Would you like to develop software that runs in the cloud – securely, reliably and with high scalability? The Master’s programme in Cloud Applications and Security Engineering prepares you precisely for this. Building on a degree in Computer Science, you will deepen your knowledge of enterprise applications, distributed data processing, modern software architectures and container technologies. You’ll work with virtualisation, orchestration, continuous integration and delivery, as well as the professional operation of cloud-based systems, and learn to plan and implement complex applications in a structured way.
There is a particular focus on IT security: you will analyse attack scenarios, develop protective mechanisms, gain knowledge of secure system architectures and gain insights into the fundamentals of computer forensics. Compulsory elective modules – including some from the Master’s in Business Information Systems Engineering – enable you to tailor your programme to your individual interests.
Please note: The programme is taught in German.
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:
... often in combination with Cloud, Security and DevOps
<p>Fundamentals of modern software architecture are explored from multiple perspectives. The focus is on component and distributed architectures, scalability, and design patterns. This is complemented by domain-driven design, microservices, and practices such as clean code, DevOps, and CI/CD.</p>
<p>Fundamentals of IT security are covered across technical and organizational measures. The focus is on cryptographic methods, security requirements, and secure development processes. This is complemented by architectural patterns, testing approaches, and concepts for secure IT operations.</p>
<p>Fundamentals of computer forensics are covered based on typical attack patterns and analysis methods. The focus is on storage and file systems, network forensics, and data recovery techniques. This is complemented by forensic tools, encryption analysis, and multimedia forensics.</p>
<p>Data analytics, digital process engineering, enterprise architecture management, high-performance data storage systems, IT consulting and management, integration and migration of application systems, design and management of business data.</p>
<p>Business models, financing, and legal and organizational aspects of starting a business are covered. Topics include market analysis, marketing, controlling, and investment decisions. This is complemented by financial planning and the development of a business plan.</p>
<p>Core concepts of event-driven and distributed systems are covered. The focus is on messaging, streaming, and parallel processing as well as data stream analysis technologies. This is complemented by methods of distributed data storage and their implementation in modern architectures.</p>
<p>Current research and development topics in cloud applications and security engineering are explored independently in the seminar. Students research specialist literature, prepare a scientific presentation, and write a seminar paper. Seminar discussions deepen subject knowledge and strengthen academic argumentation skills.</p>
<p>Within a team project, students independently work on a complex, practice-oriented task. Planning, organization, and implementation are managed by the team, supported by lecturers as coaches or clients. Classical and agile methods can be applied flexibly. Results are documented and evaluated.</p>
<p>Fundamentals of networks and communication security are covered, from internet architecture and protocols to wireless and mobile systems. The focus is on threats and protection mechanisms, security architectures, and approaches for secure communication.</p>
<p>Data analytics, digital process engineering, enterprise architecture management, high-performance data storage systems, IT consulting and management, integration and migration of application systems, design and management of business data.</p>
<p>Data analytics, digital process engineering, enterprise architecture management, high-performance data storage systems, IT consulting and management, integration and migration of application systems, design and management of business data.</p>
<p>Distributed systems and cloud-native applications are explored within modern architectures. The focus is on virtualization, containerization, orchestration, and continuous integration and deployment. This is complemented by infrastructure concepts and the practical implementation of scalable applications.</p>
<p>The master’s thesis represents the academic completion of the program. It demonstrates the ability to independently address complex problems using appropriate scientific methods. It requires subject expertise, research methods, project management, and, where applicable, presentation skills.</p>
| 1. Semester | |
|---|---|
| 2. Semester | |
| 3. Semester |
Applying for a degree course
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.
Admission requirements
To gain admission to the programme, applicants need one of the following qualifications for university entrance:
Please find details on application on our Master application from abroad-sites
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.
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.
Do you have any questions about applications, admission, enrolment, student finance, accommodation or other general topics? If so, please use our contact form and select the relevant topic. This will ensure your enquiry is sent directly to the relevant contact person(s) and can be answered quickly and effectively.
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About the degree programWould you like to develop software that runs in the cloud – securely, reliably and with high scalability? The Master’s programme in Cloud Applications and Security Engineering prepares you precisely for this. Building on a degree in Computer Science, you will deepen your knowledge of enterprise applications, distributed data processing, modern software architectures and container technologies. You’ll work with virtualisation, orchestration, continuous integration and delivery, as well as the professional operation of cloud-based systems, and learn to plan and implement complex applications in a structured way.
