Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand across different industries and companies look for the experts more like never before. Master in Cyber Security with upGrad offered in association with IIIT Bangalore and IU Germany aimed at helping students recognize cyber threats faced by organizations, governments, and individuals. The Master’s in Cyber Security is for the ambitious professionals who have to defeat adversaries from their theoretical and practical experience.

Master in Cyber Security is a 2-years course offered in tie-up with upGrad. During the first year, students will get online classes with IIIT Bangalore. The tuition fee for year 1 of the course is INR 3 Lakhs (inclusive of taxes) while during the second year, they will go to Germany and study on-campus in IU Germany. The tuition fee for IU Germany is 14,990 Euros that can be paid quarterly. Students need to deposit 10,332 Euros in a German bank account as proof of funds for living and food expenses.

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Master in Cyber Security Program with IIIT Bangalore 

Course  Highlights
Country India 
Course Name Executive PG Programme in Software Development Specialisation - Cyber Security
Eligibility Candidates must have a minimum of three years Bachelor's degree like B.Tech./B.E./B.Sc./BCA or any other degree with adequate mathematics and computation components with minimum of 50% marks in any stream.
Tuition Fees INR 3,00,000
Mode of Teaching Online
Duration 1 year 1 month 

Master in Cyber Security Program with International University of Applied Science 

Course  Highlights
Country Germany 
Course Name Master Degree in Cyber Security
Eligibility Candidates must have completed the Executive PG Programme in Software Development - Specialisation in Cyber Security, from IIIT Bangalore with 2.4 or above CGPA
Tuition Fees ~ EUR 14,990
Cost of living  ~ EUR 10,332
Mode of Teaching On-campus
Duration 1 year 

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Highlights about Master in Cyber Security 

Program highlights:

  • Students pursuing this program get more than 400 hours of recorded content and get a chance to work on more than 7 case studies and projects.
  • More than 10 live sessions of expert faculty of IIIT Bangalore are arranged for the students.
  • Elective Options to choose from while studying at IU Germany include Cyber Criminality, Data Science and Big Data Technologies, Business Analyst, IT Law for IT Security, DevSecOps, Audit and Security Testing, etc.
  • The Master's degree in Cyber Security is an ideal degree for those looking for a career in the cyber security sector. 
  • Students as part of this program will get certification from IIIT, Bangalore and a Master degree in Cyber Security from IU, Germany
  • Some of the topics taught to the learners include Advanced Mathematics, Cyber Security and Data Protection, Corporate Governance of IT, Compliance and Law, Advanced Research Methods, Cryptology, Cyber Risk Assessment and Management, etc.
  • More than 90% of IU Graduates get decent placement opportunities within 6 months of graduation.

Why Master in Cyber Security in Germany with upGrad?

  • Pursuing a Master in Cyber Security in Germany with upGrad helps get additional managerial and leadership training needed to foray into this sector.
  • For someone looking to make the most out of their graduate program, networking is important. Doing a masters’ degree program at IU Germany let students connect with peers, alumni and faculty.
  • The entire course curriculum is designed aiming to make students industry-ready. Students will be prepared by upGrad on different topics like academic writing, critical thinking, research and report writing, etc. that later can help them get a job in Germany.

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Who are eligible for Master in Cyber Security ?

  • Candidates planning to pursue a Master in Cyber Security with upGrad must have a minimum of three years Bachelor's degree like B.Tech./B.E./B.Sc./BCA or any other degree with mathematics as a main subject. 
  • The minimum passing percentage required in graduation is 50% marks in any stream.

Career Opportunities after completing Master in Cyber Security 

Due to the severe shortage of trained cybersecurity experts, they are among the most highly compensated in the technology sector. Some of the hottest job options for cyber security graduates include Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Auditor, Cybersecurity Specialist, cyber security Consultant, etc. 

About upGrad

upGrad is one of the most sought online higher education companies offering many online degree courses to learners. The company provides many industry-relevant programs that can be done based on the minimum eligibility criteria achieved by students. With upGrad, eligible students can pursue a degree course and become a specialist by getting connected to the world’s best universities’ professors. Some of the world’s top universities and colleges associated with upGrad include IIT Delhi, Duke Corporation Education, IIT Madras, Liverpool John Moores University, Deakin University, etc.

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About Partner Universities 

About IU Germany

Established in 1998, the IU International University of Applied Sciences invites national and international applications for different courses. The university has tie-up with more than 3000 recruiting companies offering decent placement opportunities to all IU Germany’s graduates. 

About IIIT Bangalore

IIIT Bangalore is an independent institution and a deemed university offering different engineering courses to eligible students. So far, the institute has incubated more than 20 startups and published more than 1000 publications. Facilities like wonderful faculty, latest course curriculum, state-of-art infrastructure, etc. help graduates become industry-ready. The graduates of IIIT Bangalore get placed in leading IT companies.

FAQs:

Ques. How can I apply for the program?

Ans. The entire admissions process is online. For further details, candidates can refer to upGrad’s website.

Ques. Will I be supported for IELTS/PTE/TOEFL or other English language exams during the 1st year of my Bachelor's Degree?

Ans. For upGrad learners, there is no requirement to produce the IELTS score to study in Germany 

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Ques. What are the job opportunities in Germany?

Ans. German universities are considered to be the best in Western Europe for pursuing MS in Computer Science with Cyber Security specialization. For posts like Data Security Manager and Information Security Administrator, graduates can earn decent starting packages close to Euro 14600, Euro 12600 respectively each month.

Ques. What is the minimum educational qualification needed to do this program?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree (3 years or 4 years) with a minimum of 50% marks in any stream.

Ques. Will I get any certification at the end of the program?

Ans. Post successful completion of the program, graduates will get a certification from IIIT Bangalore and a Master’s degree in International Management from IU, Germany.