Program Summary
Fall 2022
Spring 2023
Cost & Credits
Program Summary
Fall 2022
Spring 2023
Cost & Credits
Enhance Your Future with ICT
There are many opportunities and careers paths in this growing profession. Examples of ICT-related positions include Web Marketing Manager, Digital Strategist, Information Security Analyst, Data Analyst, Information Assurance Analyst, Technical Applications Specialist, Government Technologist, and Computer & Information Systems Manager. Join the School of Information Science at the University of Kentucky and start preparing for your future in ICT today.
Imagine Your Future
Information Security Analysts
Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.
Median Salary
$103,590
per year in 2018
Number of Jobs
131,000
in 2018
10 Year Job Outlook
40,900
new jobs (average)
Applications Requirements
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- A 200-300 word personal statement explaining:
- Why you are seeking admission to the ICT master's program at the University of Kentucky
- Why you are interested in a career as an ICT professional.
- Resume or CV
- Three (3) letters of recommendation.
- When you apply through the application portal, you will be asked to fill out an online form to submit the contact information of the three people who will be recommending you. The system will contact each person identified and their recommendations will be submitted directly to us. You can check back into your application at any time to see who has submitted a recommendation.
- Applicants for whom English is not the native language must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for computer-based test, or 79 for the internet-based test. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. Submitted scores must be no more than two years old.
While an undergraduate degree in ICT or a related field is preferred, it is not required for admission.
The GRE/GMAT is not required for admission to this program.
Contact
College of Communication and Information
320 Lucille Little Fine Arts Library
Lexington, KY 40506
859-218-0221
State Authorization & Licensure
If you plan to complete a University of Kentucky online program while living outside of Kentucky, you should check the Out-of-State Students page to determine if the University of Kentucky is authorized to provide this program in your state of residence. If you plan to use the degree to seek licensure, you should also determine if the degree meets the educational requirements for licensure in your state.