Cybersecurity with vision: Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI) launches interdisciplinary Master's programme

THI is responding to the growing challenges of digital security and is expanding its programme to include the new English-language Master's in Sociotechnical Cybersecurity. The study course combines technical expertise with social perspectives and thus addresses a central topic of the future.

Redefining security: where people, technology and organisations come together (symbolic image: ChatGPT).

Whether healthcare, mobility, or industrial production, hardly any area functions today without networked systems. At the same time, the risks of digital attacks are increasing to such an extent that the economy and society are equally challenged. With the new Sociotechnical Cybersecurity master programme, THI is sending out a clear signal and establishing a range of courses that take a comprehensive approach to security, not just a technical one.

"In a world in which technology, organisation and people are interacting ever more closely, we need specialists who can think outside the box - and redesign cybersecurity from the ground up," says Professor Hans-Joachim Hof, programme director and Vice President of THI.

The Master's degree focuses on an interdisciplinary approach: in addition to the basics of networks, programming, and mathematical methods, the programme deals with security-relevant factors such as human behaviour, the strategic orientation of organisations, and industry-specific requirements. There are also in-depth technical modules in the areas of mobility, industry, and health.

The programme also focuses on new technological developments. Topics such as post-quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution, and AI-supported protection mechanisms prepare students for future challenges. The programme is complemented by practice-oriented projects, international collaborations, and modern teaching formats. In addition, students volunteer in a cybersecurity project during their academic studies in order to network in the community at an early stage.

Thanks to strong regional partners, students benefit from direct insights into applied research and real development processes.

The Master's programme comprises four semesters and starts in the summer. The language of instruction is English, which makes the programme particularly appealing to international applicants. The curriculum combines online self-study phases in the first semester with face-to-face teaching and project-oriented formats in the subsequent degree phases.

With this study course, THI is strengthening its profile in security-relevant future fields and creating a training basis for specialists who can understand and further develop networked systems holistically. Applications for the 2026 summer semester are now open. Further information can be found at: https://www.thi.de/informatik/studiengaenge/sociotechnical-cybersecurity-msc/

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