Master of Science in Applied Information Technology / Cyber Security
George Mason University

Program Details

Get the training you need to lead multidisciplinary teams to implement IT strategies with this online MS in Applied Information Technology program. In the Cyber Security focus area, you’ll deal with tough security issues currently facing businesses and organizations.

The program is 100% online and led by experienced faculty who incorporate real-world IT challenges. Courses combine scholarship and academic research with industry best practices, processes, and methodologies in cybersecurity. Foundational studies cover topics in database management systems, computing platforms, information visualization, and algorithms and data structures.

Students in the online cybersecurity degree concentration can choose from courses such as:

  • Cloud Computing Security
  • Programming Essentials
  • Secure Software Development
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Network and Systems Security
  • Applied Machine Learning

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

George Mason University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent