Code

PG26319

Title

Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Programme Purpose

The Masters programme is designed to meet the growing need for Cybersecurity provisions throughout the workforce. Underlying this emergence is the need to prepare specialists across a range of work roles for the complexities associated with assuring the security of system operations from a holistic view. The Master of Science in Cybersecurity programme is aimed at developing learners within the cybersecurity discipline and provides theoretical knowledge and advanced skills in technology, communication information management, and related processes that will enable assured business operations in the context of threat identification and mitigation. The cybersecurity discipline involves a broad range of technological needs including the creation, operation, analysis, and testing of secure computer systems. The programme also recognises the interdisciplinary nature of cybersecurity, and incorporates learning on law, policy, human factors, ethics, and risk management. The programme has been designed to meet the growing need for cybersecurity provisions throughout the workforce. Given society’s increasing dependence on the global cyber infrastructure, cybersecurity is now emerging as a distinct knowledge area. It has become an identifiable discipline with a breadth and depth of content that encompasses many of the subfields (e.g. software development, networking, database management) to form the modern computing ecosystem. Underlying this emergence is the need to prepare specialists across a range of work roles for the complexities associated with assuring the security of system operations from a holistic view. Business objectives now require effectively managing risk, done by constantly monitoring, assessing, and responding to cyber threats directed towards businesses and development/implementation of mitigating controls. This programme aims at developing learners within the Cybersecurity discipline and involves theoretical knowledge and advanced skills in technology, communication information management, and processes, to enable assured operations in the context of threat identification and mitigation. The current generation of cyberattacks differ from their predecessors in a variety of ways, the most prevalent difference being the wide range of technologies that they can target, from mobile phones to entire cloud networks. As a result, attacks can occur across countries, companies, and even continents. This programme aims to fill the ever-increasing skills gap in this area and delivers material that follows the most current practice. Learners initially develop advanced practical skills in essential areas such as programming, advanced databases, networks and systems administration, while also acquiring theoretical knowledge of cryptography and digital forensics. Furthering the learner’s abilities in cybersecurity the programme offers applied skills in contemporary topics such as software development, communications and networking security, and organisational and societal cybersecurity. The programme also incorporates professional development within the learning of each module in order to support learners in enhancing their employability options. This will enable the learner to integrate seamlessly into an organisation by addressing skills such as awareness of social media, leadership, self-management, teamwork, research skills, and advanced academic writing and critical abilities that are essential for a Level 9 graduate. The Master of Science programme also comprises an Applied Research Methods module, which focuses on research and development skills. This module will inform the learner’s choice of an Applied Research Project for those who complete the Masters programme.

Duration Description

NFQ Level(s)

9

EQF Level(s)

7

Location

Dublin City

Delivery Modes

PEL Applies

Yes

PEL Arrangements

Insurance Product

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Details

Validation Documents

Certificate of Validation, Panel Report