Slides from a virtual information session covering online Master's degrees offered by Capitol Technology University. Information covered includes program details, the application process, tuition, financial aid, and notes about the university. All programs are regionally accredited and offered online.

1. Welcome to the Master’s Virtual Information Session
We will begin at 7 p.m. Eastern

2. 1. WHO WE ARE: A LEGACY OF GREATNESS
2. WHY WE’RE SPECIAL
3. MASTERS PROGRAM OVERVIEW
4. POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATES
5. TUITION & FINANCIAL AID
6. NEXT STEPS
7. BREAKOUT ROOMS
Bill Gibbs, MA
Info Session Host
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AGENDA

3. Session Pointers
• During the general session at any time you can post your questions in the
text chat. We have staff and faculty on hand to answer them
• Microphones and webcams are not activated for participants during the
general session, but will be available during the breakout session
• A link to the recording and to the slides will be sent to all registrants
• Thought of a question after the session? Email gradadmit@captechu.edu

4. Your Graduate Admissions Experts
Carmit Levin, BA
Director
Graduate Admissions
William Butler, DSc
Vice President Cyber Programs
Angela Ortiz-Gonzalez, BS
Assistant Director
Graduate Admissions
Chris Urdzik, MAS, FRAeS
Director of Master’s Programs

6. About
Established in 1927, and
based near Washington,
D.C, we are specifically
dedicated to high tech
education, including
engineering,
cybersecurity, computer
sciences and tech
management.

7. NONPROFIT, PRIVATE &
Capitol is a nonprofit, private accredited university
located in Laurel, Maryland, USA
The University is authorized by the
State of Maryland to confer
Associate’s (A.A.S.), Bachelor’s
(B.S.), Master’s (M.S., M.Ed.,
M.Phil., M. Res., M.B.A., T.M.B.A),
and Doctoral (D.Sc., Ph.D., Ed.D.,
D.B.A) degrees.
Capitol Technology University is
accredited by the Commission on
Higher Education of the Middle
States Association of Colleges
and Schools
ACCREDITED

8. Best Cybersecurity Higher Education Program
Dr. William Butler named “Best Educator”
National Center of
Academic
Excellence (CAE)
Institution
Aviation Programs
Recognized by RAS
MULTI AWARD-WINNING
UNIVERSITY
Space Command
Academic
Engagement
Enterprise (AEE)
National
Security Agency

10. What Makes Capitol
The Premiere Choice
• Educational partners of the National Defense University,
the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE),
the Institute of World Politics, the National Cryptologic
University, and the Maryland National Guard
• Center for Cybersecurity Research and Analysis
• Post 9-11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program Participating
Institution. Designated a Military Friendly School by GI Jobs
Magazine and Military Advanced Education Magazine. DoD
Gold Standard Designation
• Regional Accreditation means we adhere to the highest
quality standards. Your degree is significant and
recognized

11. RETURN ON INVESTMENT
A Capitol Technology Degree is an outstanding
investment in your future!
• Ranked by UniversityHQ between Princeton &
Harvard For ROI
• Median 10-year salary in top 2% (Forbes Magazine)
• Of the 4,500 Colleges & Universities in the U.S.,
Capitol is consistently ranked in the Top 5% For ROI
(Georgetown University Report)
• A 2025 study by the State of Maryland indicates that
10-year earnings by Capitol master’s and doctoral
graduates exceed state and national averages by
more than 20%

12. Return on Investment
Ranked by UniversityHQ between Princeton & Harvard For ROI
Of the 4,500 Colleges & Universities in the U.S., Capitol is
consistently ranked in the Top 5% For ROI Including:
• 213th
with a 20-year Net Present Value (NPV)*
• 141st
after 30-years
• 120th
over a 40-year work lifetime
*(Georgetown University report: A First Try at ROI: Ranking 4,500 Colleges –
Center on Education and the Workforce)
*Net Present Value)
A Capitol Technology Degree is an outstanding
investment in your future!

