Study location	Germany, Dresden
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	4 semesters (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc
Course code	DD-MA-52

Entry qualification	Undergraduate degree (Bachelor's degree or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German. ⠀ Upload your electronic copies during the application process

Language requirements

English Please find our English language requirements here: • Duolingo Certificate 110 points • TOEFL 87 ibt (direct entry) • TOEFL 79 – 86 ibt (with additional agreement) • TOEIC 785 (Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150) • IELTS (academic) 6.5 average – please see Language Centre guidelines if results differ • CAE (grade A, B, or C) • CPE (grade A, B or C) • Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A) 59 points • Linguaskill: 176 – 184 (CES) – all four skills required

Other requirements	Motivation letter, CV, Secondary School Certificate, Bachelor Certificate and full transcript (either degree in: Business/Management, Business Informatics, Informatics/Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar OR degree in another discipline + 6 months related working experience) Proof of English skills, Copy of Passport/ID

More information	srh-berlin.de/..ion-cyber-security-dresden

Overview

Become a shaper of digital change! The M.Sc. degree programme in Digital Transformation Management – Focus on Cyber Security in Business trains you to become a digital transformation manager who is familiar with all the fields and diverse challenges of digital transformation. In the 2-year Master’s programme you will deal in detail with security principles and security standards as well as security technologies, security tools and the implementation of IT security solutions.

After completing your master’s degree, you will be able to recognise and explain threats such as viruses, worms, Trojan horses and botnets and recommend countermeasures. You will also deal with security management and security analyses and be able to use them in your practical work. You will also learn about key management, authentication and access control methods and technologies, and will be able to describe and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.

Programme structure

4 SEMESTERS 120 ECTS

1. SEMESTER 30 ECTS

• Disruptive Innovations
• Corporate Management
• Process Management
• Innovation Management
• IT Security I: IT Security Principles and Standards, IT Security Management
• Leadership Skills

2. SEMESTER 30 ECTS

• Disruptive Corporations
• Corporate Development
• Organisation Management
• Change Management
• IT Security II: IT Security Tools and Technologies, IT Security Lab | Security Systems
• Coaching Skills

3. SEMESTER 30 ECTS

• Internship or Global Study Semester | Going International

4. SEMESTER 30 ECTS

• Analysing International Business (online)
• Master Thesis

Career opportunities

Choose from the following career options:

• Digital business manager (focus on cyber security in businesses/management)
• Digital transformation manager (focus on cyber security in businesses/management)
• IT security manager
• IT security engineer
• IT security administrator
• Consultant IT security
• Information security specialist