Norwich University Online

Established in 1819, Norwich University is a high quality residential undergraduate education with decades of servicing adult distance learners. Norwich University also has the highest form of accreditation a university can receive--providing one of the most solid foundations you can find for an online graduate program.

Accreditation

Norwich University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC-a regional accrediting body). Regional accreditation is the highest form of accreditation that an institution can receive.

Convenient Online Distance Learning

The Norwich Online programs are conveniently accessible to you any time, any place, no matter what your schedule. The 15-18 month online coursework is capped off with a one-week residency trip in June to Norwich University, located in the heart of the Green Mountains of Vermont.

Highly Customized, Relevant Curriculum

Today, business is evolving faster than ever. Examine our curriculum; you'll see topics that didn't exist a few years ago. That's why our programs are designed to create a truly involving, interactive culture that fosters new thinking and new ideas. The online master's curriculum is highly customized, coordinated and seamless. Specific tracks are available to help you further customize your learning experience.

Small Class Sizes; Dynamic, Interpersonal Environment; Community

We boast one of the highest student retention rates in the nation. Why? Because we take care of our students. Students experience a warm, participative classroom environment; they enjoy being a part of a substantive, established university; the curriculum is relevant to their workplace; and our instructors are qualified, responsive professionals.

Online Master of Science in Information Assurance

The demand for capable information assurance professionals is increasing rapidly as organizations continue to adopt and integrate sophisticated technology. Norwich University offers its Master of Science in Information Assurance in an online format to prepare professionals for this growing need.

This e-Learning program combines the best of traditional learning and makes it even better by utilizing the advantages of the Internet. Learn anywhere and at anytime. The program is recognized by the National Security Agency as providing an academically excellent education in information assurance.

The curriculum consists of six seminars covering the following primary areas in information assurance:

• Foundations of Information Assurance
• Management Concepts and Skills
• Prevention: Technical Defenses
• Prevention: Human Factors
• Detection and Response
• Management Information Security and Hot Topics

In addition to these seminars, you will participate in our unique case study where you will meld theory into practice by analyzing your organization's information system. You will provide invaluable security recommendations saving your organization up to $200,000 and you will have gained the experience to become an information security expert.

For busy professionals there is no more convenient or flexible way to get your accredited MSIA. The online format permits you to learn without interrupting your career, 12-20 hours per week. You can do the course work in your spare time at work or anywhere. All you need is an Internet connection and the will to send your career to the next level. Coursework in the Online MSIA will take you 15-18 months. Within two years of the time you start, you will finish the coursework, the one-week residency, graduate and become a member of our distinguished alumni.