Master-Distance Learning
Cyber Security

120 ECTS English

Your knowledge helps protect company data and detect cyber crime. 

Distance Learning

Start your online master’s programme in Cyber Security today

Cyber crime is increasing: Your English-language 120 ECTS master’s programme teaches you how to prevent it an prepares you for an international career.  

How your studies get you ahead: 

  • You learn effective cyber risk assessment
  • You analyse the structure of cyber systems and study network forensics
  • You dive into topics such as cyber criminality or artificial intelligence, depending on your interests.


100% flexible
You decide where and when you want to study.
Versatile & Innovative
Your digital learning journey with personal support!
Top-level education
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Summary Your study programme summed up
  • Study programme & degree
    Master of Science (M.Sc.) 120 ECTS
    English
    Full-time or part-time
  • Application & starting date
    Start immediately or anytime
    Online application, no application deadlines
  • Study duration & extension
    24-48 months, depending on model
    Extension possible free of charge
  • Locations
    Study programme independent of time & place
    No mandatory attendance
    Innovative study tools available on online-campus & in the IU Learn App
    Exams online or at nearest examination centre
  • Study fees
    Starting at 329€/month, depending on model
    Regular discount campaigns
  • Recognition & Approval
    Study program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned
    120 ECTS - English
    AR-Siegel, ZFU 1116921
Free trial? Let’s go! You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.

Simply register online for your desired programme.
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Content

Online study programme Cyber Security: Your modules

Your study programme offers you well-founded knowledge of online law and security with modules such as Corporate Governance of IT, Compliance and Law or Cryptology. You learn relevant research methods such as cyber risk assessment and study network forensics. Projects such as Current Challenges of Cyber Security allow you to apply your knowledge practically. Your elective allows you to follow your interests. 

Tuition fees

Study model and prices for the Master's online study programme in Cyber Security

Depending on your personal or professional situation, full-time study is not always easy to manage. That is why we have also developed part-time programmes for all our degrees, which offer flexible and longer study periods. This way, you can study alongside your job or during your time off, whether at home or abroad. The content of the different models is identical. Depending on the study model, we will adjust your tuition fees accordingly. With the part-time variants, your weekly study workload is reduced.

Can't finish your degree in the allotted time? No problem! We will develop the right study model for everyone. If you realise that you need more time, you can easily switch to another study model with three months’ notice before the end of the month. These are our different study models:

Full-Time

Duration 24 Months

Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.

556€ /mtl Apply now

Part-Time I

Duration 36 Months

Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.

417€ /mtl Apply now

Part-Time II

Duration 48 Months

Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their course on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.

329€ /mtl Apply now
Additional charges
All our study programmes include the following services
  • Free trial phase of four weeks*

  • Access to online libraries

  • Personal assistance from lecturers

  • Online campus with innovative study tools

  • Access to Statista and LinkedIn Learning

  • Individual study and career coaching

  • Online exams around the clock

  • License for Microsoft Office and Teams

  • Flexible extension of study duration

*The fees for this period only apply if you continue your studies with us.
Admission

Entry requirements

We make it possible: You can start your desired study programme with IU if you meet the following requirements.
General admission requirements
Additional specialist knowledge
Alternative means of admission
Optional English skills
Personal counselling
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Do you need help with your decision? Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!

Careers

Your professional future as an expert in cyber security

Your Master’s degree in Cyber Security will transform you into an expert in cyber forensics, security architecture or consulting. After graduation, you will be able to work, for example, as a ...

IT Security Architect
Security Manager
Cyber Forensics Analyst
Recognition

Recognition of Achievements

Have you already completed a training course, studied at a university or gained work experience? Then you have the opportunity to get your previous achievements recognised. By doing so, you save time and tuition fees – namely €30 per recognised ECTS point.

  • Shortening your period of study: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!
  • Save on tuition fees: You’ll save €30 for every recognised ECTS point

Even before you apply for an online study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our online recognition form.

Send an email to study@iu.org to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. Make sure you send your application before the end of your 1-month trial. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies. However, we can no longer grant you a cost reduction after the end of the trial month.

Online recognition
Do you need support with your application for recognition? We have summarized all the important information for you in our guide to recognition. Do you need help with your application for recognition? Our student advisors will be happy to help. Simply arrange a personal call-back appointment.
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