Cybersecurity Engineering (M.A.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
The Cybersecurity Engineering (M.A.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Chicago, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 22, 2027.
About Cybersecurity Engineering (M.A.S.)
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Illinois Techs Master of Cybersecurity Engineering degree program will provide students with extensive knowledge, techniques, tools, analysis, policies, and methodologies to solve complex cybersecurity problems of relevance to the engineering field. Students will gain advanced training on critical aspects of cybersecurity including hardware, software, and a strong background in programming.
Enhance your computer science background in such emerging topics as data analytics, machine learning, software engineering, and their applications in cybersecurity. Through a rigorous core curriculum, you will gain a firm grasp on the theories and practices of data security and privacy.
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Cybersecurity Engineering (M.A.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
Admission to the Master of Cybersecurity Engineering typically requires a bachelor of science degree in electrical or computer engineering from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology.
Deficiency courses will be required for students who have not taken prerequisite or equivalent courses as outlined in the course bulletin.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career Opportunities after Completing Cybersecurity Engineering (M.A.S.)
Our graduate cybersecurity engineering degree program will prepare you for such careers as:
- Cybersecurity systems engineer
- Cybersecurity specialist
- Network security engineer
Tuition and Fee Information for Cybersecurity Engineering (M.A.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
United States of America, Chicago