BS Applied Cybersecurity and Information Technology at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Gain a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity and information technology through the cross-disciplinary Bachelor of Science in Applied Cybersecurity and Information Technology. Learn how cybersecurity, technology, management, compliance, and legal issues intersect through this well-rounded program. Experienced information technology professionals and those new to the field can prepare to become cybersecurity and information technology practitioners, investigators, managers, and leaders in one of the fastest growing job sectors.

Faculty: School of Computing | Department: Information Technology and Management | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

Career pathways

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Applied Cybersecurity and Information Technology will be prepared to fill a variety of roles within the industry, such as: Information security officer; Security manager; Security administrator; Cybersecurity analyst; Cybersecurity specialist; Vulnerability researcher/exploit developer.

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Entry requirements

University-level admission (applies to all undergraduate majors, not programme-specific): Students of this program must be admitted to Illinois Tech. Previous coursework or experience in technology is helpful but not required.

USD 53,198 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition for new undergraduate students in 2026-27, a single rate stated for all undergraduate students (Mies Campus, 12-18 credit hours per semester; the student accounting page lists $26,599 per semester). Excludes fees ($1,850 stated separ Source

First-year entry terms: Fall and Spring. Transfer entry: Fall and Spring. Joint and non-degree programmes: Fall (August to December), Spring (late January to mid-May) and Summer (end of May to mid-August).

First-year Fall entry: Early Decision (binding) November 1; Early Action (non-binding) November 15; Regular Decision February 1 (June 1 for international students living in the U.S.). First-year Spring entry: Regular Decision October 15. Applications go through the Common App. There is no undergraduate application fee. Standardized tests (SAT/ACT) are optional.

Transfer Fall entry: priority deadlines March 15 and June 15, regular deadline July 15 (international living abroad: June 1). Transfer Spring entry: October 15.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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