Master in Cybersecurity Manager
Barcelona, Spain
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 2,600 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* scholarship program: 10% scholarship program dedicated to qualified students. Installment plan: the program tuition can be paid in 3 or 4 installments during the year
Introduction
Digital Transformation and the new disruptive technologies offer growing opportunities to companies and organizations. However, the benefits of digital transformation are only achievable in a safe environment based on adequate protection systems. In addition to traditional threats originating from cyberspace, there are new methods of attack that are increasingly persistent. During the past years, several large-scale cyberattacks have affected major companies such as Target, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Home Depot. Companies around the world are increasingly investing in ensuring a secured cyber environment for their assets and the demand for cybersecurity experts is expected to increase by 26% through 2026.
The Master in Cybersecurity Manager prepares experts in cybersecurity, able to identify the main threats to the security of IT systems and to design and implement adequate countermeasures. The objective of the master is to provide a comprehensive knowledge of IT security and the operational skills to assess risks, detect the vulnerabilities of information systems, manage and prevent threats, design and develop strategies and procedures in response to cyber-attacks.
At the end of the program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity.
- Evaluate best practices for protecting an organization's critical information and assets.
- Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of risk management strategies.
- Evaluate the technology used to support IT security objectives within public and private companies and institutions.
- Develop Cybersecurity strategies and policies.
- Understand humans' interaction with technology in online environments and detect related risk factors.
- Know how to ensure the security of the corporate IT infrastructure.
- Identify the main threats to the security of networked IT systems both at the infrastructural and operational levels.
- Design and implement adequate countermeasures.
- Define appropriate security policies.
- Understand how to use Cyber Intelligence and Cyber Counter Intelligence tools.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
2022 Digital Age Scholarship Program:
At Digital Age University we put students first, and through our scholarship program, we allow talented people from different countries to access our online master programs, regardless of their financial situation and geographical and cultural background. During the academic year 2022, the University has allocated more than 2 million euros in scholarships and grants to support qualified students and professionals to achieve their dreams and objectives and get the digital skills they need to be competitive in today's evolving job market.
All candidates (first-year, transfer, and international) are eligible to apply to the 20% Merit-Based Scholarships and to the 30% Global Scholarship dedicated to students from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. In order to apply to the scholarship program, students are required to complete the application form available on: https://digitalageuniversity.com/admissions/ and upload in the form their bachelor's degree or transcripts, the curriculum vitae, and a valid identity document. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the academic merit and professional experience of the students and their country of origin.
All students applying to the scholarship program will be notified about the result of the evaluation by the admissions office by email.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the demand for Information Security Analysts is expected to increase by 26% through 2026. The cybersecurity unemployment rate has hit zero and this confirms that anyone qualified in cybersecurity can find a job. Graduate from the executive master in cybersecurity manager can be employed in different kinds of companies and sectors with the following positions:
- Cybersecurity Manager
- Cybersecurity Expert
- Security Specialist
- Cybersecurity Legal Advisor
- Chief Information Security Officer – CISO
- Cybersecurity Engineer
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.