There is a particular focus on IT security: you will analyse attack scenarios, develop protective mechanisms, gain knowledge of secure system architectures and gain insights into the fundamentals of computer forensics. Compulsory elective modules – including some from the Master’s in Business Information Systems Engineering – enable you to tailor your programme to your individual interests.
Please note: The programme is taught in German.
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:
... often in combination with Cloud, Security and DevOps
<p>Fundamentals of modern software architecture are explored from multiple perspectives. The focus is on component and distributed architectures, scalability, and design patterns. This is complemented by domain-driven design, microservices, and practices such as clean code, DevOps, and CI/CD.</p>
<p>Fundamentals of IT security are covered across technical and organizational measures. The focus is on cryptographic methods, security requirements, and secure development processes. This is complemented by architectural patterns, testing approaches, and concepts for secure IT operations.</p>
<p>Fundamentals of computer forensics are covered based on typical attack patterns and analysis methods. The focus is on storage and file systems, network forensics, and data recovery techniques. This is complemented by forensic tools, encryption analysis, and multimedia forensics.</p>
<p>Data analytics, digital process engineering, enterprise architecture management, high-performance data storage systems, IT consulting and management, integration and migration of application systems, design and management of business data.</p>
<p>Business models, financing, and legal and organizational aspects of starting a business are covered. Topics include market analysis, marketing, controlling, and investment decisions. This is complemented by financial planning and the development of a business plan.</p>
<p>Core concepts of event-driven and distributed systems are covered. The focus is on messaging, streaming, and parallel processing as well as data stream analysis technologies. This is complemented by methods of distributed data storage and their implementation in modern architectures.</p>
<p>Current research and development topics in cloud applications and security engineering are explored independently in the seminar. Students research specialist literature, prepare a scientific presentation, and write a seminar paper. Seminar discussions deepen subject knowledge and strengthen academic argumentation skills.</p>
<p>Within a team project, students independently work on a complex, practice-oriented task. Planning, organization, and implementation are managed by the team, supported by lecturers as coaches or clients. Classical and agile methods can be applied flexibly. Results are documented and evaluated.</p>
<p>Fundamentals of networks and communication security are covered, from internet architecture and protocols to wireless and mobile systems. The focus is on threats and protection mechanisms, security architectures, and approaches for secure communication.</p>
<p>Data analytics, digital process engineering, enterprise architecture management, high-performance data storage systems, IT consulting and management, integration and migration of application systems, design and management of business data.</p>
<p>Data analytics, digital process engineering, enterprise architecture management, high-performance data storage systems, IT consulting and management, integration and migration of application systems, design and management of business data.</p>
<p>Distributed systems and cloud-native applications are explored within modern architectures. The focus is on virtualization, containerization, orchestration, and continuous integration and deployment. This is complemented by infrastructure concepts and the practical implementation of scalable applications.</p>
<p>The master’s thesis represents the academic completion of the program. It demonstrates the ability to independently address complex problems using appropriate scientific methods. It requires subject expertise, research methods, project management, and, where applicable, presentation skills.</p>
| 1. Semester | |
|---|---|
| 2. Semester | |
| 3. Semester |
Applying for a degree course
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.
Admission requirements
To gain admission to the programme, applicants need one of the following qualifications for university entrance:
Please find details on application on our Master application from abroad-sites
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.
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.
Do you have any questions about applications, admission, enrolment, student finance, accommodation or other general topics? If so, please use our contact form and select the relevant topic. This will ensure your enquiry is sent directly to the relevant contact person(s) and can be answered quickly and effectively.
Chief Information Officer, Programme director Cloud Applications und Security Engineering M. Sc.
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)
You will learn how to protect networks, applications and IT systems against digital attacks. From secure software development and penetration testing to digital forensics, you will build up the expertise needed to put cyber security into practice.
About the degree program
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
Ihr Master-Studium in Wirtschaftsinformatik / betriebswirtschaftliche Softwaresysteme im Unternehmen: Digital und zukunftsfähig!
About the degree program
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
On the English-taught Master’s programme in Artificial Intelligence, you will deepen your expertise in modern AI technologies such as deep learning, computer vision and natural language processing. Through practice-oriented projects, cutting-edge research and personalised options, you will be prepared for challenging roles in development, research and international technology sectors.
About the degree program
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
A Master’s programme combining IT security, psychology, sociology and management. How can we protect our complex technical systems from attacks? Cybersecurity affects individuals, organisations and entire societies. Our programme therefore combines technical excellence with an understanding of the social sciences.
About the degree program