MIS 675 Risk Analysis in Information Technology
Any IT development project contains significant risks. However, keeping the status quo is also risky in rapidly changing technological and competitive environments. This course is designed to familiarize the student with risk analysis concepts derived from many sources including financial, actuarial and statistical studies, insurance and risk analysis, software quality assurance methodologies, management and audit trails and many others. Student will learn to assess the risk in an information systems portfolio and develop strategies for managing the many risk types discussed: Prerequisites: MIS 600.
2 Graduate credits
Effective November 18, 2002 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Demonstrate the ability to perform Information Security Risk Management tasks to support the overall organizational objectives including but not limited to identifying, measuring (quantitative and qualitative), and mitigating key information technology risks.
- Justify Information Security Management decisions through deductive arguments based on sound scientific principles and acceptable risk management practices and standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of concepts and techniques utilized in selected information security risk management methods including but not limited to describing the tasks associated with risk framing, assessment, response, and monitoring.
- Apply risk management principles and models to organizational scenarios.
Fall 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Risk Analysis in Information Technology | Stone, Scott Thomas | Books for MIS-675-50 Fall 2025 | Course details for MIS-675-50 Fall 2025 |