Cyber Security – Information Technology Master's Degree

Master's Program

The Master of Science in Information Technology – Cybersecurity concentration is designed to provide information technology professionals with the essential technical and business skills necessary to become a well-versed cyber professional.

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Why Pursue a Master's Degree in Cybersecurity

Learn how to protect data, gather and examine digital evidence, perform security risk assessments, develop secure software and protect computer networks. As part of this 33-credit-hour degree program in the College of AI, Cyber and Computing, you will develop specialized expertise in the area of cybersecurity.

Take advantage of UT San Antonio’s cybersecurity research centers and institutes, where you can contribute to cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence, cyber analytics, digital forensics, industrial control system security, Internet of Things (IoT) and more. Through a rigorous applied curriculum, you’ll gain a unique combination of technical and business knowledge to assess, manage and become a leader in the cybersecurity industry.

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National Endorsements

UT San Antonio has been designated as a Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security in the areas of CAE-Education, CAE-Operations and CAE-Research and is one of only 10 institutions in the nation to achieve all three designations.

STEM Designated Degree Program

This program in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business is included on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s STEM Designated Degree Program list.

STEM Designated Degree Programs provide several benefits, including:

High career growth potential and competitive salaries
Development of transferrable skills such as adaptability, critical thinking, research and analysis
International students on an F-1 visa are eligible for up to 24 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT)

College of AI, Cyber and Computing

This program is part of the UT San Antonio College of AI, Cyber and Computing, which advances expertise in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, computing and data science to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. The college fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, applied research and engagement with industry partners to drive innovation and address real-world challenges.

Admission & Application Requirements

Applications are submitted through the UT San Antonio Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UT San Antonio Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UT San Antonio by the appropriate application deadline.

Cybersecurity – Information Technology (MS)
	Required Degree	Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
	Minimum GPA	3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours. Otherwise qualified individuals with a GPA below 3.0 may still be eligible for admission consideration. For further information, please contact [email protected].
	Coursework	Completed adequate credit hours or foreign institution equivalent coursework as preparation for the program.
	Transcripts*	Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
	Credential Evaluation	Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from FCSA or any NACES-approved credential evaluation agency.
	English Language Proficiency	550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100
	Purpose Statement	Required
*Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University.

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Application Deadlines

Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.

Cybersecurity – Information Technology (MS)
Timing on Admission Decision: Completed applications will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis. Decisions generally will be made and sent to applicants within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the application.
Application Deadlines for:	Priority	International	Domestic
Spring 2026		November 1	December 1
Summer 2026		March 1	May 1
Fall 2026		June 1	August 1
Spring 2027		November 1	December 1
Summer 2027		March 1	May 1

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