As more data moves to the cloud, there’s increasing demand for job candidates with information security degrees or a certification in information security management. However, many of those programs emphasize technical training while overlooking fundamental business strategy and industry knowledge. Oakland University’s minor in information security management integrates these perspectives. This undergraduate program prepares you for a variety of jobs in information security management by allowing you to blend the knowledge from your chosen undergraduate major with the highly sought-after business skills taught in our information security program. You’ll graduate with both a strong foundation in your field of interest and the experience needed to securely manage the data used in it.
As more data moves to the cloud, there’s increasing demand for job candidates with information security degrees or a certification in information security management. However, many of those programs emphasize technical training while overlooking fundamental business strategy and industry knowledge. Oakland University’s minor in information security management integrates these perspectives. This undergraduate program prepares you for a variety of jobs in information security management by allowing you to blend the knowledge from your chosen undergraduate major with the highly sought-after business skills taught in our information security program. You’ll graduate with both a strong foundation in your field of interest and the experience needed to securely manage the data used in it.
At Oakland, you’ll build the skills needed to gain a professional edge in the information security management job market through experiential learning opportunities that put theory into practice.
Our information security management minor enhances a variety of undergraduate degrees and prepares you to manage data integrity, IT services, and more. You’ll be qualified to work in a wide range of industries, including:
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that jobs in information security management will increase 28% by 2026. Roles such as IT consultant, information security analyst, data security manager, and cyber security expert will continue to grow as companies’ usage of digital assets increases in size and scope.
The minor in information security management consists of a minimum of four courses for SBA students. Non-SBA students should contact the minor coordinator to determine the credit requirements. Course options for the minor in information security include:
Interested in a degree in information security? You may find your passion pursuing one of the following undergraduate programs, instead, along with an information security management minor: