Study location	Germany, Leipzig
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	4 semesters (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (Master of Science Computer Science - Focus on Cyber Security)
Course code	MCS_cs_120_V_LP_0_e

Tuition fee	€5,450 per semester
Application fee	€1,000 one-time

Entry qualification	Undergraduate degree (Bachelor's degree or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German. ⠀ Upload your electronic copies during the application process

Language requirements

English Please find our English language requirements here: • Duolingo Certificate 110 points • TOEFL 87 ibt (direct entry) • TOEFL 79 – 86 ibt (with additional agreement) • TOEIC 785 (Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150) • IELTS (academic) 6.5 average – please see Language Centre guidelines if results differ • CAE (grade A, B, or C) • CPE (grade A, B or C) • Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A) 59 points • Linguaskill: 176 – 184 (CES) – all four skills required

Other requirements	Motivation letter, CV, Secondary School Certificate, Bachelor’s Certificate (min. 3-year degree = 180 ECTS) and full transcript (degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a similar area of studies) Proof of English skills, Copy of Passport/ID

More information	srh-berlin.de/..ter/cyber-security-leipzig

Overview

It’s the IT topic of the 21st century! The Master’s in Cyber Security at SRH turns you into an information security specialist with profound IT knowledge who knows how to plan and implement cyber security systems and measures in companies.

Our Master’s programme helps you become a cyber security specialist who does not only possess profound IT knowledge but also knows how to design and implement security systems and measures in different business environments.

You will learn about current topics such as Blockchain, DevSecOps as well as crypto currencies and receive a comprehensive education in the area of information security. In addition to expertise in security technologies, IT security management and data analysis, you will become familiar with business processes and organisational theory as well as with the legal challenges of data protection.

Programme structure

1. SEMESTER 30 ECTS

• Advanced Data Technologies
• Tools & Methods of Data Analysis
• Software Development
• Security Technologies
• Penetration Testing
• International Commercial Law

2. SEMESTER 30 ECTS

• Cloud Solutions
• Artificial Intelligence and Open Source Intelligence
• Agile Project & Risk Management
• Information Security Management Systems
• IT Security Management & DevOps
• IT Revision and Audit

3. SEMESTER 30 ECTS

• Internship

4. SEMESTER 30 ECTS

• Scientific Work
• Cyber Security Management Project
• Master’s Thesis and Defence

Career opportunities

• Management positions within risk analysis companies, public and financial institutions as well as central banks
• IT Consultant
• Information Security Specialist
• IT Manager