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Master of Information Systems Assurance Management

Master the Business of Trust: Information System Assurance Management

Lead the Strategy. Audit the Infrastructure. Govern the Future.

Organizations rely on information systems to operate, make decisions, and remain accountable. In this era of digital reliance, organizations need more than just security—they need assurance. The Master of Information System Assurance Management (MISAM) at Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) is designed for professionals who want to lead at the intersection of technology, finance, and organizational governance.

In-person or online. It’s your choice.

Offered in-person at our beautiful Edmonton campus or via synchronous online, with full-time or part-time evening options, this program allows you to earn a master’s degree while maintaining your professional career.

Why Choose MISSM at CUE?

  • Business-Focused Leadership: Unlike purely technical programs, the MISAM focuses on how information systems support accountability, compliance, and organizational decision-making.
  • Synchronous Online Learning: Engage in live, real-time classes that offer the same interaction as an on-campus experience, available full-time or part-time in the evenings.
  • Designed for Tech & Finance Professionals: Perfect for those with backgrounds in IT, accounting, or finance looking to move into higher-level audit and governance roles.
  • ISACA Aligned: Our curriculum follows the ISACA model, ensuring your education is grounded in the world’s leading industry best practices.

Join Us at a Virtual Open House

Have questions about the curriculum, the online experience, or the application process? Join our faculty for an upcoming information session.

  • Wednesday March 11, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (MST)
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Elevate Your Expertise

The MISAM curriculum bridges the gap between technical systems and executive oversight. You will graduate with the ability to:

  • Conduct Risk-Based Audits: Perform sophisticated information systems audits and communicate findings to senior leadership.
  • Drive Governance: Develop frameworks that align security and information policies with international standards.
  • Strategize Disaster Recovery: Build and test resilience plans that ensure organizations survive and thrive after a crisis.
  • Investigate & Mitigate: Lead investigations into security incidents and develop solutions to minimize organizational loss

Be Prepared for Industry Credentials

We get you ready for the certifications that matter most to employers. Our graduates are uniquely positioned to challenge:

  • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
  • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
  • COBIT 2019 Foundation and related certifications.

Small Class Sizes, Personalized Support

At CUE, we prioritize your success through smaller class sizes with direct access to your instructors with deep industry experience. 

Whether you join us on campus or online, you are part of a tight-knit cohort designed for professional networking and growth.

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Tuition & Fees

2025-26 Estimated Domestic Fees

2025-26 Estimated International Fees

Additional information about tuition and fees

Concordia University of Edmonton is a member of  AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

An In-Demand Profession

The need for information systems and security professionals is growing along with increasing reliance of businesses and governments on the technology. The demand for information systems security and assurance professionals shows no end in sight. Our programs maintain a sharp focus on the needs of employers and changes in industry. Make information security and assurance your choice and join a growing field.

A Business Focused Program

The Assurance program focuses on the business aspect of IT and prospective candidates are expected to have a background in both technology and accounting/finance. You may be required to take additional courses as a probationary student in the program if you do not have all of the MISAM prerequisite courses but are otherwise admissible.

Our program follows the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) model curriculum. We use and follow ISACA best practices and normally encourage students to pursue a COBIT 2019 Foundation certification during the program and some consider other COBIT 2019 certifications and other ISACA certifications.

At the end of the program some students also write the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam or related certification exams such as the CISM (also offered by ISACA).

MISAM Program Schedule
MISAM Job Opportunities

Program Objectives

  • To understand the process of auditing and in-depth knowledge of information systems auditing and general understanding of financial auditing.
  • To gain first-hand experience in conducting risk based information systems audits and in communicating the results to the enterprise.
  • To identify sources of risk for the loss of enterprise information and to develop methods of the financial resources available to mitigate these risks and provide assurance.
  • To gain a deep knowledge and appreciation of the role governance plays in the success of public and private sector organizations.
  • To understand the role of information systems security in relation to the other business assurance processes in an enterprise.
  • To develop a plan for the enterprise to recover from disasters and to test the plan in order to ensure that the plan is ready to be implemented when needed.
  • To investigate information systems security incidents and develop and implement solutions to recover or minimize any loss of information.
  • To develop an appropriate information security framework for an enterprise, including plans and policies which reflect recognized international standards from implementing security policy (based on identifying stakeholders, security teams and infrastructure, data resource owners, data custodians, and audit methods used to determine compliance).

Contact

Contact the Department Chair for further details.

For more information on admission requirements, please refer the Academic Calendar.

Tuition & Fees

2025-26 Estimated Domestic Fees

2025-26 Estimated International Fees

Additional information about tuition and fees

Concordia University of Edmonton is a member of  AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.