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Master of Science in Information Technology with Concentration in Cybersecurity(STEM) Westcliff University - Irvine Campus Westcliff University - Irvine Campus, USA

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USD 14742

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 50

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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55%

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Program Overview

The Master of Science Information Technology (MSIT) degree program provides a holistic perspective to the field of Information Technology to ensure that students develop knowledge about a vast array of technology that drives 21st-century business. The curriculum provides an amalgam of technical and management knowledge required to properly implement and manage strategies in IT security to protect technology assets, infrastructure, and data analytics. Current Information technologists will enhance their technical acumen and learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret business intelligence relevant to their respective fields.

Gain technical and management knowledge required to properly implement and manage the strategies in IT security to protect technology assets, infrastructure, and data analytics. Current Information Technologists will enhance their technical acumen and learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret business intelligence relevant to their respective fields.

Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity Concentration is designed to advance the professional careers of technologists and computer scientists in the field of computer systems and information technology security. The certificate program is presented in a detailed and innovative approach that examines a variety of computer systems security topics, including cybersecurity essentials and network security; communications security techniques such as cryptography, computer forensics, threats and detection; information security management, and a proactive approach to designing cybersecurity for emerging technologies. Security policies on privacy and legal issues are also presented. Upon completion, graduates can design and implement cybersecurity measures and strategies across several sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, research and development, education, banking and finance, and international business.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

May 2025, Jun 2025, Sep 2025, Oct 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, Jan 2025, Mar 2024, Mar 2025, May 2024, Jul 2024, Sep 2024, Oct 2023, Oct 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor-level, or equivalent, Computer Science or Information Technology degree

    6 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    14742

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 50

    Application Fee
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    16000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    • University is providing varrious type of Scholarships falling under below criteria
    • Giving Opportunities for Achievement and Learning (GOAL)
    • Building Leaders for Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (BLEND) Scholarships
    • Warrior Scholarships

    5 types of scholarships at this time:

    • Merit-based Scholarships - for all eligible degree program students; worth up to $5,000 over 1 year of the student's program, with continuous enrollment. They will need to apply through our scholarship application portal and criteria includes a minimum of a 3.25 or 3.5 GPA, depending on the degree program.
    • Region-based Scholarships - for all eligible degree program students; worth up to $2500 over 1 year of the student's program, with continuous enrollment. They will need to apply through our scholarship application portal and criteria includes a minimum of a 3.00 or 3.25 GPA, depending on the degree program.
    • Distinguished Scholarships - for all students new to Westcliff; worth up to $10,000 over 1 year of the student's program, with continuous enrollment. They will need to apply through our scholarship application portal and criteria includes a minimum of a 3.5 GPA.
    • 25% REAL Online Scholarships for Fall 2023 - 25% tuition scholarship for all REAL Intensive English online courses through Fall 2023.
    • Athletic Scholarships - International student athletes may qualify for full tuition scholarships through the WU Athletic Department. The amount awarded and eligibility for will be at the discretion of the coaches 

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