Applied Information Technology (Cyber Security Concentration)

Course Overview

Who should apply? The comprehensive education and developmental experience earned in this program is essential for aspiring senior leaders. The ideal applicant will have 5 to 12 years of professional experience after earning a BS degree, strong work performance, a working knowledge of information technology, an increasing leadership role and responsibilities with the potential for even broader and higher level assignments, and an unwavering commitment to his or her technical, analytical, and management skill sets. Why choose George Mason? The MS AIT program fills the gap between systems engineering and software engineering, preparing graduates for project development, network operations, and quality control roles in a broad array of industries. In addition to student demand for the program, regional and national employers seek out MS AIT graduates. Highly credentialed and preeminent MS AIT faculty members will take students beyond theory and expose them to practical day-to-day IT issues. Along with the BS IT, this program assembles a curriculum based on the needs of the region, with a specific focus on the federal sector. In fact, as a board of advisors, leading area employers provide guidance in curriculum development and continue to engage with the program as reviewers of students' capstone projects. Student support services including online and face-to-face advising consultations, web resources, and social resources are available to help you stay connected with the university and keep you on track to graduate. This entire degree is offered in an online format and can be successfully completed on a part-time basis to fit your schedule.