-business.
- Join a field that U.S. News & World Report regularly includes on its list of 100 best jobs.
Contact Us
Xiaodong Deng
Coordinator Information Security Management Minor
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The OU Pledge is Oakland University’s commitment to provide undergraduate students with opportunities for meaningful, hands-on learning. This commitment seeks to enhance students’ academic knowledge with experiential learning, internships and/or research experiences that empower them to make substantive professional contributions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Gain a foundation in the high-demand skills of risk analysis,
security control, and mobile security and networks. - Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Depending on the major area of study, an information security management minor can position graduates for careers such as:
- Information security analyst
- Information security manager
- Data security manager
- Cybersecurity specialist
- IT consultant
INDUSTRIES THAT COMMONLY EMPLOY GRADUATES WITH INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT MINORS
- Computer systems design and related services
- Information technology
- Finance and insurance
- Management companies and enterprises
- Manufacturing
For more information on careers please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics or O*Net.
JOB OPENINGS
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RELATED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AT OU
- Association for Information Systems
- Society of Operations Management
- Society for Applied Investing and Financial Education
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CAREER OUTLOOK*
Wage Range | $60,060 - $163,300
Median Annual Wage | $103,590
National Growth | 33% from 2020 to 2030
*Data from the National Bureau of Labor and Statistics
School of Business Administration
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