Cybersecurity Engineering (M.A.S.)

Program Overview

The Master of Cybersecurity Engineering program at Illinois Tech equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in cybersecurity, including hardware, software, and programming. The program emphasizes data security and privacy, preparing graduates for careers as cybersecurity systems engineers, specialists, and network security engineers. The STEM-designated program offers advantages for international students and meets F-1 Visa requirements.

Program Outline

Students gain advanced training on critical aspects of cybersecurity, including hardware, software, and a strong background in programming.

• Objectives: The program aims to enhance students' computer science background in emerging topics such as data analytics, machine learning, software engineering, and their applications in cybersecurity.
Through a rigorous core curriculum, students develop a firm grasp of the theories and practices of data security and privacy.
• Program Description: The program combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, preparing students to address real-world cybersecurity challenges.
Students learn about hardware and software aspects of cybersecurity, as well as programming fundamentals. The curriculum emphasizes data security and privacy, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of these critical areas.

Careers:

• Career Opportunities: Graduates of the program are prepared for careers as:
• Cybersecurity systems engineer
• Cybersecurity specialist
• Network security engineer

Other:

• The program is STEM designated, providing advantages for international students.
• The program meets F-1 Visa requirements.