What you will learn

Our Master’s programme helps you become a cyber security specialist who does not only possess profound IT knowledge but also knows how to design and implement security systems and measures in different business environments.

You will learn about current topics such as Blockchain, DevSecOps as well as crypto currencies and receive a comprehensive education in the area of information security. In addition to expertise in security technologies, IT security management and data analysis, you will become familiar with business processes and organisational theory as well as with the legal challenges of data protection.

You also get to choose between:

• 4 Semester / 2-year option, if you completed your previous bachelor's degree with an equivalent of 180 European credit points (ECTS) or if you have a 3-year Bachelor's degree (subject to assessment by our admissions team)
• 3 Semester / 1.5-year option (Fast Track), if you completed your previous bachelor's degree with an equivalent of at least 210 European credit points (ECTS) or if you have at least a 3.5-year Bachelor's degree (subject to assessment by our admissions team)

 

YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS

Our innovative approach that pays off

You will have the project management skills to implement IT security measures and the communication skills to educate colleagues and staff about potential cyber security risks in their daily work. Thanks to your business expertise and your range of soft skills, you will be a graduate that modern organisations are looking for.

Choose from the following career paths:

• Management positions within risk analysis companies, public and financial institutions as well as central banks
• IT consultant
• Information security specialist
• IT manager

YOUR CHOICE

 

2-year Master's or 1.5-year Master's (Fast Track)

We offer you the opportunity to complete your studies within 2 or 1.5 years. Choose between:

• Do your Master's in 2 years (4 semesters): 1.5 years of academic studies + 6-month internship
• Fast Track | Do your Master's in 1.5 years (3 semesters): 1.5 years of academic studies. For this Fast Track option you will need to have a relevant Bachelor's degree that is equivalent to 210 European credit points (ECTS) or at least 3.5 years of studies (subject to approval)

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IT'S ABOUT YOU

 

Our study concept

Your studies are divided into 5-week blocks. During this time you focus on one IT-specific topic which you get to view from different angles. Thanks to this approach you can learn about real world challenges and strengthen the skills that employers are looking for.

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4 Semester option

4 SEMESTER120 ECTS

1. Semester30ECTS

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• Advanced Data Technologies5
• Tools & Methods of Data Analysis5
• Software Development5
• Security Technologies5
• Penetration Testing5
• International Commercial Law5

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3 Semester option | Fast Track

3 SEMESTER90 ECTS

1. Semester30ECTS

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• Advanced Data Technologies5
• Tools & Methods of Data Analysis5
• Software Development5
• Security Technologies5
• Penetration Testing5
• International Commercial Law5

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Our requirements

To submit your application, you will need the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a similar area of studies - please submit your certificates and your transcript of records. If you do not have the degree certificate yet, you can also submit it before you start your studies.
• Not sure about the academic requirements? Check out our PreMaster programme
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Secondary School Certificate
• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of motivation
• Copy of your passport/ID

Our English Requirements

 

FEES AND FUNDING

Your tuition fees

Tuition fees

• citizenship | EU/EEA (incl. Western Balkans, Switzerland, Ukraine): EUR 800 / month
• citizenship | Non-EU/EEA: EUR 6450 / semester

The monthly/semester tuition fees remain the same for the entire duration of the study programme. 

An additional enrolment fee of EUR 500 (EU/EEA) / EUR 900 (non-EU/EEA) is to be paid once at the start of the programme.

Funding

Information on financing options & scholarships can be found here.

 

 

APPLY NOW

Application process and deadlines

Please find the Application and Late Arrival deadlines here.

We are happy to welcome you to our university. This is our application process:

1. You submit your online application via the SRH application portal
2. If you meet the admission requirements, we will invite you to a personal/phone interview
3. If the interview is successful, you will receive an acceptance letter and the study contract
4. You will sign the study contract and send it back to us
5. You will pay the enrolment fee (all students) and – if you are a non-EU/non-EEA student - a EUR 3000 deposit
6. You will receive your letter of admission
7. You take part in our Welcome Week and then you are good to go!