14. More than 30 Master’s Degree Programs
• Research Degrees
• Online Degrees (No set class times)
• Computer Science Degree (Online/On-Campus with set class
times)

15. Mentored Master’s Research Degrees
Master of Science
• Aviation Cybersecurity, M.S.
• Aviation, M.S.
• Computer Science, M.S.
• Construction Cybersecurity, M.S.
• Counterterrorism, M.S.
• Critical Infrastructure and Cyber Protection, M.S.
• Cyber Analytics, M.S.
• Cybersecurity, M.S.
• Engineering Technology, M.S.
• Executive in Cyber Leadership, M.S.
• Facilities Management, M.S.
• Intelligence and Global Security, M.S.
• Occupational Safety and Health, M.S.
• Product Management, M.S.
• Unmanned and Autonomous Systems, M.S.
Master of Research
Artificial Intelligence
Astronautical Engineering
Aviation Maintenance
Construction Science and Mgt
Cyberpsychology
Forensic Cyberpsychology
Human Factors
Project Management
Quantum Computing
Sustainability
Systems Engineering
Master of Philosophy
Artificial Intelligence
Aeronautical Accident Investigation
Critical Infrastructure
Cyber Engineering
Master of Education
Cyber Science
• 30 Credit-hours
• Completed in Five
16-week Semesters
• Completed Online
• Research, Write
and Orally Defend
Your Thesis
• One-on-One With a
Dedicated Thesis
Chair

16. Master of Science, MBA, and TMBA Degrees
Master of Science
• Aviation Cybersecurity, M.S.
• Aviation, M.S.
• Computer Science, M.S.
• Construction Cybersecurity, M.S.
• Counterterrorism, M.S.
• Critical Infrastructure and Cyber Protection, M.S.
• Cyber Analytics, M.S.
• Cybersecurity, M.S.
• Engineering Technology, M.S.
• Executive in Cyber Leadership, M.S.
• Facilities Management, M.S.
• Intelligence and Global Security, M.S.
• Occupational Safety and Health, M.S.
• Product Management, M.S.
• Unmanned and Autonomous Systems, M.S.
Master of Science
Aviation Cybersecurity
Aviation
Construction Cybersecurity
Counterterrorism
Critical Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Cyber Analytics
Cyber Intelligence & Security*
Cyber Product Development
Engineering Technology
Intelligence and Global Security
Occupational Safety and Health
Product Management
Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems
Master of Business Administration
10 Customizations/Specializations
Technical MBA
Business Analytics & Data Science
Cybersecurity
*42-48 credits
• 30-39 Credit-hours
• 8-week Course Length
• Completed in
4-5 Semesters
• Completed Online
• No Set Lecture Times
• Instructor-led Weekly
Assignments

17. Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science
• Aviation Cybersecurity, M.S.
• Aviation, M.S.
• Computer Science, M.S.
• Construction Cybersecurity, M.S.
• Counterterrorism, M.S.
• Critical Infrastructure and Cyber Protection, M.S.
• Cyber Analytics, M.S.
• Cybersecurity, M.S.
• Engineering Technology, M.S.
• Executive in Cyber Leadership, M.S.
• Facilities Management, M.S.
• Intelligence and Global Security, M.S.
• Occupational Safety and Health, M.S.
• Product Management, M.S.
• Unmanned and Autonomous Systems, M.S.
Online
• 10 classes total
• 5 core courses
• 5 electives chosen from:
a) Artificial Intelligence
& Data Science, or
b) Cybersecurity, or
c) Software Engineering
• Weekly Zoom lectures
On Campus
• Requires F1 Visa for Intl students
• Course load is 3 classes (9 credit-
hours) per semester
• Application details will be discussed
in breakout session later in this
presentation
• 30 Credit-hours
• Completed in 3-5
16-week Semesters
• Weekly Scheduled
Zoom Sessions
• Instructor-led
Lectures and
Assignments

18. QUESTIONS?
Coming this Fall!

19. Post-Baccalaureate Certificates
Master of Science
• Aviation Cybersecurity, M.S.
• Aviation, M.S.
• Computer Science, M.S.
• Construction Cybersecurity, M.S.
• Counterterrorism, M.S.
• Critical Infrastructure and Cyber Protection, M.S.
• Cyber Analytics, M.S.
• Cybersecurity, M.S.
• Engineering Technology, M.S.
• Executive in Cyber Leadership, M.S.
• Facilities Management, M.S.
• Intelligence and Global Security, M.S.
• Occupational Safety and Health, M.S.
• Product Management, M.S.
• Unmanned and Autonomous Systems, M.S.
• Aerospace Accident Investigation & Fault
Analysis
• Applied Artificial Intelligence
• Business Analytics and Data Science
Principles
• Critical Infrastructure
• Digital Forensics and Incident Handling
• Health Care Systems Security
• Information Technology
• Secure Cloud Computing
• Secure Mobile Technology
• Security Management
• 4 Master’s Level
Courses
• 12 Credit-hours
• Completed in
1-2 Semesters
• Completed Online
• Instructor-led Weekly
Assignments
• Some Courses Have
Scheduled Weekly Zoom
Sessions

