Master of Science in Information Technology with track in Cyber Security
Advance into leadership roles in this in-demand field. Gain hands-on experience in security analysis, incident response, and network protection to help prevent attacks on organizational technology.
Program Overview
Level up your tech career with the online cyber security information technology master’s degree program
Be ready for high-impact cyber security roles where you protect critical systems, communicate risk, and support informed decision-making at the enterprise level. The online Master of Science in Information Technology – Cyber Security track from Longwood University integrates cyber security with broader IT and business strategy knowledge. Learn to identify system vulnerabilities, simulate cyberattacks, and use ethical hacking tools and techniques to strengthen defenses.
Emphasis is placed on both offensive (ethical hacking) and defensive (enterprise protection) approaches, so you understand how to guard digital assets, infrastructure, and enterprise systems from cyber threats. Coursework includes applied labs, case studies, and real-world scenarios aligned with industry standards and frameworks, ensuring you are ready to pursue advanced opportunities in this in-demand field upon graduation.
Graduates of the MSIT – Cyber Security track will:
- Design cyber security governance frameworks that align with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
- Integrate technical security controls with organizational cyber security strategies to mitigate risks
- Execute exploitation techniques to assess system security in controlled environments
- Design cyber security governance frameworks that align with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
- Integrate technical security controls with organizational cyber security strategies to mitigate risks
- Execute exploitation techniques to assess system security in controlled environments
Possible careers in information technology cyber security:
- Cyber Security Engineer
- Digital Forensics Analyst
- Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Security Architecture Analyst
- Incident Response Specialist
- Cyber Security Engineer
- Digital Forensics Analyst
- Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Security Architecture Analyst
- Incident Response Specialist
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Tuition
Keep costs manageable with pay-by-the-course tuition
The MSIT – Cyber Security track offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition. The application fee is $40. All other fees are included in the total cost.
Tuition breakdown:
Virginia students
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit-Hour Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSIT – Cyber Security track | $485 | $1,455 | $14,550* |
Out-of-state students
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit-Hour Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSIT – Cyber Security track | $495 | $1,485 | $14,850* |
I definitely wanted to go to Longwood because I got to know the professors. It made it easier to connect with them and their teaching styles. Also, because it’s a small school, the courses are much more interactive. If you are emailing a professor, they will get back to you in two to three hours.
-Sarine Thomas, Longwood University MBA graduate
Calendar
Plan ahead with these online program dates
The Longwood University online MSIT is delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
| 7 Week Courses | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | First Class Day | Final Tuition Deadline† | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall A | 8/7/26 | 8/14/26 | 8/21/26 | 8/24/26 | 8/27/26 | 10/12/26 |
| Fall B | 10/2/26 | 10/9/26 | 10/16/26 | 10/19/26 | 10/22/26 | 12/7/26 |
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Admissions
How to apply for the online information technology cyber security program
We've streamlined the admission process for the Longwood University online MSIT program to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for this master's program, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
The requirements include:
Prior to starting their graduate program, students must hold a conferred bachelor's degree or international equivalent from a college or university accredited by the appropriate institutional (formerly regional) accreditation agency. Applicants must meet one of the following for consideration for admission:
- Completed bachelor's degree from a university accredited by the appropriate institutional (formerly regional) accreditation agency with minimum 2.75 GPA.
- Completed bachelor's degree from a university accredited by the appropriate institutional (formerly regional) accreditation agency with 2.50 - 2.74 GPA and five years of professional level work experience. * Professional experience is defined as paid work experience that includes some combination of complex decision-making or analysis, management of people or projects, and at least moderate impact on the work unit or firm.
- All other prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply. These applicants must submit a one-page maximum letter of interest briefly indicating their reason(s) for obtaining a Longwood MBA along with their transcripts, resume, and optional GMAT score.
Transcripts from all institutions where you obtained a degree, bachelor or higher, and any post-baccalaureate coursework to be submitted at the time of application and subject to verification and approval by the MSIT director.
Resume including years of professional level work experience to be submitted at the time of application and subject to verification and approval by the MSIT director.
*International applicants may be required to submit additional test scores and documentation.
** Application fee waived for military (active and former). Verification must be submitted with application (ID or other form).
Official transcripts, test scores and other documents should be sent from the granting institution(s) to:
Email address: [email protected] (preferred and quickest)
Mail address:
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Farmville, VA 23909
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Courses
Discover your online master’s in cyber security information technology course options
For the MSIT – Cyber Security track, you must complete 10 courses totaling 30 credit hours, including 18 credit hours of core courses, 6 credit hours of track courses, and 6 credit hours of electives.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply appropriate terminology for IT systems to be able to communicate effectively regarding IT issues.
- Understand the role that IT plays in attaining and maintaining a competitive advantage in today’s rapidly changing business environment.
- Apply IT concepts to typical business situations and analyze cases to determine proper and improper application of IT principles.
- Critique positions on IT-related issues and debate the relative importance of technology applications in creating business value.
Must choose 2 of the following.
*Price includes in-state tuition and fees. For students from outside Virginia, tuition and fees total $14,850.
**A resume verifying professional-level work experience must be submitted at the time of application and is subject to verification and approval by the MBA director.
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