Study programme title in Est.
Küberturbe tehnoloogiad
Study programme title in Engl.
Cyber Security Engineering
TalTech study programme code
IVSB17
MER study programme code
175319
Study programme version code
IVSB17/26
Faculty / college
I - School of Information Technologies
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Valdo Praust
Language of instruction
English
Study level
Bachelor study
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
6 semesters
Study programme group
Informatics and Information Technology
Broad area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Study field
Information and Communication Technologies
Curriculum group
Software and applications development and analysis
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
Secondary education or corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
Minimum English proficiency Level B2 (CEFR). Show more... Study programme aims and objectives
The curriculum is designed to provide higher education in the broad domain of Cyber Security,
integrating Software Development and IT Systems Administration. Graduates of this curriculum will be able to independently design, operate and manage secure IT systems. Show more... Learning outcomes of the study programme
Upon completion of the curriculum students will:
- develop an understanding of the concept of the IT systems life cycle;
- master the life-cycle of systems development as follows:
-perform programming, testing, and distribution of an infosystem with focus on administration and security:
- under supervision perform IT systems security testing based on standards and best practices;
- apply the processes ensuring IT systems security and participate in the design and development of these systems;
- recognise the basics of IT administration, and administer development and testing environments;
- adhere to the ethical norms of the field. Show more... 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.
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. Show more... Degrees conferred
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
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MAIN SPECIALITY 1: Cyber Security Engineering
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MODULE: Basic skills 30.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
The module is designed to support the acquisition of transferable,
IT and cyber security based skills and competencies, and to develop an understanding of the social and ethical aspects of information technology. Show more... Learning outcomes
After completing this module the student:
- has a basic overview
of the social background of information technology and cyber security and their integration with and impact on the other spheres of the society;
- analyzes in typical cases the role and consequences of field-related activities to the society in regard to ethical and other aspects;
- has mastered professional communication skills and information and communication technologies. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ICS0006
6.0
3.0
2.0
0.0
1.0
E
SK
ICS0007
3.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
E
K
ICS0029
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
A
K
ICY0001
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
SK
MLI0003
6.0
4.0
0.0
4.0
0.0
E
K
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ICS0011
3.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
E
S
MLE0010
6.0
4.0
0.0
4.0
0.0
A
SK
TMJ0130
3.0
2.0
0.5
0.0
1.5
H
SK
YFX0120
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
E
SK
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Core studies 66.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
The aim of core studies module is to provide a comprehensive and systematic education on all aspects of IT,
which will act as a sufficient prerequisite for understanding cyber security on a basic level. Show more... Learning outcomes
After completing this module the student:
- has a systematic and comprehensive overview of the most important aspects and components of IT;
- is familiar with the most important IT areas at a level that allows him/her to understand the impact of more common cyber security attacks and implementation mechanisms of generally used safeguards;
- is able to assess different IT systems and the main/business processes they support in order to determine the most-of-spread cyber security risks at a basic level throughout the system. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ICA0002
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
A
S
ICA0009
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
SK
ICA0019
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
SK
ICS0001
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
ICS0002
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
SK
ICS0004
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
ICS0008
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
K
ICS0012
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
ICS0021
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ICS0005
6.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
E
K
ICS0014
3.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
A
S
ICS0015
3.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
A
K
ICS0017
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
A
SK
ICS0019
3.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
A
K
Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Special studies 48.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim of special studies is to provide basic knowledge and skills in the most common cyber security areas.
Learning outcomes
After completing this module the student:
- is able to analyze the most-of-spread and critical cyber security risks on the basis of existing knowledge;
- has a comprehensive overview of typical cyber security safeguards and their relationship to various IT and other concerned areas;
- is able to manage information systems with a standard architecture in a secure way;
- understands the role of the human factor in cyber security. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ICA0015
3.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
E
K
ICS0009
6.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
E
K
ICS0020
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
ICS0022
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
ICS0028
3.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
E
S
ICS0037
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ICA0018
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
K
ICA0020
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
ICS0010
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
ICS0018
3.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
A
K
ICS0024
3.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
E
S
ICS0025
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
A
K
ICS0027
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
A
S
ICS0032
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
ICS0033
3.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
A
S
ICS0035
3.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
E
K
ICS0036
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
ITI0212
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
K
Total: at least 18.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Internship 24.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
This module is designed to enable students to apply theoretical
knowledge and practical skills and competences gained in their academic studies in the authentic field-related working environment. Show more... Learning outcomes
After completing this module the student:
- selects and applies the appropriate problem solving techniques and methods and, if necessary, finds additional information;
- collects and interprets specific information, clarifies and explains the choices and decisions made;
- documents and analyzes experience that was acquired during internship;
- associates the studies at university and tasks during internship;
- works both independently and in a team, tolerates diversity in attitudes and values;
- prepares and defends the internship report. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ICY0017
24.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
A
K
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MODULE: Free Studies 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
Aims
A student can choose interesting and useful subjects from different curricula.
Learning outcomes
Has acquired learning outcomes in selected subjects.
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MODULE: Graduation Thesis 6.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
Aims
The objective of the thesis is to demonstrate the student’s
ability to apply the cyber security knowledge and skills acquired in the program by independently or collaboratively addressing a current and relevant problem through practical or research-based work that meets one of the following three conditions:
1) the problem addressed in the thesis originates from the field of cyber security;
2) the problem addressed in the thesis does not originate from the field of cyber security but the main tools used to solve it come from the field of cyber security (as well as security is a property of business processes, including information systems);
3) neither the problem addressed in the thesis nor the main tools used to solve it originate from the field of cyber security but security properties and security objectives play an important or key role in the tools used to develop the solution. Show more... Learning outcomes
The outcome of the thesis is a well-justified and well-documented solution,
development, or analysis that uses an appropriate methodology and follows academic and professional standards.
In completing the thesis, the author will:
- formulate and justify the objective of the thesis and select an appropriate approach to solve the problem;
- apply appropriate methods, tools, and/or technologies to solve the domain problem;
- solve the assigned task independently using logical reasoning and critical evaluation;
- use sufficient amount of appropriate written sources as the foundation of the thesis, and follow academic practices at referring to them;
- present and justify the results correctly in both written form and during the oral defence.
If tools of artificial intelligence (e.g. large language models) are used for producing the thesis:
- the author is solely responsible for appropriateness and correctness of the content created with the AI tools; clearly incorrect content (factual errors, non-existent references, etc.) are the grounds for rejecting the thesis (it does not matter whether the factual error was produced by the human author or AI);
- the thesis must contain a clear declaration which AI tools and for what purpose (e.g. search, analysis/summarization of articles, text polishing, etc.) were used;
- the thesis must not contain large blocks of texts generated by AI tools and unedited by the author. Show more...
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