Overview

The Applied Cybersecurity and Information Technology (STEM) programme at the Illinois Institute of Technology gain a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity and information technology, as well as additional mathematical skills to prepare for research and entry into the Master of Science in Applied Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics programme.

Key facts

Study information security, information assurance, ethical hacking, vulnerability analysis and control, securing databases, steganography, mobile device forensics, operating system security, business continuity response, disaster recovery, legal and ethical issues, auditing, evidence, and intrusion detection.

Work with forensic tools and techniques used to investigate and analyze network-related incidents and preserve digital evidence.

Career Opportunities

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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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Modeling and Applications

Human-Computer Interaction and Web Design

Project Management for Information Technology and Management

Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Technology

Coding Security

Cyber Forensics

Vulnerability Analysis and Control

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Fall deadline for international students living in the U.S. only: June 1

Language

English

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Credits

129 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Cyber Security View 671 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Complete the application for admission.

Submit official or certified copies of the marks or grades of courses completed prior to university or college entrance, as well as all board examination scores.

Official SAT and ACT Test Scores (Optional)

Provide a copy of your passport, which is needed to fulfill the visa requirements

Submit letter of recommendations (Optional)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51648 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51648 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

51648 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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