Information Technology (MS) / Cybersecurity Master’s Dual Program

Master's Program

This unique degree program offered jointly by the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business and the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey) allows students to take coursework in both institutions while jointly earning a Master of Science in Information Technology Degree with a Cyber Security Concentration at UTSA and a Master’s in Cybersecurity at Tec de Monterrey.

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Why Pursue a Joint Master's Degree in Cybersecurity

Students will have a unique opportunity to learn cybersecurity from a global perspective, benefit from a study abroad opportunity and earn two degrees from world-renowned programs. They will develop specialized expertise in cyber security including how to protect data, gather and examine digital evidence, perform security risk assessments, develop secure software and protect computer networks. Through this rigorous, applied curriculum, students will acquire technical and business knowledge to assess, manage and become a leader in the cybersecurity industry. Students will begin the program at their home university, then travel to the partner institution to complete their coursework.

Program Details for UTSA and ITESM Students

Students from UTSA will enroll in UTSA’s MS Information Technology Cyber Security Concentration program and successfully complete six courses as part of the program’s core requirements. Their remaining five courses will be completed at Tec de Monterrey. For coursework at Tec de Monterrey, students must begin their coursework in the fall and can choose to study in Monterrey, Mexico City or Guadalajara. The language of instruction at Tec de Monterrey will be Spanish. Additional information about the ITESM component for this dual program is available here.

Students from Tec de Monterrey will enroll in the ITESM Master in Cybersecurity program and successfully complete their core requirements. They will then take six courses at UTSA, beginning in the fall or spring semesters. The language of instruction at UTSA will be English.

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Interested in learning more about UTSA’s Carlos Alvarez College of Business Master of Science in Information Technology program? Register to attend an upcoming Information Session where you’ll have the opportunity to review application procedures, learn admissions requirements and ask questions.

National endorsements for master in information technology cyber security concentration

National Endorsements

UTSA 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 UTSA 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)

Admission & Application Requirements

Applications are submitted through the UTSA Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UTSA 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 UTSA by the appropriate application deadline.

Students who wish to obtain this dual degree must apply and be admitted to Tec de Monterrey in addition to UTSA. Start your application for Tec de Monterrey here: https://maestriasydiplomados.tec.mx/admisiones.

Information Technology (MS) / Cybersecurity Master’s Dual Program
	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 Graduate.Business@utsa.edu.
	Coursework	18 credit hours in an area related to this graduate degree and at least 12 hours must be at the upper-division level.
	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 Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) directly from the graduate admission application platform
	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.

Information Technology (MS) / Cybersecurity Master’s Dual Program
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
Fall 2024		June 1	August 1
Spring 2025		November 1	December 1
Summer 2025		March 1	May 1
d-none		d-none	d-none
d-none		d-none	d-none
d-none		d-none	d-none

Funding Opportunities

Resources Assistantships

Career Options

UTSA prepares you for future careers that are in demand. The possible careers below is data pulled by a third-party tool called Emsi, which pulls information from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, other government databases and more to give you regional and national career outlook related to this academic program.

Earn a Master of Science in Information Technology while developing expertise in cyber security. The UTSA MSIT Cyber Security concentration is designed to provide information technology professionals with the essential technical and business skills necessary to become a well-versed cyber professional.

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 Carlos Alvarez College of Business, you will develop specialized expertise in the area of cyber security.

Professional Development

Obtain the skills necessary to secure internships or full-time employment and excel in your professional career through self-development resources and workshops, including:

• Job search tips and tools

• Leadership skills and development

• Professional branding

• Resume development and customization

• Interviewing

• Offer negotiation

• On-demand virtual resources (JobScan and VMock)

Engagement Opportunities

Business-oriented activities outside the classroom are another great opportunity to develop skills and abilities frequently sought by employers. While at UTSA, you have the ability to:

Engage in our research-focused learning pathway or participate in projects that focus on applying research in a business context.
Expand your global mindset by participating in an immersion or study abroad program.
Gain valuable leadership and teamwork experience by participating in a student organization, attending a business leadership conference or signing up for a case competition team.

Please note: Dual degree candidates will pay tuition and associated fees for the institution at which they are taking courses. Participating students will be responsible for all expenses incurred for housing, travel, medical insurance and all other expenses.

The tuition cost and related fees indicated below will vary by semester, number of courses taken, residency status and enrollment level (full-time or part-time). The table below is based on the 2023-2024 graduate student fee schedule. For the current fee schedule, reference: utsa.edu/financialaffairs/services/fiscal-services/tuition-fees

Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024 Tuition and Fees (subject to change)

Resident	University Tuition and Fees^{1, 2, 3}	Business Differential Tuition ($129/credit hour)	Semester Fee for Master’s Students	Total
3 hours	$1,772.07	$407.10	$150.00	$2,329.17
6 hours	$3,101.67	$814.20	$150.00	$4,065.87
9 hours	$4,473.27	$1,221.30	$150.00	$5,844.57
12 hours	$5,844.87	$1,628.40	$150.00	$7,623.27
15 hours	$6,977.07	$2,035.50	$150	$9,162.57

¹Note: additional $75 fee for each online/hybrid course

²Additional $10 in first semester

³Does not include parking or health insurance

Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024 Tuition and Fees (subject to change)

Non-Resident	University Tuition and Fees^{1, 2, 3, 4}	Business Differential Tuition ($129/credit hour)	Semester Fee for Master’s Students	Total
3 hours	$4,863.63	$407.10	>$150.00	$5,420.73
6 hours	$9,284.79	$814.20	$150.00	$10,248.99
9 hours	$13,747.95	$1,221.30	$150.00	$15,119.25
12 hours	$18,211.11	$1,628.40	$150.00	$19,989.51
15 hours	$22,434.87	$2,035.50	$150	$24,620.37