As of 7 October 2009, the Georgia State University Master of Science in Information Systems and Audit Control curriculum as submitted to ISACA was found to be in alignment with the ISACA Model Curriculum for IT Audit and Control. Graduates of this program qualify for one year work experience toward the Certified information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation.

From the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, "the computer / information scientists and database administrators occupation is expected to grow 37 percent from 2006 to 2016. Employment is expected to increase much faster than the average as organizations continue to expand their use of technology. Workers must be able to learn new technologies quickly for these constantly evolving occupations."

The (Dec 23, 2008) WSJ article also states, "the accounting, information technology, actuarial-science and health-care fields are expected to grow faster than the 7% to 13% average rate for all occupations by 2016, according to the Labor Department."