MAS Cybersecurity at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Technology in all forms is constantly under attack, and these threats continue to evolve in new and challenging ways. Equipping yourself with the technical depth and legal fluency to understand and defend against these threats prepares you become a cybersecurity leader for both today and tomorrow. Illinois Tech’s M.A.S.

Faculty: School of Computing | Department: Information Technology and Management | Study mode: full-time (on-campus and online options) | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Sample courses: ITMS 583 Digital Evidence; ITMS 527 AI for Cybersecurity; ITMS 564 Cloud Computing Security.

Career pathways

Prepare for high-impact roles in a multitude of sectors, ranging from federal law enforcement to critical infrastructure protection. Focus on developing tangible skills that allow you to step directly into leadership and operational roles. Roles include: U.S. News & World Report; Prepare for a variety of cybersecurity roles:; Digital Forensic Analyst; Incident Response Specialist; Cybersecurity Analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level graduate admission: You must complete the Illinois Tech graduate application , regardless of which graduate program you wish to pursue. Visit our admission website to learn more about what information and documents you need to apply. Please note that each college and individual programs may have additional requirements to apply.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: priority deadlines January 31 and April 15; regular deadline July 15 (domestic and international students living in the U.S.) or June 15 (international students living outside the U.S.). Spring term: priority October 1, extended to October 15; regular deadline January 7 (domestic) or November 15 (international). The admissions application fee is $100. GRE is optional for master's applicants.

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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