20. Pathways from a Bachelor’s Degree to a Doctorate
Aeronautical Science (Ph.D.)
Artificial Intelligence (Ph.D.)
Astronautical Engineering (Ph.D.)
Aeronautical Science (Ph.D.)
Construction Science (Ph.D.)
Critical Infrastructure (Ph.D.)
Offensive Cyber Engineering (Ph.D.)
Cyberpsychology (Ph.D.)
Cyber Science (Ed.D.)
Forensic Cyberpsychology (Ph.D.)
Human Factors (Ph.D.)
Intelligence and Global Security (Ph.D.
Product Management (Ph.D.)
Project Management (Ph.D.)
Quantum Computing (Ph.D.)
Sustainability (Ph.D.)
Systems Engineering (Ph.D.)
Aeronautical Accident Investigation (M.Phil.)Phil)
Artificial Intelligence (M.Res. or M.Phil)
Astronautical Engineering (M.Res)
Aviation Maintenance (M.Res.)
Construction Science & Management (M.Res.)
Critical Infrastructure (M.Phil. or M.S.)
Cyber Engineering (M.Phil.)
Cyberpsychology (M.Res.)
Cyber Science (M.Ed.)
Forensic Cyberpsychology (M.Res.)
Human Factors (M.Res.)
Intelligence and Global Security (M.S.
Product Management (M.S.)
Project Management (M.Res.)
Quantum Computing (M.Res.)
Sustainability (M.Res.)
Systems Engineering (M.Res.)
30-Credit Master’s Degree 60-Credit Doctoral Degree
Additional pathways may be available. Discuss with your Graduate Admissions Advisor.

22. Tuition, Discounts, and
Financial Aid
Capitol offers a variety of ways to make your Master’s degree as
affordable as possible
1. Military Rates & VA GI Bill/Yellow Ribbon Participation
2. Hometown Heroes Discount
3. EdAssist Featured Provider
4. Blue Ribbon Program
5. 10% Alumni Discount
6. Sponsorships
7. Help with Navigating the Process
Note: Not all discounts apply to every degree program. Consult with Admissions for details on your program.
$650 (per credit)* - plus $45 per credit fees (information
technology & other applicable fees)
*Tuition rate for 2025-26 academic year

23. U.S. Military Rate
We recognize the service of our military students and
offer a generous discount rate for active duty and retired
uniformed personnel.
U.S. Active Duty Military Tuition
Rates (all master's degree
programs) $350 per credit hour
plus fees) (Rate also applies to
spouses of active duty military
members)
U.S. Retired Military Tuition
Rate (all master’s degree
programs) $100 discount
($550 per credit plus fees)
VA PROGRAMS
MONTGOMERY GI BILL
POST 9-11 GI BILL- STUDENTS
ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVING A
PARTIAL HOUSING STIPEND FOR
ONLINE PROGRAMS. IF YOU ARE
FULLY ELIGIBLE UNDER THE POST 9-
11 GI BILL, YOU MAY BE ABLE TO
COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE FREE.
YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM
U.S. Veterans: We’ll work
closely with you to help
you obtain your V.A.
Payments
Please email your Certificate
of Eligibility or V.A. forms to
the Registrar’s Office at
vabenefits@captechu.edu

24. HOMETOWN HEROES*
We are proud to offer a 20% tuition discount for
graduate programs (Master’s and Doctoral
Degrees), to honor those who serve their local
communities and nation including:
 Community College faculty and staff
 High School teachers and administrators
 Emergency Personnel (EMTs, paramedics,
firefighters, and police)
 Department of Defense employees
*This discount applies to those working in the U.S.

25. Capitol is a Member of the EdAssist
Featured Provider Network, Offering
Discounts to Employees of Participating
Companies
Employees and immediate family
members of EdAssist companies
receive a 20% tuition discount for
undergrad, Master’s and
Doctoral Programs
To see if your company is a participating Ed Assist
member,
visit: CapTechU.edu/EdAssist

26. Blue Ribbon
Program
Three Blue Ribbon Benefits
1. Discounts. Once you finish your first 3 courses
you are eligible for a $500 per course discount
for your next three classes.
2. Referrals. If you recommend someone to Capitol,
they apply, are accepted and enroll in a course,
you will receive 1 free course.
3. Cancellation Assistance. If you start the program
with benefits and your benefits are canceled after
you start, we will pay 50% of the tuition for the
course you are attending at the time of your
benefits cancellation.

27. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Financial Aid Office can provide
guidance to you on securing assistance.
FINAID@CAPTECHU.EDU
While Capitol does not offer fellowships or internal
scholarships at the graduate level, over 75% of our
doctoral students receive some form of financial
assistance, including:
 Student Loans
(Capitol’s Title IV Code: 001436)
 Veterans Benefits
 Government or Corporate Sponsorship
 External Scholarships and Grants

28. Navigating The Process
• U.S. Federal Student Loans
Submit FAFSA as early as possible. Takes at least 7-
10 business days to process (U.S. Citizens)
• www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply for aid
• Capitol’s Title IV Code = 001436
• For questions please contact the Financial
Aid Office at 301-369-3624
Questions?
Schedule a virtual appointment:
www.captechu.edu/admissions-and-fin
ancial-aid/admissions-counselor/financ
ial-aid-staff
Bit.ly: bit.ly/3HHjC5k

30. The Next Steps
Submit an Application
• Go to CapTechU.force.com and click on the
apply now link and fill out the FREE online
application.
• Bachelor’s degree official transcript from a
regionally accredited college or university.*
• Resume
• Goal Statement
• Request a transcript from your undergraduate
degree granting institution be sent to Capitol
Technology University.
• Meet the program specific requirements.
• GRE or GMAT tests are NOT required
*Or international university equivalent (with NACES evaluation)

31. NACES EVALUATION—Master’s Programs
If your bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree was completed outside the U.S., you MUST have
your academic records evaluated by an independent accrediting agency
NACES evaluation is required regardless of citizenship, language, or home country
List of agencies: www.naces.org/members
a. Select an agency
b. Select “Course by Course Evaluation” as the type of evaluation
c. Payment of the evaluation fees are the responsibility
of the candidate
d. Have the evaluation sent directly from the agency to Capitol
Evaluations/Transcripts sent from candidates are not considered official

32. When Can You Start?
16-week Courses
Next Start Dates
1. Sept. 2, 2025 (Fall Semester)
2. Jan. 5, 2026 (Spring Semester)
3. May 4, 2026 (Summer Semester)
8-week Courses
Next Start Dates
1. Sept. 2, 2025 (Fall Term 1)
2. Oct. 27, 2025 (Fall Term 2)
3. Jan. 5, 2026 (Spring Term 1)
4. Mar. 2, 2026 (Spring Term 2)

33. Contact us!
gradadmit@captechu.edu
1-800-950-1992

34. Considering a
Doctorate?
Join us for our monthly doctoral virtual
information session
gradadmit@captechu.edu

35. Breakout Rooms
Room 1 ~ Dr. William Butler
MS, MBA, and TMBA programs
Room 2 ~ Chris Urdzik
MEd, MPhil, and MRes programs
Not sure? Stay in the general session and the
admissions team will assist you.

36. Master’s Degrees and Breakout Rooms
Aeronautical Accident Inv. (MPhil) 2
Artificial Intelligence (MPhil) 2
Artificial Intelligence (MRes) 2
Astronautical Engineering (MRes) 2
Aviation (MS) 1
Aviation Cybersecurity (MS) 1
Aviation Maintenance (MRes) 2
Business Administration (MBA) 1
Bus. Analytics & Data Sci. (TMBA) 1
Certificate Programs 2
Computer Science (MS) 1
Construction Cybersecurity (MS) 1
Construction Sci & Mgmt (MRes) 2
Counterterrorism (MS) 1
Critical Infrastructure (MPhil) 2
Crit. Infra. & Cyber Protection (MS) 1
Cyber Analytics (MS) 1
Cyber Engineering (MPhil) 2
Cyber Intelligence & Security (MS ) 1
Cyberpsychology (MRes) 2
Cybersecurity (MS) 1
Cybersecurity (TMBA) 1
Cyber Product Development (MS) 1
Cyber Science (MEd) 2
Engineering Technology (MS) 1
Forensic Cyberpsychology (MRes) 2
Human Factors (MRes) 2
Intelligence & Global Security (MS) 1
Occupational Health & Safety (MS) 1
Product Management (MS) 1
Project Management (MRes) 2
Quantum Computing (MRes) 2
Sustainability (MRes) 2
Systems Engineering (MRes) 2
Uncrewed & Auto Systems (MS) 1
All Certificate Programs: 2

37. Contact us!
gradadmit@captechu.edu
1-800-950-1992