OpenFieldMaster of Science in Information Systems - Cybersecurity Track
NSA-accredited master’s program covering penetration testing, network incident response, enterprise IT governance, and ethical cloud defense architecture.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- B.S. in Computer Science or IT with min. 3.0 cumulative GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Optional for applicants with 3.2+ GPA
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose outlining cyber defense career vision
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional or academic letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Graduate assistantships offering full tuition waivers and $1,400 monthly living stipends
- Application fee
- $55
- Tuition / joining costs
- $512/credit hour (In-state) / $1,050/credit hour (Out-of-state)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Fall Priority)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Illinois State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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