How are diplomas awarded upon graduation?

Graduates receive two completely independent, official degree diplomas — one issued by Frontier Innovation University and one conferred under the academic articulation network with Illinois Institute of Technology.

What is the application fee?

Application is $0. Under our affordable higher education charter, there are no upfront admissions fees.

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Master of Science (MSc)🎓 2 Official Degree Diplomas Conferred18 Months · 100% Online

MSc Cybersecurity & Cloud Defense (Dual Award)

A cutting-edge postgraduate program focusing on cloud security architecture, ethical hacking, DevSecOps, and threat intelligence.

Joint Awarding Bodies:Frontier Innovation University (USA) · Illinois Institute of Technology (USA)

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How Dual Degrees Work ℹ️

Partner Institution

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, IL, United States

Degree Level:Master of Science (MSc)

Duration:18 Months (1.5 Years)

Application Fee:$0 (Free Application)

Credit Split:60% Frontier / 40% Illinois Tech

Diplomas Conferred:2 Independent Diplomas

Study Mode:100% Online · Affordable Semester Model

Next Intakes:September 2025, January 2026, May 2026

Key Pathway Distinctions

Two independent Master of Science diplomas upon completion
Simulated red team/blue team enterprise cyber defense labs
Affordable semester billing with zero upfront application fees
Mapped to NIST, CISA, and ISO cybersecurity frameworks

Target Career Opportunities

Graduates of this dual degree track are qualified for senior roles across US technology hubs, consulting enterprises, and global organizations.

💼 Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)💼 Cloud Security Lead Architect💼 DevSecOps Team Lead💼 Vulnerability Assessment Specialist

Dual Diploma Guarantee

Upon completion, you receive two standalone graduation credentials: one from Frontier Innovation University and one issued through Illinois Institute of Technology. Both include official transcripts ready for international apostille attestation.

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