| Program | MS in Information Technology Auditing & Cyber Security |
|---|---|
| Length | 30 credits |
| Format | Main Campus and/or online; full- or part-time |
| STEM | Yes |
| Focus | Cybersecurity / IT audit / governance |
| AI Exposure | Limited / Specialized (MSITM.com editorial rating) |
Curriculum
Temple’s specialized IT degree focuses on IT governance, information-asset protection, security architecture and either cybersecurity or IT auditing. The program aligns with ISACA, ISC2 and NSA cybersecurity knowledge frameworks.
Fit
This is not a general MSIS. It belongs in the broader comparison set for applicants specifically targeting cyber risk, security governance, IT audit or compliance careers.
Official sources
External ranking signal
U.S. News Information Systems specialty (April 2026): #32. The ranking applies to Temple Fox’s broader Information Systems specialty. It is a useful school-level signal, but it is not a direct ranking of the specialized IT Auditing & Cyber Security degree. See the full crosswalk.
Cost
Temple’s 2026–27 Fox School rate for specialized master’s programs is $1,165 per credit for both Pennsylvania residents and out-of-state students. A 30-credit path therefore represents about $34,950 in base tuition before university/program fees; students who need additional credits should budget above that figure.
Official 2026–27 graduate tuition
Career evidence
Temple publishes ITACS career paths, internship support, alumni-employer examples and alumni career stories, but the current program pages do not publish a cohort-level placement rate or starting-salary statistic. MSITM.com therefore records employer/career evidence without converting it into a placement score.
Official careers and internships
Application deadlines
Temple Fox uses rolling review for IT Auditing & Cyber Security. The current fall schedule lists December 15 for early admission, March 1 for scholarship consideration and the international deadline, and June 30 as the final deadline. Applications may sometimes be considered later, but scholarship and visa feasibility can be affected.
Preparation & prerequisites
Temple’s admissions review pays particular attention to an applicant’s IT background because of the program’s technical pace. Applicants without sufficient technical preparation may be required to take MIS 5122 Enterprise Architecture for IT Auditors, which adds three credits and introduces core infrastructure, application, network and operating-system concepts. Applicants below a 3.0 undergraduate GPA are required to submit GMAT/GRE scores; other candidates may be asked for scores based on their academic or professional background.
Official ITACS admissions and prerequisite requirements
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Last verified: September 17, 2026.