I'm looking at either a PhD in Computer Information Systems (InfoSec concentration), or a Doctor of Science in Information Systems. I'm waiting on a few details to shake out on the DSci program before I make a final decision.
The PhD program is a distance learning program offered by Nova Southeastern University, while the DSci program will be offered by the university I currently teach for, on an adjunct basis. The DSci program hasn't received final approval yet from our board of Regents, but I'm pretty sure it will, with a projected start of fall semester 2010. For me, the DSci probably makes the most sense. I'm told I'll get credit for my prior masters coursework, which means fewer classes to take. I also hope to be able to teach there while in school, while receiving some type of tuition credit / teaching stipend. Thanks On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 11:34 AM, Ben Denton <[email protected]> wrote: > Andy and Dan, > > I would like some info as well. I'm also finishing up a Masters in > Computer Engineering specializing in Information Assurance and I don't > have a whole lot of faith in my local university's ability to support > some good technical research for a doctorate. I'm considering all > options right now. I've tossed around a handful of topics, but > nothing seems to stick with my faculty. I might need to look at > another university. > > I understand the view that post-grad degrees might not bring the > monetary value you would expect, but this is more of a personal goal > than chasing a bigger paycheck. My experience is that most of the > upper degrees in MIS, CS, or Computer Engineering are leaving the > country to go back home after completing the degree. So I can see a > need for such degrees in the future. > > Ben > > On Oct 5, 2009, at 7:34 PM, dandantheitman wrote: > >> Hey Andy. >> >> If you don't mind me asking what are you looking at doing your >> doctorate in. I am about to finish my Master in Computer Sci /w a >> specialisation in Information Security and am interested in pursuing >> my doctorate. >> >> Dan >> >> 2009/10/1 Andy Green - Green Consulting <[email protected]>: >>> I'm teaching undergrad infosec courses at a local university. I've >>> got a Masters in Information Systems, and an undergrad certificate in >>> InfoSec. I hope to be starting my doctorate work in the next year. >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 7:53 PM, Adrian Crenshaw <[email protected] >>> > wrote: >>>> I find myself very disappointed with higher education, price for >>>> performance, ethics, etc. I have a BS in CS (I like saying it that >>>> way) and >>>> am working on an MBA, but their idea of ethics is not my idea of >>>> ethics. >>>> >>>> I'm curious, what degrees do some of you have? I'm interested in >>>> finding a >>>> job teaching infosec, so if you teach I'd really like to hear what >>>> credentials you have. >>>> >>>> Adrian >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by >>>> Green >>>> Consulting's MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Pauldotcom mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://mail.pauldotcom.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pauldotcom >>>> Main Web Site: http://pauldotcom.com >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Pauldotcom mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://mail.pauldotcom.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pauldotcom >>> Main Web Site: http://pauldotcom.com >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> _____________________________________________________________ >> "More people are killed every year by pigs than by sharks, which shows >> you how good we are at evaluating risk." >> >> -Bruce Schneier >> _______________________________________________ >> Pauldotcom mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://mail.pauldotcom.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pauldotcom >> Main Web Site: http://pauldotcom.com > > _______________________________________________ > Pauldotcom mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.pauldotcom.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pauldotcom > Main Web Site: http://pauldotcom.com > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by Green Consulting's MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > > _______________________________________________ Pauldotcom mailing list [email protected] http://mail.pauldotcom.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pauldotcom Main Web Site: http://pauldotcom.com
