Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

The Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance bachelor's degree program at George Mason University is offered by this public institution in Fairfax, VA. The program is part of the computer and information sciences field (CIP 11.1003) and prepares students for careers in cybersecurity, information assurance, and IT auditing, with coursework covering network security, risk assessment, cryptography, and security policy.

George Mason University offers several related programs that may interest students in technology and health fields, including bachelor's degrees in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management, as well as Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at both the associate and bachelor's levels. The university's location in the Washington, DC metropolitan area provides proximity to federal agencies and contractors with significant demand for cybersecurity professionals.