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Master of Applied Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

Chicago, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master of Science in Applied Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics at Illinois Tech: cybersecurity, Digital forensics and information assurance for working professionals and graduates.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply computing concepts to solve discipline-specific problems. Design and evaluate software or information systems. Analyze data and technical requirements. Communicate technical solutions effectively. Work responsibly in collaborative technology environments.

Career outcomes

Software Developer
Data Analyst
Systems Analyst
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Engineer

Curriculum

Graduate programme in cybersecurity
Forensics and information assurance aimed at leadership roles in business
Law enforcement
Military and government. The page links to a cyber scholarship programme and internship routes (for example a NORAD and USNORTHCOM student internship)
Course titles and credit hours are not listed on the page.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE optional for master's (individual departments may differ)

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE optional for master's (individual departments may differ)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Passport or government identification
Academic transcripts
Bachelor degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
English or teaching-language proficiency evidence

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry requirements. Prepare undergraduate transcripts and degree certificates. Prepare a curriculum vitae and supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$35,575 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$300 USD

Program details

Campus	Mies Campus
Faculty or school	School of Computing
Department	Computer Science and Information Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Institutional merit scholarship opportunities are available to eligible applicants, With award criteria and deadlines varying by admission category.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.