Graduate Catalog

MSc in Cyber Security

About the Program

The Master of Science in Cyber Security (MSc CSEC) program targets students with diverse backgrounds, including graduates of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, or other pertinent specializations. The program is designed to develop the student’s ability to think critically and make informed decisions when it comes to infrastructure attacks on company’s hardware and software. Students will be trained in how to assess the level of risk within an enterprise and to improve its security.

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the MSc in Cyber Security program are to produce graduates who:

  1. Advance professionally and be recognized as leaders in their field.
  2. Apply their technical expertise to address the needs of society in critical, creative, ethical, and innovative manner.
  3. Further develop their knowledge and skills through graduate education and professional schools.

Learning Outcomes

MSc in Cyber Security graduates will be able to:

  1. Identify, formulate, and solve advanced Cyber Security problems through the application of modern tools and techniques and advanced knowledge of mathematics and science.
  2. Acquire, review and integrate knowledge of contemporary issues in the field of Cyber Security, developing autonomous judgements.
  3. Design and conduct experiments, taking responsibility of interpreting results and making decisions based on them.
  4. Conduct research projects, document the research methodology and defend the project outcome.
  5. Manage individual activities and lead team work in Cyber Security professional context.
  6. Consistently and sensibly manage ethical issues emerging in professional activities.