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'Information Assurance'

Hello
There is a new course by the title 'Information Assurance' offered in some universities.

Can anyone suggest if these courses will offer a career through depression times, and how reliable and long-lasting will this in the winding technology growth in the next decade.

Some university course links are
http://www.business.iastate.edu/masters/msia
http://www.dsu.edu/msia/
http://www.ccs.neu.edu/graduate/msia.html
http://business.udmercy.edu/programs/information-assurance/index.htm

stephen727

As businesses become more Internet-connected, the problem of Information Assurance will continue to grow in importance. The military will always need Information Assurance. If you're looking for a depression-resistant job, any federal government job will be a good choice, and IA in the military is one such job. Companies don't necessarily spend money on things that they need, and during lean times they may cut IA spending. Upshot is, I think job stability is more about where you work than what you do.

Disclaimer: I teach University-level Information Assurance classes, though not at one of your listed institutions.

anushahanna

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stephen727,
do most of your students find desired employment right after college?

Do you know if these military jobs require citizenships, or would they consider greencard/visa workers? (for security clearance purpose)

how long has this field been around?
thanks

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