Cybersecurity Management

Overview

The MSc in Cybersecurity Management is a 90 credit programme, consisting of 60 credits worth of taught modules and a 30-credit project.

The programme will prepare a broad range of graduates for roles as cybersecurity professionals with leadership responsibilities within industry. This programme is targeted at Business, Humanities and Arts graduates who would like to move into roles with cybersecurity responsibilities. The programme is also suitable for those from technical backgrounds who would like to develop the management skills necessary to move into a leadership role in cybersecurity.

In the event that a student completes the 60 taught credits and is unable to complete the project (30 credits), that student can opt to receive the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Cybersecurity Management.

A student who receives a PGDip in Cybersecurity Management, and who, after some time, decides that (s)he wishes to complete the MSc, has the option of revoking their PGDip, completing the 30-credit project and then presenting themselves for the MSc in Cybersecurity Management.

Course Delivery

Part-time online delivery 24 months (4 semesters). The MSc in Cybersecurity Management part-time offering is taught fully online. The modules are assessed by online continuous assessment. The programme helps to develop the management skills necessary to move into cybersecurity leadership roles. Online lectures are delivered to students 3 evenings per week. Lectures are streamed live over the Internet and recorded to facilitate easy playback for learners

Award

Master of Science in Cybersecurity (Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications).

What will I study?

Modules

Mandatory

• Security Risk & Compliance
• Security Architecture
• Security Contingency Planning
• Security Management & Law
• Emerging Cyber Trends
• Research Project

Electives

• Scripting for Cybersecurity
• Strategic Thinking
• Security Group Project
• Security Work-Based Project
• Applied Cryptography
• People Management Strategies
• Fraud and Anomaly Detection
• Communications & Cybersecurity

Credits:

90

Entry Requirements

Entry to the MSc in Cybersecurity Management will require a minimum of a Level 8 Honours Degree. Applicants who do not hold a Level 8 degree but have significant industrial experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

€8,700

• Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €500 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee. 
• Note: You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button, you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you, and you wish to accept it.