Program Overview

Cybersecurity

MSc

Master of Science

Cyber Security specialists gain advanced skills to develop innovative approaches to problem solving and adaptive ways to protect organizations and their data.

Cybersecurity at EUC

The MSc in Cybersecurity at EUC addresses the increasing demand for innovative approaches to the complexities and multidisciplinary character of cyber security policy and practice. Students are equipped with technical skills and an understanding of law, risk management, ethical hacking and cryptography as these relate to cybersecurity.

Students gain skills allowing them to develop and implement cyber security policies in public and private organizations. Students undertake research with the Department’s laboratories and research centers and are equipped for employment in a range of industries or for doctoral studies in the field.

Program Summary

• Languages: English
• Duration: 18 months
• Mode of Study: Online
• ECTS: 90

Career Opportunities

Our graduates work in:

• Digital Security Consultancy
• E-Commerce Digital Security
• Corporate Security
• Law Enforcement Authorities
• Internet Service Providers

Admission Process

Our dedicated Admissions Team will guide you every step of the way by answering all of your questions, helping you choose a program of study and starting your EUC experience with a virtual or actual campus tour.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Our Scholarship and Financial Aid program aims to provide prospective and enrolled students with information and resources to financially support your educational goals. This takes the form of academic scholarships, athletics scholarships and family
eed-based financial aid.

Student Housing

Our student accommodation units are located only minutes from campus and are designed to offer students high quality living spaces in elegant studios and one-bedroom flats supported by great social spaces, in-house gym, laundry rooms and 24–hour security service.

Program Structure

• Degree Requirements: 90 ECTS
  • Compulsory courses: 60 ECTS
  • Master Thesis: 30 ECTS

Compulsory Courses

• CYS600: Introduction to Cybersecurity (10 ECTS)
• CYS615: Communications and Network Security (10 ECTS)
• CYS625: Cryptography (10 ECTS)
• CYS630: Cybersecurity Policy, Governance, Law and Compliance (10 ECTS)
• CYS645: Cybersecurity Architecture and Operations (10 ECTS)
• CYS655: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing (10 ECTS)

Master Thesis

• CSE670: Master Thesis (30 ECTS)
• or
• CSE600: Research Methods
• and
• Any two (2) of the following Elective Courses:
  • CYS660: Cyber Threat Intelligence (10 ECTS)
  • CYS665: Management of Communication and Leadership in High Stress and Crisis Situations (10 ECTS)
  • CYS670: Special Cybersecurity Topics (10 ECTS)
  • CYS675: Cybersecurity Risk Analysis and Management (10 ECTS)
  • CYS680: Data Privacy in the Era of Data Mining and AI (10 ECTS)
  • CYS685: Incident Response and Forensic Analysis (10 ECTS)