Students can pursue IA as a stand-alone concentration or combine it with an Accounting or MIS concentration. Because of overlapping course requirements, students pursuing an Accounting or MIS concentration can typically complete a second concentration in IA with two or three additional courses. Students intending to pursue a dual concentration need to plan their studies in advance and coordinate the plan with both concentration advisors.

MBA IA Concentration Prerequisites
There are no formal concentration prerequisites though some concentration classes have individual prerequisites. Students taking advanced accounting classes need at least one accounting course (typically MGMT 540) beyond the required MBA core. Students taking MGMT 637 need at least an introductory exposure to computer programming which can be demonstrated by completing CS 152L, MGMT 330, or an equivalent course. Students need to complete MGMT 636 before taking MGMT 639 (Advanced IS Security). Applicable work experience may suffice in lieu of course prerequisites. Speak with the program advisor if you have specific questions about prerequisites.

MBA IA Concentration Requirements
Five courses are required. Courses eligible for concentration credit include:

• MGMT 544 (Assurance Services)
• MGMT 594 (Fraud Examination)
• MGMT 594 (Internal Auditing and Investigations)
• MGMT 636 (Information System Security)
• MGMT 637 (Database Management Systems)
• MGMT 641 (Forensic Accounting)
• MGMT 639 (Advanced Topics in Management Information Systems)
  Previous course offerings have covered Advanced IS Security and System & Network Administration.

Multiple MGMT 594 and 639 sections may be counted toward the concentration requirements as long as the topics vary and are related to IA. MGMT 551 and 552 (independent study) sections covering IA-related topics may count toward the concentration requirements with advance approval.

Schedule of Course Offerings
MBA-IA courses are scheduled subject to student demand and faculty availability. Scheduled offerings for Fall 2007 are as follows:

• MGMT 594 (Fraud Examination) Tuesday, 5:30-8:15
• MGMT 636 (Information System Security) - online course
• MGMT 639 (Advanced IS Security) - online course
• MGMT 639 (System & Network Administration) Tuesday, 4:00-6:45

Planned offerings for Spring 2008 are as follows:

• MGMT 544 (Assurance Services)
• MGMT 636 (Information System Security)
• MGMT 637 (Database Management Systems)
• MGMT 639 (Advanced IS Security)
• MGMT 641 (Forensic Accounting)

Questions regarding concentration requirements should be addressed with your MBA advisor or one of the Information Assurance faculty advisors: Dr. Steve Burd or Alex Seazzu.