Cloud Applications and Security Engineering (M. Sc.)

With this Master's programme, you will specialise in the design and implementation of modern software concepts with reference to relevant and practical application areas. The goal of the programme is to teach core competencies for cloud-based and secure application development with common methods and tools. This includes, for example, topics from the areas of virtualization, orchestration, cloud computing, continuous integration and delivery to questions regarding secure modern software architectures and networks as well as topics in the context of computer forensics.

In addition to the focus on cloud and security, this degree program offers you individual elective options: decide for yourself in which field you would like further specialise. With this Master's programme at THI, you are ready for successful career advancement in the context of modern software systems - whether in industry or in the scientific field, e.g. via a doctorate.

Please note: The programme is taught in German.

Degree
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
Duration
3 Semester
Start of studies
Summer & Winter
NC
Yes Admission information

Accreditation
in progress
Dual Study
Yes Dual Offers
Language
German
Location
Ingolstadt

This master's programme builds on a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related degree with corresponding content in practical and applied computer science. It is aimed at applicants who want to acquire in-depth knowledge and competencies in the development and operation of secure cloud-based application solutions. This includes a deepening of competencies in the topics of software engineering for enterprise applications and distributed data storage and processing as well as development, operation and deployment of applications in cloud infrastructures as well as methods and strategies for the development and operation of secure IT infrastructures and applications.

In the area of security, the programme includes typical attack scenarios on computer networks, relevant protective measures, as well as design principles of secure IT systems and theoretical principles of computer forensics. In the area of cloud applications, it focuses on the design of complex and distributed software architectures, the creation of well-structured software designs, as well as the secure use of modern virtualization techniques and container solutions, up to current orchestration systems and tools for continuous integration and delivery.

A special feature are the subject-specific elective modules, which can be selected in particular from the Master's program in Business Information Systems Engineering and enable you to build up competence in further highly topical subject areas. The practice-oriented, subject-specific modules of the programme, in which you gain experience with modern systems and tools, are rounded off by a project that you will usually carry out with corporate partners.

Curriculum

1. Semester

Architektur- und Entwurfsmuster der Softwaretechnik

Security Engineering in der IT

Computerforensik und Vorfallsbehandlung

Fachwissensch. Modul

Interdiszipl. Fachwiss. Modul

2. Semester

Seminar

Projekt

Sicherheit moderner Netzwerke

Fachwiss. Modul

3. Semester

Masterarbeit

Quick Info

Admission and application

Applying for a degree course
Students may only begin their degree in the winter OR the summer semester. Please note that this Master's programme is held in German. If you would like to apply, please be sure to include proof of at least level B2 of German, or higher, in your documents.
Registration dates
Applications for this degree may be submitted through the online application system from 2 May to 15 July or Nov. 15 to Feb. 15 each year.
Admission requirements
To gain admission to the programme, applicants need one of the following qualifications for university entrance:
- Abitur (European Baccalaureate, A-Levels, High School Diploma)
- Fachhochschulreife (Vocational Baccalaureate)
- Fachgebundene Hochschulreife (Specialised A-Level)

Please find details on application on our Master application from abroad-sites

Job profiles

Security and cloud topics play a crucial role in many application areas of modern distributed software development. Graduates can work in various industries. Typical job or role titles in companies in this context are:

Software Engineer
Software architect
Application / IT consultant
Software Solution Architect

... often in combination with Cloud, Security and DevOps

FAQs

What prerequisites should I have for this master's programme?

The Master's programme Cloud Applications and Security Engineering deepens the Bachelor's program in Computer Science offered at THI. However, it is generally aimed at graduates of a bachelor's degree in computer science or related courses who have acquired basic knowledge of practical computer science in the areas of operating systems, computer networks, database systems / data management, programming languages, software engineering and IT security in their previous studies.

What is special about this Master's program?

You will gain in-depth insight into current enterprise architectures directly related to cloud computing combined with topics from IT security, modern networks and computer forensics. With the continuing trend towards moving applications to the cloud, it is imperative that engineers not only know how to use tools to implement applications. Especially in the context of the highly distributed nature of these systems and the operation at public cloud providers, the knowledge of how to implement secure applications is deepened.

Another special feature is the proportion of selectable modules. This allows you to take modules from the "neighbouring" Master's programme Business Information Systems Engineering. This allows you to combine the contents of both Master's programmes and specifically integrate competencies in one or both of the core topics of this program into your master's studies, whereby the focus of your studies naturally lies on the topics of cloud applications and security engineering.

Request more information

All about application, enrollment and examination

Apply online

Programme director and academic advisor

Programme director Cloud Applications und Security Engineering (Master)
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Apel
Phone: +49 841 9348-5176
Room: A128
E-Mail: Sebastian.Apel@thi.de

Module Handbook

A module handbook describes the modules belonging to a degree programme. It contains information on admission requirements, learning content and objectives, ECTS points, duration, workload, literature, types of examinations, lecturers and module leaders of the modules and courses of the respective degree programme.

Module Handbook_CSE (as of September 2023, in German)

Study and Examination Regulations

The Study Examination Regulations describe the legal framework for your studies. The current SPO of the degree programme (pdf) can be viewed on the pages of the Office of Legal Affairs. If you have any questions, please contact the Service Center Study Affairs.