Master of Science in Applied Information Technology - Cyber Security Concentration

MS in Applied Information Technology

Prepare to lead multidisciplinary teams to successfully support IT strategic initiatives in Mason's MS in Applied Information Technology (AIT) program.

You'll learn to design, develop, manage, and sustain mega-systems as you gain extensive knowledge of the top IT fields including cyber security, data analytics, intelligence methods, natural language processing, machine learning, and more.

You'll gain the ability to analyze local and global impacts of computing and graduate ready to form solutions that are ethical and secure, and that address specific global challenges.

You'll learn from highly credentialed and experienced faculty who work to increase your experience as they show you how to deal with practical day-to-day IT challenges so you're ready to step into your new leadership role with confidence.

The MS in Applied Information Technology offers three tracks, including concentrations in Cyber Security, Data Analytics & Intelligence Methods, and Machine Learning Engineering. Each provides you with experience addressing the most complex security challenges facing our society right now using cutting-edge programs that you access remotely.

The degree is ranked among the Top-25 online programs in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report, 2018-2020.

George Mason University is Virginia's largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 33,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility. George Mason University is an innovative and inclusive academic community committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world.

Mason Online refers to the online learning experiences offered that may be completed at home, while stationed abroad, or while traveling. The online courses will maintain the same academic rigor and integrity as their campus-based counterparts, providing students with an active and collaborative learning environment while offering greater flexibility to fit a student's needs.