Cyber security is one of the cornerstones of creating a safe and inclusive digital society. The omnipresence of digital technology has made that cyber security has even become an essential ingredient in defending our democratic values.

Therefore the program focuses on the study of the design, development and evaluation of secure computer systems, which are also capable of ensuring privacy for future ICT systems. Students are provided with an understanding of the concepts and technologies for achieving confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, and privacy protection for information processed across networks.

The fresh hot topics of the field are taught including blockchain technologies, crypto currencies, practical (ethical) hacking, and quantum cryptography.

This program is recommended to applicants who already have a BSc degree in Computer Science  or Applied Mathematics and would like to expand their opportunities in the field of the above mentioned areas.

The EIT Digital Master School is a flagship education on advanced level provided by leading European universities and IT companies. It offers a two-year education in which you can choose two universities in two different European countries with a double degree at the end. This means that two leading universities’ technical competence and skills are together in this program, join forces to offer a competitive education.

Next to the strong technical background, provides Innovation and Entrepreneurship education in 25% of the program, which means that students gain knowledge about how industry works and how research results can be turned into service or product, even before they graduate. The program also includes a 4-month internship to be done at one of the EIT Digital partner companies, where students can experience world changing innovations from first hand.

As a key factor for success, EIT Digital also provides great networking opportunities with its kick-off, summer school and graduation events to those, who are interested in establishing their own business.

Title              EIT Digital Master School Program – Cyber Security

Degree         Master in Computer Science

Type             Double/Multiple degree program

Level            Master

Faculty         Faculty of Informatics

Language     English

Duration       4 semesters (2 years)

ECTS credits  120

Cyber Security is also a burgeoning field for the design and development of new products and services. Graduates will easily find jobs within companies that provide value-added products and services, such as telecom companies, game companies, e-learning, web developers, and the entertainment industry.

Through their multidisciplinary attitude graduates are valuable in open innovation settings where different aspects (market, users, social aspects, media technologies) come together.

An entrepreneurial path is also open to those who seek to start their own company to provide product or technology development, media content, business development or consultancy services.

• Cyber Security consultant
• Security Analyst
• Cyber Security Specialist
• Information Security Architect
• Computer forensics expert
• Privacy-by-design consultant
• Security Auditor

Contact: eitdigitalmaster@inf.elte.hu