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Overview
Courses are taught by experienced faculty using a hands-on, reality-based approach to education in which students apply what they learn in class to solve real-life problems. The curriculum is a balance of technology and management, and entails multiple aspects of cybersecurity, including cybersecurity management, information technology security threat assessment, vulnerability, and penetration testing, incident response, evidence gathering, electronic discovery, and policies and procedures to reduce cyber threats.
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Applied Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics program at the Illinois Institute of Technology prepares professionals for the rapidly growing fields of cybersecurity, forensic, and information assurance leadership roles in business, law enforcement, military, government, and other organizations.Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Science in Applied Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics are prepared to accept positions within the industry, such as:- Information security officer
- Security manager
- Security administrator
- Cyber security analyst
- Cyber security specialist
- Computer forensic examiner
- Forensic analyst
- Vulnerability researcher/exploit developer
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Cyber Forensics
- Vulnerability Analys and Ctrl
- Cyber Security Technologies
- Cyber Security Mgmt
- Evidence
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 63
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Forensic Science Criminology Cyber Security View 117 other Masters in Forensic Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 63
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
Students interested in this program must be admitted to Illinois Tech. Previous coursework or experience in technology is helpful but not required.
Illinois Tech requires a four-year bachelor’s degree conferred with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0 (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution for regular admission.
- Academic requirements: GPA of at least 3.0.
- GMAT or GRE is required: GRE/GMAT is required, apart from Master of Public Administration.
- Personal Statement required
- Letter of Recommendation is suggested, but not required
- ACT Composite: 27+ (Must have 27+ in Math)
- SAT Composite: 1240+ (Must have 630+ in Math)
Tuition Fee
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International
48420 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1614 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
48420 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1614 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Chicago
1297 - 2491 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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