Dive into a comprehensive cyber security curriculum at HDBW. From mastering encryption to understanding system architectures, you gain skills to fight digital threats in a modern.
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Tailor Your Expertise
Shape your future with dual specialization tracks in technology or organization and management. You can tailor your studies to your goals and graduate as a highly in-demand expert.
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Ahead of the Curve
Stay ahead of change with a strong focus on AI and operational technologies. You are prepared to lead in cyber security as digital innovation shapes the future worldwide.
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Qualify for the Future
Go beyond theory at HDBW and turn knowledge into impact. You graduate as a cyber security specialist, ready to protect digital infrastructures and manage complex cyber challenges.
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Expert-Led, Personalized Learning
HDBW stands out with small class sizes that ensure personal attention and active participation, supported by close interaction with professors bringing strong industry experience.
In the rapidly evolving digital world, the protection of IT systems is vital for businesses, governments, and individuals. The part-time M.Sc. Cyber Security program at HDBW is tailored to meet this critical need. Designed for working professionals, this program equips students with the skills to defend information and systems from emerging risks and crises. It offers a comprehensive approach that goes beyond traditional computer hardware and internet security, encompassing a broad spectrum of internet-connected and operational technologies across various industrial and public sectors. This part-time format ensures that students can advance their expertise while maintaining their professional commitments.
Target Groups
Curriculum
Study Mode
Career Prospects
The program is designed for ambitious students eager to specialize in cyber security, focusing on both technological and managerial aspects. It's ideal for those seeking a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application in this rapidly evolving field. This program is also suitable for those who want to pursue their jobs and study at the same time, provided their Visa status permits.
The part-time Master's in Cyber Security spans 5 semesters, offering a balanced mix of foundational knowledge and specialized modules:
First Semester: Laying the groundwork with fundamental concepts.
Second Semester: Choosing a focus in either technology or management.
Third Semester: Diving into applications and elective subjects.
Fourth Semester: Exploring safety and current topics in the field.
Fifth Semester: Culminating the journey with a Master thesis.
The part-time program in Munich is designed for those balancing education with professional commitments. Additionally, the 5-semester program focuses on campus-based lectures, which can be streamed in live sessions and mixed with selected online modules. This approach ensures that students can effectively manage their studies alongside their careers, making it ideal for those seeking to advance their qualifications without pausing their professional lives.
The demand for skilled cyber security professionals is universal, spanning small businesses to global corporations. Career options include:
Analyzing and enhancing IT infrastructures with a focus on cyber security.
Developing and operating secure systems and applications in cyberspace.
Upgrading cyber infrastructures in high-security environments.
Implementing strategies for attack prevention, detection, and response.
Roles such as Information Security Manager.
Special Program Features
HDBW's Career Center: A Gateway to Professional Success
Through HDBW’s Career Center and its partnership with JobTeaser, you gain exclusive access to internships, jobs, and industry insights that connect you to Munich and beyond.
Real-World Connections: Practice & Company Partnerships
HDBW collaborates with industry leaders like Infineon, BDO, Webasto, and Ambright to enrich your studies through hands-on projects that boost employability and professional growth.
The Munich Advantage
Studying in Munich means more than earning a degree; you experience a city of culture and innovation that creates an inspiring environment and enriches your academic journey.
Accreditations
German Council of Science
German Council of Science
The Wissenschaftsrat (WR; Council of Science and Humanities) is an advisory body to the German Federal Government and the state governments. It makes recommendations on the development of science, research, and the universities, as well as on the competitiveness of German science.
System Accreditation
System Accreditation
System accreditation is the internal quality assurance system of a state or state-recognized higher education institution in Germany. With system accreditation, a higher education institution receives the right to award the seal of the Accreditation Council for its self-assessed study programs.
Bavaria State Recognition
Bavaria State Recognition
The Bavarian State Ministry for Science and the Arts (Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst) grants state recognition to universities in Bavaria.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in "Cyber Security - Part-Τimе" are:
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Bachelor's (Undergraduate) Degrее
in one of the following:
Business Informatics/Information Systems/Computer Science
Information Management
Industrial Engineering
Electrical Engineering/Information Technology
Comparable subjects or other fields upon request to HDBW study advisory serviсе
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Pre-Master for a Bachelor's degree obtained outside thе ΕU
In case of a non-EU Bachelor's degree, a one semester preparation Pre-Master course is compulsory for academic skills and German language and culture.
However, full recognition is possible with a matching Bachelor's degree and more than 3 years of work experienсе.
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ECTS Сrеdits
210 ECTS
For a Bachelor's degree with 180 ECTS, individual agreements will be made before the start of the Master's program to obtain the missing EСΤS.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
An official confirmation from the previous university stating that the Bachelor's degree was taught in English serves as proof of sufficient English proficiency.
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Cyber Security - Part-Τimе at Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (HDBW) depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 31 July for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
Through my dual study program in Business Informatics at HDBW, where I was able to apply theoretical knowledge directly in practice, the foundation for starting my own company was already laid. During my Master’s in Cyber Security, I developed innovative security solutions that are now crucial to the business model of my company, Flyingmovies GmbH. The hands-on approach at HDBW was a key factor in this success.
The focus areas in the Cyber Security program at HDBW are well-chosen, relevant, and practical. The program enabled me to quickly enter the professional field by providing a broad foundation of knowledge. In my day-to-day work, I often encounter problems that I can solve with the skills I've gained during my Master at HDBW. The approach of teaching theoretical concepts through practical examples proved especially valuable. This way, you get to know specific areas of application during your studies, making it easy to transfer this knowledge later on.
As a forward-looking and innovative company, we offer students of the Master's programs Cyber Security and Digital Factory and Operational Excellence the opportunity to link their theoretically acquired knowledge with our practical company content. We benefit greatly from the input and fresh ideas of the HDBW students. At the same time, we see this as an investment in the long-term bond between us and the skilled workers we need and our company.
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