Overview
Promote information system security and regulation compliance within organizations, and mitigate risks of breaches to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of organizational information. Prepare to play an indispensable role within:
- accounting and consulting firms,
- banks and financial companies,
- computer software and hardware companies,
- government agencies,
- information and data service providers, and
- other organizations within the critical infrastructure sectors.
The Information Technology Auditing and Cyber Security master’s degree program at Temple University provides hands-on coursework delivered by a faculty of industry-level experts. A comprehensive curriculum teaches you to assess and design internal processes that foster information assurance. Learn to assess and assure information system security to position your company to prosper in the global economy, and gain the skills to implement cyber security safeguards that protect your company against threats.
Future Career
The Fox Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) provides students with career coaching and professional development resources that support the job search. The MS ITACS degree prepares graduates for employment in IT risk management, cyber security, and information systems auditing positions at accounting and consulting firms, banks and financial companies, businesses producing goods and providing services, computer software and hardware companies, information and data service providers, and governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- IT Governance
- Protection of Information Assets
- Security Architecture
- Business Skills for ITACS Professionals
- IT Audit Process
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Applications are reviewed as they are received and can sometimes be considered after the deadline.
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Informatics & Information Technology Cyber Security View 774 other Masters in Informatics & Information Technology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Research your graduate degree program
- Take a standardized test
- Complete online application
- Letters of Reference: 2
- Statement of Goals: Essay prompts can be found in the online application portal.
- Resume: Current resume or CV is required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required.
Tuition Fee
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International
34950 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1165 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
34950 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1165 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
34950 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1165 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Philadelphia
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Financing
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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