MSc in Cybersecurity
Key Points
Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing industry internationally, for which there are a number of opportunities and challenges including $ 248 billion in cybersecurity spending worldwide to 2023. Ireland has become a major base for international technology and security companies, with the world’s top 5 global security software companies and over 6,000 people working in the cybersecurity industry. The world’s leading technology companies have a significant presence in Ireland, such as Microsoft, Intel and Google. Ireland is uniquely positioned to benefit from increased global investment, as it has the opportunity to position itself as a world-class cybersecurity investment, solutions and practice hub.
The specific objectives of the Master of Science (MSc) in Cybersecurity are:
- Allow students to develop mastery of current and developing computer technologies, especially skills related to the development and use of cybersecurity.
- Provide students with a deep and systematic knowledge of cybersecurity management in organizational contexts.
- Facilitate the development of applied skills that are directly complementary and relevant to the workplace.
- Identify and develop autonomous learning skills.
- Develop a deep and systematic understanding of current research and analysis problems.
- Identify, develop, and apply detailed analytical, creative, problem-solving, and research skills.
- Respond in an ethical and informative manner to address any invisible situations that may arise due to emerging industry needs.
- Provide a comprehensive platform for professional development, innovation, and further study.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program will have the potential to work in a wide range of industries, such as:
- Risk Officer
- Information Security Manager
- Cybersecurity Governance Specialist
- Cybersecurity support engineer
- Cybersecurity Manager
- IT Security Incident Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
Program structure
The Master in Cybersecurity is an academic program informed by the clinical and academic experience of the professors. Assessment is approached creatively with a variety of assessment strategies including essay writing, class presentation, dissertation, and graded group examination, depending on the module.
Admission requirements
- A related college degree with honors (level 8). Related subjects include computer science, technology, networking, information systems, engineering, general science, mathematics, statistics, data analysis, or related disciplines.
- Graduates of any non-cognate discipline and with a qualification in a conversion style program, such as the DBS Higher Diploma in Computer Science .
- For international candidates, the foreign equivalent is required. In addition, an officially translated degree will be required.
- IELTS 6.0, with no less than 6.0 in any component (or its internationally recognized equivalent).
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