M.SC. CYBER SECURITY
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Start your online M.Sc. Cyber Security
As the digital landscape expands, so does the urgent need for advanced cyber security. Our online MSc Cyber Security course is designed to produce leaders in this in-demand field. You’ll develop critical skills in cyber risk management, IT governance, and network forensics, becoming an essential asset in the digital age’s defence against cyber threats.
Designed to be as flexible as you, with 24/7 access to an innovative digital learning platform, this course offers 100% online learning that fits your schedule, while our career experts and study coaches are on hand to give you the guidance you deserve on your path to progress. Prepare yourself with the specialist knowledge to safeguard our digital universe.
CURRICULUM
Cyber Security and Data Protection
- Data protection and privacy
- Cyber security building blocks
- Cyber security management
- Cryptography concepts
- Cryptography applications
Cyber Risk Assessment and Management
- Organizational IT Risk Management
- Measuring the Cyber Threat
- Threat Modeling
- Standardization and Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- The Cyber-Resilient Organization
Programming with Python
- Introduction to the Python programming language
- Object-oriented concepts in Python
- Handling of exceptions and errors
- The Python library ecosystem
- Environments and package management
- Documentation and testing
- Version control
Theoretical Computer Science for IT Security
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Formal Languages and Automata Theory
- Computability, Decidability, and Complexity
- Logic
- Algorithm and Program Verification
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Advanced Research Methods
- Social science and research paradigms
- Case study research
- Specific topics of qualitative research
- Advanced issues of qualitative research conceptualization and data analysis
- Underlying assumptions of quantitative research: concepts and consequences
- Evaluation research
Cyber Systems and Network Forensics
- Operating systems
- Networking
- Forensics
- Cryptography
- Cyber attacks
Seminar: Standards and Frameworks
The seminar presents a methodology to question principles of standards and frameworks, to identify and validate explicit and implicit assumptions and to evaluate recommended categorizations and workflows with respect to their feasibility
Elective
Choose the subjects from the Electives section
Master Thesis & Colloquium
Seminar: Standards and Frameworks
Project: Current Challenges of Cyber Security
Electives A
Electives B
Master Thesis & Colloquium
Choose One Of The Following Electives For Your Second Semester:
Advanced Cyber Security And Cryptology
Artificial Intelligence
Audit & Security Testing
Blockchain And Quantum Computing
Continuous & Lifecycle Security
Devsecops
It Service And Architecture Management
KEY FEATURES
WES Recognized -
Canada and America System
Accreditation & Recognition
Accredited in line with German and European standards
Mode of Teaching
Online
Degree Awarded
Earn the same LIBF Degree as awarded On-Campus
Assistance
Job Assistance program to land you your dream job
Alumni Status
Alumni status from LIBF
Work Permit
18-month post-study work visa
Employment
94% success rate in employment
Country
United Kingdom
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ADMISSION DETAILS
APPLICATION PROCESS
The application process consists of four simple steps. An offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and accepted by the candidates by paying the admission fee.
Step 1
Submit Application
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Application Review
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Telephonic Discussion
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Admission Completed
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Visa Assistance
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Financing Options
Secure 0% student loan and or sponsorship.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Master in Cyber Security allows you master the basics of modern operating systems, and also familiar with distributed applications in the cloud, as well as methods of software forensics and data analysis. In our practice-oriented online study programme for cyber security, you will be trained to detect cyber threats and successfully defend against them.
The content will be a mix of interactive lectures from industry leaders as well as world-renowned faculty. Additionally, the program comprises live lectures or hangout sessions dedicated to solving your academic queries and reinforcing learning. In the final semester of the course, you will be writing a Thesis and participate in Colloquium.
The online program schedule is designed to ensure that you can successfully study alongside your job. Devoting 12-15 hours every week should be enough to graduate from the program. However, the more time you devote, the greater will be your learning from the program.
Post successful completion of the course, you will get a Master of Cyber Security (120 ECTS) Degree from IU, Germany.
Learners score should be less than or equal to 3.50 of GPA in graduation (3 or 4 Years), 2 years of work experience after the completion of your graduation and the Medium of Instruction should be English as certified by bachelors graduation institution (MOI letter is required for admission purposes). For on-campus transition – where applicable -Recommended to have an additional English Language Certificate for Visa appointment (IELTS score of minimum 6.0 bands, TOEFL – Minimum 80).
UK has one of the lowest unemployment rate across Europe of 5%.
As a student, you can work 30 – 35 hours per week or 120 full days part-time during the year. Typical wage in the UK is around £16 per hour.
If you want move to the UK for your studies, you need to prove you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself in the UK, you have to deposit the average living cost in the UK is £24,000. This amount may vary depending on your lifestyle in the UK.
International students who have successfully completed an undergraduate or master’s degree can apply to stay in the UK for up to two years after their studies. PhD graduates can apply to stay for up to three years.
LIBF IS an internationally recognised organisation delivering outstanding education.
Over the last 140 years, we’ve created connections to the business world. Today, LIBF provides
students with everything they need to learn flexibly online, anywhere in the world – or in a full-time
blended learning format from our London campus. With a focus on life-long learning we equip our
students with globally recognised qualifications to achieve their career goals.
LIBF UK prides itself on small class sizes. The typical class size at LIBF UK is 30 students. IU also has a well-established career centre that helps students in getting jobs. 94% of LIBF graduates receive a job offers within 6 months of completion of the course.
Online:
We guarantee LIBF online students maximum flexibility, so you can choose your own starting date in your application. LIBF has multiple intakes per year, you can apply at any time.
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