Regis University’s School of Computer & Information Sciences is proud to partner with the National Defense University iCollege to offer our master’s degree programs to graduates of NDU certificate programs.

Regis University’s information assurance curriculum offers a unique contribution to helping the country reduce vulnerabilities in national information infrastructure.

The National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has re-designated Regis University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE) for the academic years of 2012 through 2017. The CAEIAE designation demonstrates Regis University’s commitment to academic excellence in the information security field. Regis is the second university to receive this honorable designation in the state of Colorado.

Regis University’s School of Computer & Information Sciences (SCIS) is proud to partner with the National Defense University Information Resource Management College (NDU iCollege) to offer graduates of certain NDU iCollege certificate programs the ability to transfer credits into one of five SCIS Master of Science Degree programs:

  • M.S. in Database Technologies
  • M.S. in Information Assurance
    • Cyber Security specialization
    • Policy Management specialization
  • M.S. in Information Technology Management
  • M.S. in Software Engineering
  • M.S. in Systems Engineering

SCIS allows students to complete their graduate program entirely online or at one of the Colorado campus locations.

Apply Your NDU Certificate Credits Toward Your Master's Degree
The following NDU iCollege graduate programs are eligible to apply course credits toward a Regis University master’s degree: 

  • NDU iCollege Cyber-Security (Cyber-S) and Cyber-Leadership (Cyber-L) Programs
  • NDU iCollege Enterprise Architecture Program
  • NDU iCollege IT Program Management Program
  • NDU iCollege CIO, CTO, and GSL Programs

Take the next steps toward earning your master's degree from Regis University’s School of Computer & Information Sciences - request more information or contact an enrollment counselor today.

The following NDU iCollege graduate programs are eligible to apply course credits toward a Regis University master’s degree: 

  • NDU iCollege Cyber-Security (Cyber-S) and Cyber-Leadership (Cyber-L) Programs
  • NDU iCollege Enterprise Architecture Program
  • NDU iCollege IT Program Management Program
  • NDU iCollege CIO, CTO, and GSL Programs

The balance of your degree plan, a minimum of seven courses, will be designed with your needs in mind following the guidelines for the graduate degree selected. Your academic advisor will work with you to select the remaining courses to meet your degree requirements.

Cyber-Security (Cyber-S) and Cyber-Leadership (Cyber-L) Programs

Graduates of the NDU iCollege Cyber-Security (Cyber-S) Certificate will receive 9 credits for the following Regis University courses:
Course Number Regis University Course Title Credit Hours
MSCC 610 Information Systems Concepts 3
Two of the following courses:
MSIA 670 Information Enterprise Assurance 3
MSIA 672 Managing a Secure Enterprise 3
MSIA 676 Securing and Protecting: Systems, Applications, and Data 3
MSIA 678 Risk Management 3
Total 9

Graduates of both the NDU iCollege Cyber-Security (Cyber-S) 4011 AND 4012 Certificates will receive 12 credits for the following Regis University courses:

Course Number Regis University Course Title Credit Hours
MSCC 610 Information Systems Concepts 3
Three of the following courses:
MSIA 670 Information Enterprise Assurance 3
MSIA 672 Managing a Secure Enterprise 3
MSIA 674 Planning and Implementing Architecture Security 3
MSIA 676 Securing and Protecting: Systems, Applications, and Data 3
MSIA 678 Risk Management 3
Total 12

Graduates of the NDU iCollege Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Certificate within the Cyber-Security Program will receive 15 credits for the following Regis University courses:

Course Number Regis University Course Title Credit Hours
MSCC 610 Information Systems Concepts 3
MSCC 697 Information Technology Research Methods 3
Three of the following courses:
MSCI 600 Strategic Information Technology 3
MSIA 670 Information Enterprise Assurance 3
MSIA 672 Managing a Secure Enterprise 3
MSIA 674 Planning and Implementing Architecture Security 3
MSIA 676 Securing and Protecting: Systems, Applications, and Data 3
MSIA 678 Risk Management 3
Total 15

Graduates of the NDU iCollege Cyber-Leadership (Cyber-L) Certificate will receive 15 credits for the following Regis University courses:

Course Number Regis University Course Title Credit Hours
MSCC 610 Information Systems Concepts 3
MSCC 697 Information Technology Research Methods 3
Three of the following courses:
MSCI 600 Strategic Information Technology 3
MSIA 670 Information Enterprise Assurance 3
MSIA 672 Managing a Secure Enterprise 3
MSIA 674 Planning and Implementing Architecture Security 3
MSIA 676 Securing and Protecting: Systems, Applications, and Data 3
MSIA 678 Risk Management 3
Total 15

Graduates of the NDU iCollege Information Operations (IO) Certificate will receive 15 credits for the following Regis University courses:

Course Number Regis University Course Title Credit Hours
MSCC 610 Information Systems Concepts 3
MSCC 630 Enterprise Architecture 3
Three of the following courses:
MSIA 670 Information Enterprise Assurance 3
MSIA 672 Managing a Secure Enterprise 3
MSIA 674 Planning and Implementing Architecture Security 3
MSIA 676 Securing and Protecting: Systems, Applications, and Data 3
MSIA 678 Risk Management 3
Total 15

Enterprise Architecture (EA) Program

Graduates of the NDU iCollege Architecture Certificate will receive 9 credits for the following Regis University courses:
Course Number Regis University Course Title Credit Hours
MSCC 610 Information Systems Concepts 3
MSCC 630 Enterprise Architecture 3
One of the following courses:
MSCI 600 Strategic Information Technology 3
MSIA 672 Managing a Secure Enterprise 3
MS__ 6__ Faculty advisor will assist candidates with alternative selections. 3
Total 9

Graduates of both the NDU iCollege Architect Certificate AND the Enterprise Architect Certificate will receive 12 credits for the following Regis University courses:

Course Number Regis University Course Title Credit Hours
MSCC 610 Information Systems Concepts 3
MSCC 630 Enterprise Architecture 3
Two of the following courses:
MSCI 600 Strategic Information Technology 3
MSIA 672 Managing a Secure Enterprise 3
MS__ 6__ Faculty advisor will assist candidates with alternative selections. 3
Total 12

CIO, CTO, and GSL Programs

Graduates of the NDU iCollege Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), or the Government Strategic Leader (GSL) Certificate will receive 15 credits for the following Regis University courses:
Course Number Regis University Course Title Credit Hours
MSCC 610 Information Systems Concepts 3
MSCI 680 Information Technology Project Management 3
One of the following courses:
MSCC 697 Information Technology Research Methods 3
MSCI 600 Strategic Information Technology 3
MSCI 681 Enterprise Project Systems 3
Total 12

Graduates of the NDU iCollege Information Technology Program Management (ITPgM) Certificate will receive 15 credits for the following Regis University courses:

Course Number Regis University Course Title Credit Hours
MSCC 610 Information Systems Concepts 3
MSCC 680 Information Technology Project Management 3
Three of the following courses:
MSCC 697 Information Technology Research Methods 3
MSCI 600 Strategic Information Technology 3
MSCI 681 Enterprise Project Systems 3
Total 15