Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology

School of Business and Technology

Information Security Specialization

Data and system security have become critical concerns in nearly every industry and government sector, creating a demand for high-level information security expertise. This Information Security PhD specialization provides opportunities for advanced skill development and doctoral research in such topics as information confidentiality, integrity, governance, compliance, and risk management. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing senior leadership, consulting, or faculty positions in information security within military, government, education, and private sectors.

Center for Information Assurance Education

Capella has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE) by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Visit the Center for Information Assurance Education, Capella's resource for developing knowledge related to information security.

The residential colloquia experience

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three one-week colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

• Interactive guide to becoming doctoral at Capella colloquia
• A preview of the doctoral colloquium experience
• Colloquia schedules and other details

All credits listed below are quarter credits.

Core Courses

• TS8004 - Information Technology Research and Practice - 4 quarter credits
• OM8301 - Survey of Research Literature in Information Technology Management Infrastructure - 4 quarter credits
• OM8302 - Survey of Research Literature in Information Technology Planning and Delivery - 4 quarter credits
• OM8303 - Information Technology Technical Foundations - 4 quarter credits
• OM8304 - Information Technology Delivery - 4 quarter credits
• OM8305 - Information Technology Strategy and Management - 4 quarter credits
• TS8306 - Advances in Information Technology - 4 quarter credits
• OM7080 - Statistical Research Techniques - 4 quarter credits
• OM8022 - Survey of Applied Research Methods* - 4 quarter credits
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• OM8025 - Advanced Qualitative Research* - 4 quarter credits
• OR
• OM8026 - Applied Multivariate Modeling* - 4 quarter credits
• OR
• OM8027 - Survey Research Methodology* - 4 quarter credits
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• TS8940 - Information Technology Consulting Practice Seminar* - 4 quarter credits
• OR
• TS8950 - Teaching Practice Seminar in Information Technology Education* - 4 quarter credits

Specialization Courses

• TS8531 - Network Security Advances - 4 quarter credits
• TS8533 - Enterprise Security Risk Management - 4 quarter credits
• TS8535 - System and Application Security Advances - 4 quarter credits
• TS8537 - Assurance Controls and Compliance Management - 4 quarter credits
• TS8539 - Security Governance and Management - 4 quarter credits
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• Upon completion of all required course work
• TS9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination* - 4 quarter credits
• TS9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
• TS9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
• TS9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
• TS9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
• TS9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits

Eight Elective Courses

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