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Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) Degree with a Concentration in Cybersecurity
Online Master's Degree in Cybersecurity
Our Master of Science in Information Technology degree with a concentration in Cybersecurity is designed to provide abilities, skills, and knowledge relevant to pursue a career path in the cybersecurity field. This cybersecurity master’s program emphasizes problem-based, hands-on learning, helping you to understand the daily challenges of a cybersecurity problem.
As you work towards your online master’s in cybersecurity, you’ll be able to use industry software tools in our 100% online cybersecurity degree program. In our fast-paced program, you can get access to 24/7 tutoring, with no additional book or tech fees. Courses in our cybersecurity master’s degree program cover a number topics in this field—and include a capstone course to help you bring all your skills together.
Next start date
Program Credits
45
Each Course Length
5 Weeks
Location
Online,
Atlanta,
Houston,
Classes start on Jul 30, 2025
Program Details
Why Earn a Cybersecurity Master’s Degree?
With the world more connected than ever, data is more important than ever before. This is evidenced by the fact that the cybersecurity market is projected to grow substantially over the next decade.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics…
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33%
it is projected that employment of information security analysts will grow by more than one-third from 2023 - 2033.*
It is expected that demand for cybersecurity professionals will remain high over the foreseeable future, as cyberattacks grow in frequency and organizations of all types and sizes have to create innovative solutions to keep their networks and information safe. The increase in organizations using cloud-based services and medical institutions turning to electronic medical records is also creating a greater demand for those capable of preventing cyber threats.*
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Information Security Analysts, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm (visited February 4, 2025). This data represents national figures and is not based on school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary.
Program Outline
If you are thinking about pursuing a career path in cybersecurity, you may be interested in a leadership role in the fields of cybersecurity, risk analysis, disaster recovery, digital security, and cybersecurity program creation. In just one year, our master’s degree in cybersecurity program is designed to help you work to develop industry-relevant knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career path in this exciting field.
The specialized curriculum in our cybersecurity master’s program allows you to study skills needed to protect an organization’s digital assets. Some of the topics you can explore are cyber-risk management, cyber-risk assessments, cyber-risk management strategies, policies, procedures, business continuity, disaster recovery, human risk factors, insider threats, security programs, organizational security culture, ethical decision making, and cybersecurity laws.
Courses
Course Name
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Course Number
Credits
Program Core
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System Analysis and Design
ITCO502
This course focuses on advanced concepts in systems analysis, modeling, system design, testing, and implementation. Models covered in this course can include dynamic, static, and structural. Students have the opportunity to learn and use Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools.
This course focuses on advanced concepts in systems analysis, modeling, system design, testing, and implementation. Models covered in this course can include dynamic, static, and structural. Students have the opportunity to learn and use Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools.
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ITCO502 | 4.5 | ||||
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Advanced Technical Communication
ITCO512
This course is designed to provide students with skills to create and present oral, written, and visual technical communication in a variety of forms and in different professional settings. Emphasis is placed on the importance of stakeholders, situational requirements, and various forms of communication to include executive briefs, design specifications, project plans, user manuals, and position papers, and formal recommendations.
This course is designed to provide students with skills to create and present oral, written, and visual technical communication in a variety of forms and in different professional settings. Emphasis is placed on the importance of stakeholders, situational requirements, and various forms of communication to include executive briefs, design specifications, project plans, user manuals, and position papers, and formal recommendations.
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ITCO512 | 4.5 | ||||
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Software Development Management
ITCO522
This course is designed to provide students with the requisite knowledge to oversee or lead software development. Topics can include the principles of object-oriented software development, software quality assurance, agile methodology, and scrum.
This course is designed to provide students with the requisite knowledge to oversee or lead software development. Topics can include the principles of object-oriented software development, software quality assurance, agile methodology, and scrum.
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ITCO522 | 4.5 | ||||
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Global Technology Management
ITCO532
This course is designed to provide students with the requisite knowledge to oversee or lead software development. Topics can include the principles of object-oriented software development, software quality assurance, agile methodology, and scrum.
