Cyber Security Engineer
Cyber Security Engineer
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.
Curriculum Cyber Security Engineer
1st Semester
Methodenkompetenz/Führen: Sich selbst und andere
Aktuelle Themen der Softwareentwicklung
Grundlagen moderne Cybersicherheit
Ethik und Recht für Cybersicherheit
Security by Design
Enterprise Network Security
Security Management und Ökonomie
System und Software Security
Künstliche Intelligenz in der IT-Sicherheit
Applied Security Projekt
Security für Embedded Systems
(Inter-)Cloud Security
Masterarbeit
| 1. Semester | |
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| 2. Semester | |
| 3. Semester | |
| 4. Semester | |
| 5. Semester |
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.
Any questions?
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.
Study programme director
-
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hans-Joachim Hof
Vice President for Teaching and Students
Programme manager for interested parties
-
Andrea Schiberna
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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.
Curriculum Cyber Security Engineer
1st Semester
Methodenkompetenz/Führen: Sich selbst und andere
Aktuelle Themen der Softwareentwicklung
Grundlagen moderne Cybersicherheit
Ethik und Recht für Cybersicherheit
Security by Design
Enterprise Network Security
Security Management und Ökonomie
System und Software Security
Künstliche Intelligenz in der IT-Sicherheit
Applied Security Projekt
Security für Embedded Systems
(Inter-)Cloud Security
Masterarbeit
| 1. Semester | |
|---|---|
| 2. Semester | |
| 3. Semester | |
| 4. Semester | |
| 5. Semester |
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.
Any questions?
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.
Study programme director
-
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hans-Joachim Hof
Vice President for Teaching and Students
Programme manager for interested parties
-
Andrea Schiberna
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Master of Science (M. Sc.)
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