Cybercrime/Cybersecurity

Faculty Applied Computer Sciences and Biosciences
Course of studies Cybercrime/Cybersecurity
Degree Master
Academic degree Master of Science
Start Winter semester
Regular study period 4 Semesters
Category computer science
Type of study full-time studies
Course language german
Admission restriction No
Tuition No
Credits 120
Accredited Yes  /  Information on accreditation
Application portal Online application

Objective

Security for our digital world.

Fraud, forgery, sabotage, espionage: if you look at the federal situation report on cybercrime, you see a picture of the criminal offenses of the analog world. The number of cases and the amount of damage caused to state institutions by cyber criminals acting independently are exploding. Awareness of IT security has been heightened. But there is a lack of experts.

To solve crimes on the Internet or prevent them before they happen, companies and authorities such as the police, LKA and BKA need personnel who understand the tools of cybercrime. Many computer scientists do not learn this knowledge on their own until after their studies. The master's program Cybercrime/Cybersecurity in Mittweida makes this unnecessary: Identifying IT vulnerabilities, securing public and private sector infrastructure against attacks and using means of digital forensics to solve crimes are the contents of Cybercrime/Cybersecurity.

Career prospects

Specialist:s in demand in business, police and criminal investigation departments.

The career prospects for those who want to solve or prevent cybercrime are extremely exciting. In the face of aggressive actions by state actors and individual cyber criminals, the state and the economy are expanding their efforts to fend off or at least solve their attacks.

Specialists are being sought by companies and authorities at high pressure, while intensive research is being carried out at a wide range of scientific institutions to find ways of averting danger and solving crime - including Mittweida University of Applied Sciences. Graduates of the study program Cybercrime/Cybersecurity work among other things on

  • the identification of criminals for the police,
  • defense against hybrid attacks on critical infrastructures for BKA, LKA and Bundeswehr,
  • the prevention of attacks on companies,
  • the research of effective defense and intelligence mechanisms against cybercrime.

Compared to other young professionals, the master's graduates of the Mittweida University of Applied Sciences are able to work completely independently or to lead entire teams at an earlier stage. In addition, the best Mittweida graduates have the opportunity to pursue a doctorate at the HSMW.

Structure

Preventing crime or solving crime? One degree, two options.

The Cybercrime/Cybersecurity program combines digital forensics and IT security in a master's program that is unique in Germany and is open to all bachelor's and master's graduates who would like to further their education in the fields of cyber security and crime. In particular, it is aimed at graduates in the fields of computer science, electrical engineering and mathematics. Prior knowledge of programming is therefore helpful, but not necessary for successful study.

At the beginning of the program, students choose six qualification lines and thereby determine their field(s) of study and the contents of the first three semesters. In the fourth semester, the master's thesis is written.

  • Qualification line Network Forensics
  • Qualification line Mobile Forensics
  • Qualification line Electronic Forensics
  • Qualification line Modeling/Darkfield Research
  • Qualification line Cryptology
  • Qualification line Software Architecture
  • Qualification line Higher Concepts in Computer Science

Study line Cybercrime
Network Forensics and Mobile Forensics are particularly aimed at students with an interest in IT forensics. The focus is on uncovering evidence on electronic trace media.

Study line Cybersecurity
Software Architecture and Higher Concepts in Computer Science focus on IT security. The fields of study include designing complex information systems including databases and multimedia applications.

Modeling/darkfield research, electronic forensics, and cryptology are relevant to both fields and complement the knowledge of IT forensic scientists and cybercrime specialists. The choice of qualification lines influences the designation of the master's degree. If the Cybercrime and Cybersecurity lines of study are taken, both will be included on the transcript.

All qualification lines integrate current research findings in IT security and digital forensics. Students benefit in particular from the research strength of Mittweida University of Applied Sciences and the activities of the lecturers as experts for security and investigative authorities as well as companies.

Admission requirements

The study in the master program Cybercrime /Cybersecurity at the Mittweida University of Applied Sciences can be taken up by those who

  • a first professional university degree in a relevant field of study or
  • a degree recognized as equivalent.

Application and Admission

Interested?

Register yourself at hs-mittweida.de/bewerben. As soon as you have sent us all the forms and documents, you can enroll. With your enrollment you have your spot in the program secured. 

Information about application deadlines and required documents can be found at information for international applicants.

For international applicants, special deadlines are noted. All information to that regard can be found on the page deadlines for international students