Information Assurance Program Highlights
Give your career a competitive edge with an information assurance degree.
Every organization needs reliable and secure computer and information systems. Information systems link business and technology to integrate all elements of an enterprise into a comprehensive network of responsive, proactive and dependable information delivery systems. Information systems are the brains of every organization, providing the tools to efficiently and effectively solve business problems, manage operations, interact with suppliers and customers, and drive revenue and performance.
As a student in our information security and assurance degree, you’ll gain an understanding of the wide range of skills it takes to work with information systems and keep data secure.
- Our information assurance classes are led by experienced IS professionals, and you’ll learn about essential concepts, such as programming, database management, IS strategy and security, business analytics, project management and more.
- You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to get practical hands-on experience by completing several projects and work experience in a real-world setting.
- With the bachelor of information systems in information assurance, you’ll graduate from this program fully prepared to succeed and begin your career in a competitive workforce.
Learn Your Way
Information systems classes are taught exclusively through Baker Online. Plus, general education and prerequisite courses are typically available through Baker Online, Online Live, and on all campuses throughout Michigan.
Learn MoreWhy Study Information Assurance?
Information systems is one of the fastest-growing careers. Our information security and assurance degree is designed to integrate general business and management knowledge with expertise in computer information systems (including programming, databases, web, project management, networking, and security) to produce the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in a competitive job market.
Information systems professionals leverage the technology and tools to efficiently and effectively solve business problems, manage operations and infrastructure, interact with suppliers and customers, and drive revenue and performance. Graduates can continue their education with a Master of Science in Information Systems.
Information Assurance Curriculum
The Baker College Bachelor of Science in Information Systems information assurance degree is a 4-year, 120 credit hours program. The program includes 30 hours in general education, 69 hours in the information systems major, and 21 hours in the assurance specialist concentration. Information assurance courses include multiple programming languages, system modeling and design, business analytics, securing systems, as well as a senior project and a 150-hour work experience course.
View Full CurriculumSample Courses
System Modeling and Design
Internet and Web Security
Senior Project in Information Systems
Learn on the cutting edge.
The College of IT and Engineering is proud to offer courses that include Extended Reality (XR) learning. These experiences provide immersive, hands-on learning that will prepare you for a successful information systems career.
Accreditation
Baker College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission / 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411 / 800-621-7440 / www.hlccommission.org.
On Campus Unavailable
Core courses for this degree program are not offered on campus.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available on campus each semester.
View campus locationsAvailable on Baker Online
Courses for this degree program are available through Baker Online.
100% online, this format offers flexible scheduling with 8-week semesters
Baker OnlineUnavailable on Online Live
Core courses for this degree program are not offered through Online Live.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available through Online Live each semester.
Online Live