Cyber Security Engineer (M. Sc.)

Global networking and increasing digitalisation are creating new growth opportunities as well as new risks. The threat of cyber attacks is real and makes cyber security a strategic priority for companies and authorities. However, organisations are facing numerous challenges in the effective implementation of suitable cyber measures and the demand for experts in this field is increasing.

The part-time Master's degree programme "Cyber Security Engineer" focuses on the technical design aspects of cyber security and qualifies students to become specialists with a high level of implementation expertise and in-depth knowledge of complex security architectures and current technologies such as artificial intelligence. In addition, the Master's programme sensitises students to ethical issues and social responsibility and provides them with the legal framework for legal action. Graduates of this degree programme are able to plan and manage complex security projects and thus make a decisive contribution to defending organisations against cyber threats.

Degree
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
Duration
4 semesters (with typical crediting)
Start of studies
Summer & Winter

Accreditation
Ongoing proceedings
Main teaching language
German

Study fee
Per semester € 3,725 + € 82 student union fee
Location
THI

Curriculum

1. Semester

Methodenkompetenz/Führen: Sich selbst und andere
5 ECTS

Aktuelle Themen der Softwareentwicklung
5 ECTS

Grundlagen moderne Cybersicherheit
5 ECTS

2. Semester

Ethik und Recht für Cybersicherheit
5 ECTS

Security by Design
5 ECTS

Enterprise Network Security
5 ECTS

3. Semester

Security Management und Ökonomie
5 ECTS

System und Software Security
5 ECTS

Künstliche Intelligenz in der IT-Sicherheit
5 ECTS

4. Semester

Applied Security Projekt
5 ECTS

Security für Embedded Systems
5 ECTS

(Inter-)Cloud Security
5 ECTS

5. Semester

Masterarbeit
30 ECTS

Quick Info

Admission requirements

a) Proof of successful completion of a degree in engineering, natural sciences or technical studies or computer science at a German university with at least 210 ECTS credit points or equivalent or an equivalent successful domestic or foreign degree.
b) Proof of at least one year of relevantly qualified practical professional experience after completing the university degree programme in computer science, business informatics or a comparable degree programme with a computer science focus or an equivalent degree mentioned in a); relevantly qualified practical professional experience exists in particular for activities in the field of software systems or software development.
c) in the case of degree programmes in engineering, natural sciences or technology without a focus on computer science, proof of at least two years of relevantly qualified practical professional experience after completing the university degree or equivalent qualification referred to in a); relevantly qualified practical professional experience is particularly relevant for activities in the fields of software systems or software development.

University entrance qualification acquired abroad

If the higher education entrance qualification was obtained abroad, a preliminary examination of the higher education entrance qualification by uni-assist is required.

Please note that it may take uni-assist 4 to 6 weeks to process your application.

You can find further information on applying to university from abroad on the website Applying to university from abroad.

Counselling and application

For individual counselling before and during the application phase, please get in touch with your contact person. You will find the relevant contact details on this page.

Applications for this degree programme are made online.