M.SC. CYBER SECURITY
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Start your online M.Sc. Cyber Security
With digitalisation, cyber-attacks on software and systems are on the rise. To ensure the confidentiality, availability and integrity of their data, just about every company, organisation and government agency requires competent cyber security professionals. There is now a tremendous and unprecedented demand for security experts who are able to identify and provide protection against cyberattacks.
With the IU International University of Applied Sciences online Master in Cyber Security, you will acquire all the skills you need to protect data and ensure top security measures for systems used by companies worldwide. You’ll become a specialist in securing infrastructures against attacks, risks or malware using statistical and digital forensic methods.
This study programme is offered as a consecutive 120-ECTS programme.
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
Language of Instruction
English
Accreditation & Recognition
Accredited in line with German and European standards
Mode of Teaching
Online
Degree Awarded
Earn the same IU Degree as awarded On-Campus
Assistance
Job Assistance program to land you your dream job
Alumni Status
Alumni status from IU
Work Permit
18-month post-study work visa
Employment
94% success rate in employment
Country
Germany
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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
Step 2
Application Review
Step 3
Telephonic Discussion
Step 4
Admission Completed
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Free Course
Free German language course
Job Assistance
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Visa Assistance
Visa Assistance to take care from Application to Interview
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 German 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).
Candidates whose score is more than 3.50 German GPA in the UG degree are not eligible to apply.
Germany has the lowest unemployment rate across Europe of 5%. As per German industry bodies.
As a student, you can work 20 hours per week or 120 full days part-time during the year. Typical wage in Germany is around 10 Euros per hour.
If you want move to Germany for your studies, you need to prove you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself in Germany, you have to deposit 11,208 Euro in a blocked German bank account before you apply for Visa. This amount can be withdrawn once you reach Germany to support your monthly expenses. Your actual expenses may vary depending on your lifestyle in Germany.
Germany allows for the application of up to 18 months of a post-study work visa after completing a degree from Germany.
IU( International University of Applied Science) Germany was established in 1998 and as the name suggest, it’s a university of applied sciences. They have 17 campuses in Germany with 40 examination centres. International students can opt for either the Berlin campus or the Bad Honnef campus.
IU Germany prides itself on small class sizes. The typical class size at IU Germany is 30 students. IU also has a well-established career centre that helps students in getting jobs. 94% of IU graduates receive a job offers within 6 months of completion of the course.
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