Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity Online

Become a highly skilled cybersecurity expert and play a critical role in protecting any organization’s valuable information. This respected program prepares you to lead in a high-growth field.

Apply By: 5/5/25
Start Class: 5/19/25
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Program Overview

Explore the scope of this online information technology – cybersecurity master’s program

With cyberattacks growing in frequency, cybersecurity experts are needed in every industry to prevent hackers from stealing critical information and creating problems for computer networks. Earn your affordable Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity from Florida Tech Online and distinguish yourself as an in-demand IT leader in any sector.

Develop your ability to effectively identify and prevent digital security breaches and acquire a working knowledge of strategic tools and industry-relevant software such as Python, Wireshark, Kali Linux and MySQL. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with sought-after credentials, practical leadership abilities and a broad technical understanding of emerging technologies in the IT field. No GRE or GMAT is required for admission.

As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared to:

  • Produce written documents that are clear, concise and grammatically correct, incorporating logical, complete and articulate thoughts and retain a professional appearance
  • Identify any problems/issues in a business/IT scenario, present and evaluate plausible options, and defend the chosen solution based on ethical principles, discipline specific understanding, and reasoned judgment
  • Effectively apply the appropriate concepts, tools, and techniques needed to analyze and solve problems in the field of information technology.
As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared to:
  • Produce written documents that are clear, concise and grammatically correct, incorporating logical, complete and articulate thoughts and retain a professional appearance
  • Identify any problems/issues in a business/IT scenario, present and evaluate plausible options, and defend the chosen solution based on ethical principles, discipline specific understanding, and reasoned judgment
  • Effectively apply the appropriate concepts, tools, and techniques needed to analyze and solve problems in the field of information technology.

Career opportunities:

  • Security analyst
  • Security architect
  • Security administrator
  • Penetration tester
  • Chief privacy officer
Career opportunities:
  • Security analyst
  • Security architect
  • Security administrator
  • Penetration tester
  • Chief privacy officer

Also available:

At Florida Tech, we offer a variety of in-demand online programs that prepare you with relevant skills for your career of choice. Take a look at our other business programs.

Also available:

At Florida Tech, we offer a variety of in-demand online programs that prepare you with relevant skills for your career of choice. Take a look at our other business programs.

Total Tuition $21,010.11*
Duration As few as 15 months
Credit Hours 33
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Tuition

Affordable tuition helps you stay on budget

Tuition for the MS IT – Cybersecurity is affordable. Take advantage of our pay-by-the-course system, so you can manage your budget as you pursue your degree. Technology fees are included in the total tuition.

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Program Per Credit Hour Per Course Per Program
MS IT – Cybersecurity $636.67 $1,910.01 $21,010.11

*Published tuition costs may differ from a student’s estimated total “cost of attendance,” which includes the amount an online student may choose to spend on expenses such as housing and food, books and supplies, transportation and other personal items or activities per academic year. As a Florida Tech Online student, you will only ever be billed for applicable tuition and fees. All other costs listed below are estimates per academic year required by the federal government to help you budget for your education. For further information regarding program tuition and fees, please reach out to your enrollment representative or refer to the undergraduate or graduate fees policy. View full cost of attendance information.

Potential Expenses Per Year

Program Technology Fees Federal Student Loan Fees Housing & Food Books & Supplies Transport Personal Expenses Total
MS IT – Cybersecurity (Full-Time) $300 $166 $15,240 $1,200 $1,500 $2,100 $
MS IT – Cybersecurity (Part-Time) $150 $166 $7,620 $600 $750 $1,050

Tuition breakdown:

Total Tuition $21,010.11*
Per Credit Hour $636.67

Calendar

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The MS IT – Cybersecurity online program is ideal for working students. Choose from multiple start dates and complete your degree at the pace that best fits your schedule.

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TermStart DateApp DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineClass End DateTerm Length
Summer 20255/19/255/5/255/12/255/14/255/16/257/13/258 weeks

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Next Apply Date 5/5/25
Start Class 5/19/25

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Admissions

Get started by checking the admission requirements for your online MSIT Cybersecurity program

At Florida Tech, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly. Please read the requirements for the MS IT – Cybersecurity online program.

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  • Application for admissions
  • Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities
  • Current résumé
  • Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale

Official transcripts, test scores and other documents should be sent to:

Mail address:

Office of Admissions
150 W. University Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901

Admission Requirements

  • No application fee
  • No GMAT/GRE
  • GPA of 3.0 or above

Courses

Here’s what you will study in this online MSIT Cybersecurity program

For the MS IT – Cybersecurity online, the curriculum comprises 33 MSIT Cybersecurity course credit hours.

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Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Covers the contributions to management theory made by the behavioral sciences. Gives a better understanding of the human being and why he acts as he does. Studies individual and group behavior. Extensively uses current periodicals and case materials.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Studies information systems design associated with business organizations. Includes development life cycles, requirements analysis, systems design and performance considerations. Views information systems as strategic tools to provide competitive advantage.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines the components and management process of complex projects from the information technology (IT) perspective. Introduces project management tools and techniques useful to the IT professional. Studies the formation and leadership requirements of project management.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines the fundamental principles of computer security as applied to information technology (IT). Covers foundations, psychology, prevention, detection, human factors, technical considerations, management processes and future considerations for the security of information technology.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Covers theory, development and impacts of national and international policy on information technology (IT). Explores how frequent shifts in public policy require IT businesses to adjust rapidly to adhere to regulations. Requires development of sophisticated strategies including new technologies, global transfer and analysis to be able to adapt to the changing environment.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Investigates how database management system techniques are used to design, develop, implement and maintain modern database applications in organizations
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Covers a chief information officer’s multiple role in management of computer-based resources, both centralized and networked data center operations with wide-area networks and local-area networks; computer-based systems development/maintenance/security.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Covers the relationship between information technology and the strategic operational and functional areas of organizations in both global and domestic environments.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines topics relevant to managing security in an enterprise environment. Focuses on legal obligations and relevant legislation. Includes forensic investigation of security incidents, monitoring and surveillance, metrics and attack models.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines security from the system user’s point of view. Provides an overview of computer application development (programming languages, compilers, development, distribution, software engineering). Also includes operating systems, databases, virtualization and Web applications. Requires no prior programming knowledge.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines security in networked environments and digital communications. Includes the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, communications protocols, wired and wireless communications, Internet security, addressing and routing, and digital certificates. Also presents best practices, methods and tools.
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