Program Overview

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Master's Specialisation in Cyber Security and AI

The Master's specialisation in Cyber Security and AI is a unique programme that combines the latest approaches in both domains to provide solutions to real-world problems. This specialisation is the first of its kind in the Netherlands and offers a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between cyber security and AI.

Why this Programme?

• The programme provides both technical and sociotechnical aspects of cyber security and AI.
• It offers a joint degree with four European top universities in the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's in AI.
• The programme considers both AI for security and security of AI.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to this programme, students must meet the admission requirements, which can be found on the university's website.

Study Programme

The Master's specialisation in Cyber Security and AI is a two-year programme that consists of various aspects of cyber security and AI. The programme allows students to design their own programme and focus on themes like cryptography, network security, privacy, software security, and AI. Students will learn about both technical and sociotechnical topics, and a graduate of this programme will be able to cover a wide selection of challenges arising in the modern world.

Career Prospects

This programme will train a new generation of cyber security experts that will be easily differentiated in the job market with their strong knowledge of AI and challenges arising when using AI. Graduates from this programme will be able to fill in the same job market as those finishing the Cyber Security Master's specialisation, but will have a unique advantage as they will be a natural fit for those employers that require specific AI background and knowledge of challenges in cyber security and AI.

Tuition Fees

If you are going to follow this Master's programme, you will pay an annual tuition fee. There are different tuition rates, and the amount depends on your personal situation.

Related Programmes

• Cyber Security: This specialisation focuses on assessing the security of existing ICT systems and developing more secure future solutions.

Programme Details

• Main language: English (100%)
• Study duration: 2 years (120 EC)
• Start: September
• Contact hours: 15-20
• Number of students: 20
• Programme format: Full-time
• Degree: Master of Science, specialisation of Computing Science
• Faculty: Faculty of Science
• CROHO code: 60364
• Accreditation: NVAO

What Will You Learn

In the Master's specialisation in Cyber Security and AI, you will learn various aspects of cyber security and AI. The unique aspect of the specialisation is the consideration of interplay between cyber security and AI - both AI for security and security of AI. You will have the chance to learn about both technical and sociotechnical topics, and a graduate of this programme will be able to cover a wide selection of challenges arising in the modern world.

Future Career Opportunities

Graduates from this programme will be able to fill in the same job market as those finishing the Cyber Security Master's specialisation, but will have a unique advantage as they will be a natural fit for those employers that require specific AI background and knowledge of challenges in cyber security and AI. What is more, graduates of this programme will also be able to switch if they want to the jobs in the AI market with relative ease.

Testimonials

"Cyber security cannot exist without AI any more. Anti-malware, antivirus, anti-spam... Viruses and other threats are getting smarter and changing continuously because of AI." - Stjepan Picek, Associate Professor.

Information Platform

For more information about this programme, you can watch informational videos in our online platform.

Address

Houtlaan 4
6525 XZ Nijmegen