Study programme title in Est.

Küberkaitse

Study programme title in Engl.

Cybersecurity

TalTech study programme code

IVCM09

MER study programme code

100946

Study programme version code

IVCM09/24

Faculty / college

I - School of Information Technologies

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Adrian Nicholas Venables

Language of instruction

English

Study level

Master study

ECTS credits

120

Self-paid study programme

yes

Nominal study period

4 semesters

Study programme group

Informatics and Information Technology

Broad area of study

Information and Communication Technologies

Study field

Information and Communication Technologies

Curriculum group

Database and network design and administration

Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group

õppe läbiviimise õigus

Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group

tähtajatu

No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group

112

Access conditions

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent recognised qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech. Show more...

Education or working experience in IT.
Proof of English language proficiency is required from international applicants for whom English is not a native language. One of the following is accepted: TOEFL 550 or higher (computer based - 213, internet based - 79/80), IELTS 6.5, Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English - C; Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English - B.

Study programme aims and objectives

The aim of the study program is to provide a broad background in cyber security, Show more...
as well as the opportunity for in-depth study in the fields of Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, or Cryptography. Students can focus their studies in technical, theoretical or organizational aspects or in a combination of those.
A graduate of the program specializing in Cybersecurity is ready to be employed as a technical professional or a manager in the field of cybersecurity.
A graduate of the program specializing in Digital Forensics is ready to be employed as a security incident handler in a company or a digital forensic expert in a law enforcement agency.
A graduate of the program specializing in Cryptography is ready to be employed as a cybersecurity analyst.
The theoretical competence acquired is adequate for continuing studies as a Ph.D student.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

By completing the study program a student:
- has a comprehensive understanding of the terminology, Show more...
methods, and state-of-the-art in the fields of Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics or Cryptography;
- is able to apply essential concepts, principles, and practices, showing judgment in the selection and application of technologies and methods;
- defines tasks involving problem identification, analysis, design, and development of the security of system, along with appropriate documentation;
- demonstrates the ability to work as an individual and as a team member or leader;
- identifies appropriate practices within a professional, legal, and ethical framework;
- is able to use professional knowledge and skills in the context of developments in their chosen specialization and is able to support the continuous learning process.

Graduation requirements

Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate. Show more...
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account.

Degrees conferred

Master of Science in Engineering