Cybersecurity (M.A.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology offers the Master of Cybersecurity (M.A.S.) as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Chicago, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for cybersecurity (m.a.s.) and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2027.
About Cybersecurity (M.A.S.)
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Information security hacks are on the rise. With a masters degree in cybersecurity from Illinois Tech, you will learn to assess, prevent, and manage security-related risks that threaten to harm our systems, our data, and our privacy. Mitigate these cyber risks while increasing data and systems protection, planning security measures, and recognizing potential legal and ethical issues with a deep knowledge of cybersecurity.
Either on campus or online, gain a solid foundation in data and information security, software and hardware security, and systems and network security. Specialize in AI security, IoT security, cloud security, or mobile security with a wide array of electives. Enhance your knowledge of a rapidly changing digital world with communication and project management skills, which are integral to building a successful career, be it in business, industry, government, higher education, or the military.
Whether you are a working professional or a fresh graduate, the Master of Cybersecurity provides the knowledge, skills, and experiences that allow you to excel in a growing field that needs talent. Become a cyberhero! Apply now!
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Cybersecurity (M.A.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
A bachelor's degree is required, although not necessarily in computer science or a related field. Applicants whose degree is not in computer science may have to take prerequisite undergraduate coursework, the credit hours of which will not apply toward the master's degree.
Minimum GRE scores of 295 quantitative + verbal, and 2.5 analytic
writing, although GRE scores may be waived for applicants with a
bachelor's degree from an accredited United States institution with an
overall GPA of 3.0/4.0.
Applicants who received a bachelor's degree at an institution in which English is not the primary instructional language must submit TOEFL/PTE/IELTS scores.
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 (M.A.S.)
Jobs in cybersecurity are increasing at a very rapid rate as the need to protect data, information and networking systems, and computer hardware is growing exponentially.
- Cybersecurity Engineer
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- IT Security Consultant
- Computer and Information Systems Manager
- Research Scientist
- Research and Development Engineer
- Security Architect
- System and Network Engineer
Tuition and Fee Information for Cybersecurity (M.A.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
United States of America, Chicago