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Cyber Security (M.Sc.)
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Start your online master’s programme in Cyber Security
Cyber attacks can paralyse entire companies. As an expert for cyber security, you know how to prevent them. Your online master’s programme teaches you the necessary skills: You will be ready to take on responsibility for digital safety in exciting positions such as IT security architect, security manager or cyber forensic analyst.
Depending on your goals, you can choose from two master’s programmes: the German-language 120 ECTS programme or the English-language 120 ECTS programme if you want an international career.
Summary
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
M.Sc., 120 ECTS credits
Language: de, en
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Starting date
Start today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
Study duration & extension
36, 48, 72 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant Syntea, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Starting at 316€/month, depending on model
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Recognition & Admission
All details on recognition and admission can be found directly on the page of your desired study programme.
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Study Programs
Your online studies master’s programmes in Cyber Security
The online master's programme in Cyber Security is available as a 120 ECTS programme in German or English language.
Study Content
Your electives in the master’s programme Cyber Security
Sniffing out the trail of computer criminals? Developing blockchain technologies? Or keeping big data safe? Your elective will determine your future career opportunities. In the German programme, you can choose two out of 11 elective modules, such as computer crime, IT law in IT security or secure software Development. In the English programme, you also choose two out of 11 elective classes. Exciting modules such as blockchain and quantum computing, business analyst and artificial intelligence are on the agenda.
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Elective A | |
| Blockchain and Quantum Computing | 10 |
| Cyber Criminality | 10 |
| Secure Software Development | 10 |
| Elective B | |
| Organizational Transformation | 10 |
| IT Law for IT Security | 10 |
| Audit- and Security Testing | 10 |
| Business Analyst | 10 |
| Continuous and Lifecycle Security | 10 |
| Data Science and Big Data Technologies | 10 |
| Modeling in Automation Engineering and Internet of Things | 10 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 10 |
| AI and Mastering AI Prompting | 10 |
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Study flexible
Study flexible
anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
Learn innovatively
on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
State-recognized
State-recognized
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
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Career
Your professional future
Dein Cyber Security Master macht Dich zu einem Profi in der Forensik, der Sicherheitsarchitektur oder der Beratung. Nach Deinem Abschluss arbeitest Du zum Beispiel als ...
Security Manager
Cyber criminals are always looking for gaps in the IT infrastructure. As a security manager, it is your job to identify threats and respond to them quickly. Even better: with sophisticated preventive measures, you can ward off the constant threats in the long term.
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