Program Overview

Master (MSc) Cyber Security in Germany

Overview

Elevate your career prospects with our accredited Cyber Security Master's Degree in Germany, a unique blend of virtual and on-campus learning. Become a sought-after professional in a rapidly evolving industry, and take a major step towards securing your place in the digital world.

Study Contents

The Master’s in Cyber Security at IU is designed to equip you with a solid knowledge base and critical abilities, turning you into an in-demand professional in the field. Throughout the course, you will gain:

• An understanding of applied computing andsecurity principles
• Project management skills ininformation technology
• Proficiency in legal andethical decision-making in line with IT standards and protocols

Sharpen your strategic thinking and be on the frontline in protecting valuable data against cyber threats. Here's a breakdown of what you can expect semester by semester:

Semester 1

• Corporate Governance of IT, Compliance, and Law (5 ECTS credits)
• Advanced Mathematics (5 ECTS credits)
• Cyber Security and Data Protection (5 ECTS credits)
• Advanced Research Methods (5 ECTS credits)
• Seminar: Advanced Cyber Security (5 ECTS credits)
• Cryptology (5 ECTS credits)

Semester 2

• Cyber Risk Assessment and Management (5 ECTS credits)
• IT Systems: Software (5 ECTS credits)
• IT Systems: Hardware (5 ECTS credits)
• Cyber Systems and Network Forensics (5 ECTS credits)
• Secure Networking (5 ECTS credits)
• Theoretical Computer Science for IT Security (5 ECTS credits)

Semester 3

• Seminar: Standards and Frameworks (5 ECTS credits)
• Project: Current Challenges of Cyber Security (5 ECTS credits)
• Electives A (10 ECTS credits)
• Electives B (10 ECTS credits)

Semester 4

• Master Thesis & Colloquium (30 ECTS credits)

Electives Overview

• Elective A:
  • Cyber Criminality (10 ECTS credits)
  • Blockchain and Quantum Computing (10 ECTS credits)
  • Secure Software Development (10 ECTS credits)
• Elective B:
  • Organizational Transformation (10 ECTS credits)
  • IT Law for IT Security (10 ECTS credits)
  • Audit- and Security Testing (10 ECTS credits)
  • Business Analyst (10 ECTS credits)
  • Continuous and Lifecycle Security (10 ECTS credits)
  • Data Science and Big Data Technologies (10 ECTS credits)
  • Modeling in Automation Engineering (10 ECTS credits)
  • Artificial Intelligence (10 ECTS credits)

Career

Germany's cyber security industry is a rapidly expanding sector, with a growing demand for qualified professionals well-versed in current cyber threats and solutions. With a cyber security master's degree in Germany from IU, you have the potential to join a market known forinnovation and high remuneration. Here are three career paths you can consider:

• Cyber Risk Consultant
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Information Security Manager

Fees

At IU, we believe in full transparency – so there are no hidden fees. You only pay for your tuition and the one-time campus registration fee of €1,500.

• FULL-TIME: 556€/month (24 months)
• PART-TIME: 530€/month (24 months)

Recognition of previous achievements

Have you already completed a training course, studied at a university or gained work experience? Have you completed a course or a learning path through IU LinkedIn Learning , and earned a certificate? Then you have the opportunity to get your previous achievements recognised, and complete your studies at IU sooner.

Admission Requirement

You can start your desired study programme at IU International University of Applied Sciences if you meet the requirements.

• Completed, undergraduate degree with 180 ECTS credits with a focus on computer science, IT security, business informatics, theoretical computer science, applied computer science, computer engineering, media informatics or an information science related subjects with at least 180 ECTS credits and at least 30 ECTS credits explicitly in the field of computer science
• Your degree must be from a state or state-recognised higher education institution/university
• You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent in your previous undergraduate degree

English language skills

• TOEFL (minimum 80 points)
• IELTS (minimum Level 6)
• Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points)
• Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)

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