Faculty of Legal Sciences
Master Executive

Cyber Security and Data Protection (Legal Sciences)

The Executive Master in Cyber Security and Data Protection aims to equip participants with the skills needed to become leaders in the field of cyber security and data protection. At the end of the course, participants will be able to implement effective security strategies and ensure compliance with data protection laws.In summary, The Executive Master in Cyber Security and Data Protection aims to equip participants with the skills needed to become leaders in the field of cyber security and data protection. By the end of the course, participants will be able to implement effective security strategies and ensure compliance with data protection laws.

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Job Outlets

  • Network Security Engineer: This role focuses on protecting an organization's computer networks from external and internal threats.
  • Information Security Manager: This senior role involves overseeing all information security operations and defining an organization's security strategy.
  • Security Researcher: These professionals conduct research to discover new security threats and develop methods to mitigate them.
  • IT Compliance Expert: These specialists ensure that organizations comply with all laws and regulations related to cybersecurity and data protection.
  • Information Security Trainer: Students can also become trainers, teaching others the skills needed to protect information and networks.
  • Information Security Consultant: Students can work as consultants, providing strategic and tactical advice to organizations to protect their data and IT infrastructure.
  • Security Analyst: This role involves protecting IT systems from threats and vulnerabilities by monitoring networks for suspicious activity.
  • Security Analyst: This role involves protecting IT systems from threats and vulnerabilities by monitoring networks for suspicious activity.
  • Data Protection Officer (DPO): In compliance with the GDPR, many organizations require a DPO to oversee data protection strategies and ensure compliance.
  • These are just some of the possible employment outlets. The demand for cybersecurity and data protection professionals is steadily growing, offering many career opportunities in various fields.

 

Other Information

Admission requirements, testing and final exams

Enrollment is open to applicants who hold a High School Diploma, a Bachelor's, Master's, Master's, or Old Degree. In the absence of the specified qualifications, admission may be considered on a dossier basis. This involves an evaluation of the qualifications held, professional experience and skills acquired in the work context.

The Lecturer has the freedom to deliver lectures using various tools, including theses, commentaries, specialized manuals, handouts, or through live lectures on a live streaming platform. As for the evaluation, it will be expressed on a scale of thirtieths.

The final test of the Executive Master's program requires the writing of a Thesis. This must be at least 30 pages long and must deal with one of the topics studied during the course.

 


 

Exams

IUS/01 - Privacy and Data Protection Law - 10 ECTS

ING-INF/05 - Business Intelligence and Big Data - 6 ECTS

ING-INF/05 - Cyber Security - 10 ECTS

INF/01 - IT Risk Analysis and Management - 10 ECTS

INF/01 - Digital Forensics - 6 ECTS

INF/01 - Deep Learning - 6 ECTS

ING-INF/05 - Database and Big Data Management Systems - 8 ECTS

Final Thesis - 4 ECTS


DURATION AND STRUCTURE OF THE EXECUTIVE MASTER'S PROGRAM

Duration: Four months 64 hours

Enrollment: Always open throughout the year

Credits: 60 ECTS

Mode: Online

Price: CHF/EUR 1,600.00 (including Registration, Secretarial Fees and possible in-person and/or online internship)

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