This course is designed to provide students with the requisite knowledge to oversee or lead software development. Topics can include the principles of object-oriented software development, software quality assurance, agile methodology, and scrum.
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ITCO532 | 4.5 | ||||
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Enterprise Architecture
ITCO542
This course focuses on enterprise systems architecture and related tools and frameworks. Students will have the opportunity to analyze enterprise requirements and recommend specific architecture based on requirements. Infrastructure components of data, software, hardware, networks, and architecture are covered along with a focus on data storage, hyperscale computing, and risk management.
This course focuses on enterprise systems architecture and related tools and frameworks. Students will have the opportunity to analyze enterprise requirements and recommend specific architecture based on requirements. Infrastructure components of data, software, hardware, networks, and architecture are covered along with a focus on data storage, hyperscale computing, and risk management.
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ITCO542 | 4.5 | ||||
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Innovations and Emerging Media
ITCO552
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about current information technology innovations and emerging media. Contemporary topics may include artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchains, cryptocurrencies, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and digital media. Specific focus is placed on the resultant ethical, social, legal, and cultural issues such as net neutrality, broadband regulation, privacy, and intellectual property rights.
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about current information technology innovations and emerging media. Contemporary topics may include artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchains, cryptocurrencies, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and digital media. Specific focus is placed on the resultant ethical, social, legal, and cultural issues such as net neutrality, broadband regulation, privacy, and intellectual property rights.
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ITCO552 | 4.5 | ||||
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Capstone
ITCO592
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery and critical knowledge from the MSIT degree program. Concepts, content, and knowledge from the MSIT program and selected concentration area are designed to help students perform a comprehensive analysis and study in a selected area of interest. Students are required to conduct research in their concentration area and prepare a formal technical report detailing their research and application of prior course concepts.
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery and critical knowledge from the MSIT degree program. Concepts, content, and knowledge from the MSIT program and selected concentration area are designed to help students perform a comprehensive analysis and study in a selected area of interest. Students are required to conduct research in their concentration area and prepare a formal technical report detailing their research and application of prior course concepts.
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ITCO592 | 4.5 | ||||
| 31.5 Total Credit Hours | 31.5 Total Credit Hours | |||||
Cybersecurity
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Risk Analysis and Planning
CYB500
This course focuses on cybersecurity risk analysis and planning, which includes disaster recovery, business continuity, detection, incident response, mitigation strategies, and policies. The course also covers ethical and legal issues, vulnerability testing, capability planning, and external partnerships.
This course focuses on cybersecurity risk analysis and planning, which includes disaster recovery, business continuity, detection, incident response, mitigation strategies, and policies. The course also covers ethical and legal issues, vulnerability testing, capability planning, and external partnerships.
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CYB500 | 4.5 | ||||
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Human Factors in Cybersecurity
CYB510
This course focuses on the human components of cyber security to include training, education, monitoring, and procedures. The course explores how to mitigate risk from human factors. Students will have the opportunity to develop policies and training that address security awareness, professional integrity, and ethics.
This course focuses on the human components of cyber security to include training, education, monitoring, and procedures. The course explores how to mitigate risk from human factors. Students will have the opportunity to develop policies and training that address security awareness, professional integrity, and ethics.
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CYB510 | 4.5 | ||||
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Cybersecurity Laws and Ethics
CYB520
This course explores cybersecurity laws to include their significance and enforcement. The course also covers cybersecurity ethics from personal, team, organization, and national views. Students will have the opportunity to research selected cybersecurity laws and evaluate governmental controls and jurisdiction.
This course explores cybersecurity laws to include their significance and enforcement. The course also covers cybersecurity ethics from personal, team, organization, and national views. Students will have the opportunity to research selected cybersecurity laws and evaluate governmental controls and jurisdiction.
