Online M.Sc. Cyber Security: what you’ll learn
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.
Your online degree summed up
All the facts and figures about your study programme at a glance
Study model
Master of Arts (M.A.)
60 or 120 ECTS
Language: English
Study duration & extension
12 – 48 months (depending on time model)
Free of charge extension period
Start online studies: any time
Accreditation
60 ECTS – English
Accredited in line with German and European standards
ZFU 1129822c
120 ECTS – English
Accredited in line with German and European standards
ZFU 1129822c
Past education recognised
Save time and earn your degree faster by having your previous achievements/experience recognised
Online course overview
A cyber security expert masters the basics of modern operating systems, and is 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 order of courses presented below is for the online studies model of this programme.
Your Cyber Security career outlook
After completing your online Master’s programme in Cyber Security, you will be a highly sought-after expert who is best qualified for responding efficiently to cyber incidents, as well as for forensic methods of identification and defence.
You will have the necessary hard and soft skills required to take responsibility over central security architectures, as well as for confidently advising companies and teams on how to optimise cyber security. As an expert in your field, you will have excellent opportunities to lead your employer’s security measures as a future manager. You may also be responsible for digital transformations of teams and companies based on ‘security by design’, and work with external agencies to detect and deter criminal activities.
- IT Security Architect
- Security Manager
- Cyber Forensics Analyst
Online study model & fees for your Master degree
Depending on your personal or professional circumstances, you may wish to complete your studies as quickly as possible, or you may prefer a more flexible study programme that is less time-consuming. That’s why we offer part-time options for all our study programmes. This allows you to study alongside professional or personal commitments. We adjust your study fees based on your chosen time model.
Are you unable to finish your programme within the given time? No problem! If you realise that you need more time, you can simply switch to another time model with one months’ notice before the end of the month.
No registration or administration fees are charged when you apply for studying – you’ll only be charged once your studies have started. If you won’t be admitted to a programme because you do not meet the admission requirements, no fees will be charged.
Master (60 ECTS):
FULL-TIME
Duration 12 Months
Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.
775 € /mth
PART-TIME I
Duration 18 Months
Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.
575 € /mth
PART-TIME II
Duration 24 Months
Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their courses on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.
475 € /mth
Master (120 ECTS):
FULL-TIME
Duration 24 Months
Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.
556 € /mth
PART-TIME I
Duration 36 Months
Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.
417 € /mth
PART-TIME II
Duration 48 Months
Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their courses on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.
329 € /mth
Contact and more information
For questions, registration or more information, send a notification of interest. You will be in direct contact with the Study Advisor, who will resume contact via email or phone shortly.