CIT 480: Security Technology (Winter "A" 2021)

CIT 480 Security+ is a 4-week course and provides students with the skills necessary to apply and implement technical knowledge of security concepts in today’s security environment. Students will gain an in‐depth knowledge of systems security, access control, network infrastructure, assessments and audits, cryptography and organizational security across all vendor products. These skills have become increasingly important, as additional safeguards such as intrusion detection systems, physical access control and multi‐factor authentication become standard methods of protection. Students are given real world scenarios to reinforce the material covered and will learn how to apply the concepts to their daily operations. This course helps prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ SY0‐401 certification exam or other fundamental security certifications with any vendor

MIT 537: Risk and Information Systems Control (Winter "A" 2021)

This course aims to identify, assess and evaluate risk to enable the execution of the enterprise risk management strategy; develop and implement risk responses to ensure that risk factors and events are addressed in a cost-effective manner and in line with business objectives; monitor risk and communicate information to the relevant stakeholders to ensure the continued effectiveness of the enterprise’s risk management strategy; design and implement information systems controls in alignment with the organization’s risk appetite and tolerance levels to support business objectives; monitor and maintain information systems controls to ensure they function effectively and efficiently; and achieve professional qualification as Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).

MIT 522: Cloud Computing and Data Analytics (Winter "A" 2021)

This course provides a comprehensive understanding to the world of big data and analytics. Big data is now a reality, the volume, variety, and velocity of data coming into the enterprise continues at an unprecedented level. Data analytics is the process of examining data to uncover hidden patterns, unknown correlations and other useful information that can be used to make better decisions. In this course, students will learn how to connect and visualize complex data by utilizing techniques such as aggregators, time series, dashboard customization, storytelling, metadata grids, dual axis charts, etc. Basic statistical methods will be used such as regression, central tendency, and dispersion. 

MIT 588: Software Development and Management (Winter "A" 2021)

This course examines the fundamental concepts that comprise the information system (IS) functions in business and society, with emphasis on systems analysis & design. Together, we will study, discuss, analyze, and perform various exercises that bring into focus the myriad issues related to this most important field of study that affects virtually all aspects of business and society.