Study programme title in Est.

Küberturve

Study programme title in Engl.

Cybersecurity

TalTech study programme code

IVCM25

MER study programme code

258614

Study programme version code

IVCM25/25

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

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) not elsewhere classified

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 program is to enhance security capabilities in both the public and private sectors. Show more...
Graduates of the program will possess comprehensive knowledge to work as technical specialists or managers in the field of cybersecurity. The program focuses on three main aspects of cybersecurity: people, processes, and technology. Specialized courses in digital forensics and cryptography provide high-level skills for various cybersecurity roles, such as incident responder or cybersecurity analyst. Based on individual experience, skills, or interests, students can tailor their knowledge profile with technical, theoretical, or organizational components.

Graduates of the program are prepared for continued studies at the doctoral level.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

By completing the study program a student:
- combines the latest methods and technologies used in the field of cybersecurity to solve problems in contemporary society; Show more...

- develops solutions and applies technologies and methods based on best practices and principles of cybersecurity;
- identifies problems, analyzes, designs, and develops system security along with the relevant documentation;
- independently and creatively relates to and formulates problems and/or research questions related to the specialized field, and is able to solve them using appropriate methods within a given timeframe and under conditions of limited information, drawing on knowledge from other fields if necessary;
- demonstrates the ability to work both individually and as a team member or leader;
- generates new practices within professional, legal, and ethical frameworks;
- establishes interdisciplinary connections between different cybersecurity specializations;
- critically evaluates their actions in solving problems and/or research questions related to the field.

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 4,600, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account.

Degrees conferred

Master of Science in Engineering