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.
Cybercrime/Cybersecurity combines digital forensics and IT security in a Master's degree program that is unique in Germany. Previous knowledge in the field of programming is helpful, but not necessary for a successful study.
The Cybercrime/Cybersecurity degree program teaches skills in the areas of network forensics, mobile forensics, software architecture and higher concepts of computer science. Students learn to uncover evidence on electronic evidence carriers. At the same time, they acquire the skills to develop complex IT systems including databases and multimedia applications.
There are also three elective modules to choose from each semester, two of which are taken in order to further specialize their personal knowledge. Modeling/dark field research, electronic forensics and cryptology thus complement the knowledge of IT forensic experts and cybercrime specialists.
All modules integrate the latest 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 lecturers as experts for security and investigative authorities and companies.
The Cybercrime/Cybersecurity degree program goes far beyond theory. Thanks to the excellent networking of forensics and IT security lecturers, students are already working on real-life cases during their time in Mittweida seminars on real and current cases and can compare their approaches with those of the experts. This form of realistic student learning creates immense advantages for job prospects.
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