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CYB520 | 4.5 | ||||
| 13.5 Total Credit Hours | 13.5 Total Credit Hours | |||||
Program Learning Outcomes
- Scientific Methods
Design IT architecture to solve organizational requirements. - Application
Design plans for IT projects, programs, and operations. - Communication
Communicate technical information in various professional settings. - Big Picture
Evaluate emerging technologies in support of organizational goals. - Management
Demonstrate the ability to manage processes specific to an IT domain.
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation. As such, AIU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
Classes Overview
The cybersecurity classes you might take in our MSIT program will give you an opportunity to learn how to design, analyze, test, and implement systems. In this industry-focused curriculum, you can also explore software development management, global technology management, enterprise architecture, and technological innovations. You will have the chance to learn and apply advanced technical communications throughout the program. Our cybersecurity courses focus on technical topics as well as the legal and ethical issues.
In our MSIT program, your cybersecurity classes may include:
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Risk Analysis and Planning
This course focuses on cybersecurity risk analysis and planning, which includes disaster recovery, business continuity, detection, incident response, mitigation strategies, and policies. The course also covers ethical and legal issues, vulnerability testing, capability planning, and external partnerships.
Human Factors in Cybersecurity
This course focuses on the human components of cyber security to include training, education, monitoring, and procedures. The course explores how to mitigate risk from human factors. Students will have the opportunity to develop policies and training that address security awareness, professional integrity, and ethics.
Cybersecurity Laws and Ethics
This course explores cybersecurity laws to include their significance and enforcement. The course also covers cybersecurity ethics from personal, team, organization, and national views. Students will have the opportunity to research selected cybersecurity laws and evaluate governmental controls and jurisdiction.
System Analysis and Design
This course focuses on advanced concepts in systems analysis, modeling, system design, testing, and implementation. Models covered in this course can include dynamic, static, and structural. Students have the opportunity to learn and use Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools.
Global Technology Management
This course focuses on the global nature of technology and the management of technology in the international business environment. Key concepts can include risk management, legal issues, ethical issues, cooperation, and competition.
Innovations and Emerging Media
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about current information technology innovations and emerging media. Contemporary topics may include artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchains, cryptocurrencies, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and digital media. Specific focus is placed on the resultant ethical, social, legal, and cultural issues such as net neutrality, broadband regulation, privacy, and intellectual property rights.
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AIU’s Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) with a Concentration in Cybersecurity is designed to provide students with the abilities, skills, and knowledge to help understand the daily challenges of a cybersecurity problem. If you’re interested in pursuing a leadership role in the fields of cybersecurity, risk analysis, disaster recovery, digital security, and cybersecurity program creation, this program gives students the opportunity to study skills needed to protect an organization’s digital assets.
In this Master’s in Information Technology (MSIT) with a Concentration in Cybersecurity degree program, students have the opportunity to study program core and cybersecurity courses, including but not limited to, System Analysis and Design, Enterprise Architecture, Human Factors in Cybersecurity, and Cybersecurity Laws and Ethics. This cybersecurity degree program will teach students how to work to develop industry-relevant knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career path in this exciting field. Students have the opportunity to create a cyber-risk management plan, analyze cyber-risk management strategies, assess organizational culture’s relation to cybersecurity, design an effective security program, and so much more.
The MSIT degree program is offered online or in person at AIU’s Houston campus. It starts every 5 weeks. Completion of the AIU admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the AIU application process. You may speak to an Admissions Advisor over the phone (1-855-377-1888) or request information online. Once you’ve completed the online request, you may hear from an advisor within 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) with a Concentration in Cybersecurity degree requires a total of 45 credit hours. You may be eligible for transfer credit with provided official transcripts. AIU accepts up to 18 quarter hours of the qualifying credits you need toward your degree*.
* Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
Students will have the opportunity to use industry software tools in our cybersecurity degree program, giving them the hands-on experience they could need in the real world. It’s a fast-paced program, and students have access to 24/7 tutoring. Courses in our cybersecurity master’s degree program cover a number of topics in this field—and include a capstone course to help them bring all their skills together.
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