
MSc in Enterprise Cybersecurity
Online
DURATION
12 up to 18 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 6,750
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Introduction
The MSc in Enterprise Cybersecurity combines technical and managerial expertise, preparing students to meet the market's demand for versatile professionals who can both implement security solutions and lead cybersecurity initiatives. The curriculum combines technical training with real-world applications, emphasizing hands-on experiences and soft skills development. The master's also aligns with industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications, adding substantial value to the program.
- EU accredited Institution
- Tutors available on a daily basis
- Recorded & live content
- Strong exposure to real-life business application
- Progressive assessments (no final exams)
- Fast & regular-track option (12 vs 18 months)
EU Accredited Institution
OPIT is a fully accredited Higher Education Institution under the European Qualification Framework (EQF) and the MFHEA Authority (Malta Qualification Framework – MQF – License number n.005-2023). As such, OPIT's accredited programs have full legal value in Europe and are professionally recognized by employers
Admissions
Curriculum
The program is structured with 2 Terms of courses and 1 final Term for the thesis or project. The final project can be done in the form of an internship in a company or in a research lab (we will facilitate such opportunities). Every Term lasts for 13 weeks:
- Autumn term: mid-September to mid-December
- Spring term: mid-January to mid-April
- Summer term: mid-May to mid-August (for the “Fast track”)
First Term
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Governance
- Network Security and Intrusion Detection
- Legal Aspects and Compliance
- Cryptography and Secure Communications
- Data Analytics and Risk Management
Second Term
- Generative AI in Cybersecurity
- Business Resilience and Response Strategies
- Behavioral Cybersecurity [Elective]
- Cloud and IoT Security [Elective]
- Secure Software Development [Elective]
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving [Elective]
- Leadership and Communication in Cybersecurity [Elective]
- AI-Driven Forensic Analysis in Cybersecurity [Elective]
Third Term
- Capstone Project and Dissertation
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The dynamic field of cybersecurity is in high demand worldwide, with a significant need for well-qualified information security, cyber security, and IT risk professionals. The master’s program opens doors to a spectrum of high-demand roles in the cybersecurity domain, including positions such as:
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
- Cybersecurity Manager/Director
- Security Solutions Architect
- Cybersecurity Risk Analyst
- Incident Response Manager
- Cybersecurity Compliance Officer
- Cloud Security Manager
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.