Illinois Tech Expands Online Graduate Offerings with New Cybersecurity Degrees in Partnership with Risepoint

Three Master of Applied Science programs prepare learners to lead in cybersecurity management, technology, and computer engineering

CHICAGO, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) is launching three new online graduate programs in cybersecurity, focused on preparing learners for the demands of a rapidly evolving digital world. As part of its continued partnership with education technology company Risepoint, these new programs are designed to equip professionals with the advanced expertise needed to secure industries, communities, and critical infrastructure.

The new online cybersecurity programs complement the innovative online graduate programs Illinois Tech launched earlier this year, expanding the university's portfolio of flexible, career-focused degrees. The new offerings include:

• Master of Applied Science in Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Management
  
  
• Master of Applied Science in Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Technology
  
  
• Master of Applied Science in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering

In Illinois, employers posted more than 19,000 openings for cybersecurity roles in 2025, according to CyberSeek. This demand highlights the urgent need for programs that not only prepare students for in-demand careers but also ensure their education delivers measurable outcomes for employers and the communities they serve.

"These degrees reflect Illinois Tech's commitment to connecting education with opportunity," said Mallik Sundharam, Illinois Tech Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. "Our students will gain the technical expertise and applied experience that employers demand, and they will graduate ready to make an immediate impact in their careers."

Designed for working learners balancing career, family, and other life commitments, the programs provide the flexibility of 100 percent online study without compromising the rigor and focus that define an Illinois Tech education.

Fernando Bleichmar, CEO of Risepoint, said, "Illinois Tech is shaping programs that directly address workforce needs in critical fields, like cybersecurity. These new degrees are a strong example of how the university is preparing professionals to step into high-demand roles with skills that matter on day one. We are proud to support Illinois Tech and to continue our partnership in delivering programs that have a meaningful and lasting impact."

To learn more about Illinois Tech's online graduate programs in cybersecurity or to apply, visit https://onlineprograms.iit.edu/. Applications are open now for Spring A.

Illinois Institute of Technology

Based in the global metropolis of Chicago, Illinois Tech was born to liberate the power of collective difference to advance technology and innovation for all. It is the only tech-focused university in the city, and it stands at the crossroads of exploration and invention, advancing the future of Chicago and the world. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, computing, architecture, business, design, science and human sciences, and law. Illinois Tech students are guaranteed access to hands-on experiences, personalized mentorship, and job readiness through the university's one-of-a-kind Elevate program. Its graduates lead the state and much of the nation in economic prosperity. Its faculty and alumni built the Chicago skyline. And every day in the city's living lab, Illinois Tech fuels breakthroughs that change lives. Visit iit.edu.

Risepoint

Risepoint is an education technology company that provides world-class support and trusted expertise to more than 100 universities and colleges. We primarily work with regional universities, helping them develop and grow their high-ROI, workforce-focused online degree programs in critical areas such as nursing, teaching, business, and public service. Risepoint is dedicated to increasing access to affordable education so that more students, especially working adults, can improve their careers and meet employer and community needs. Learn more at risepoint.com.

SOURCE Risepoint