ENTREPRENEURIAL CYBER SECURITY (M.Eng.) AT SAARLAND UNIVERSITY
Lectures, tutorials on state-of-the-art research in Computer Science and Cybersecurity/Cryptography
Supervision & mentoring by CISPA cybersecurity experts & successful entrepreneurs
Develop your own startup project in three semesters– from state-of-the-art research to market-ready products
Computer Science: top CHE ranking, 6 internationally renowned computer science institutions
Excellent working conditions: coworking spaces, support by IT-Security Incubator, option to pitch for additional funding.
Acquire relevant knowledge in business administration, accounting, and soft skills
At the end of their studies,
students will have received a Master's Degree,
and, ideally, have founded their startup as well.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Zeller, Program Advisor
The Master's Program Entrepreneurial Cybersecurity teaches advanced techniques and state-of-the-art research in Cybersecurity and enables students to apply and put this knowledge into practice by developing a cybersecurity project, write a proof of concept, and develop a market-ready product.
Thus, it combines our strong research at Saarland Informatics Campus, top-ranked in CHE rankings, especially in the area of Cybersecurity with a market-oriented application. Students will work in close collaboration with Cyberecurity researchers at CISPA − Helmholtz Center for Information Security on campus, who will support and guide students in finding and developing their project ideas.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Students are admitted to the program twice per year. Due to the close supervision by our mentors, especially during the Cybersecurity project, they can only accept 30 students per year. They winter semester starting in October, please apply via the Online Application Portal of Saarland University until July 15. For any summer semester starting in April.
We provide excellent working conditions. You can work in groups in our coworking spaces and meeting rooms. You will present your cybersecurity project in pitches both in front of an internal and, later on, external audience, thus, enabling you to compete for additional external funding for your product. Our IT-Security Incubator offers additional guidance and support during your studies. There is an option to join the incubator program after you finished your studies. Below you will find an overview of the program structure that spans four semesters.
SEMESTER 1
Lectures in Cybersecurity, related areas of Computer Science, optional courses (30 ECTS)
Lecture Series "Perspectives of Cybersecurity" on current research topics
Find your scientific mentor and form small groups of 2-4 students.
SEMESTER 2
Lectures in Cybersecurity, related areas of Computer Science, optional courses (15 ECTS)
Cybersecurity Project: first prototype, internal sales pitch (15 ECTS)
SEMESTER 3
Lectures in Cybersecurity, related areas of Computer Science, optional courses (15 ECTS)
Cybersecurity Project: Refine your prototype, sales pitch in front of an external audience (15 ECTS)
SEMESTER 4
Master's Thesis: based on your project, typically, a description of your contribution to the proof of concept. (15 ECTS)
Cybersecurity Project: Proof of Concept, Business plan, Sales pitch in front of investors and supporters. (15 ECTS)
We provide excellent working conditions. You can work in groups in our coworking spaces and meeting rooms. You will present your cybersecurity project in pitches both in front of an internal and, later on, external audience, thus, enabling you to compete for additional external funding for your product. Our IT-Security Incubator offers additional guidance and support during your studies. There is an option to join the incubator program after you finished your studies. Below you will find an overview of the program structure that spans four semesters.
REQUIREMENTS
The Master's Program is aimed at students with a Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or a related area. Since our program is held in English, proficient knowledge of English is required (level C1). Students have to file an application dossier via the Online Application Service at Saarland University that also includes two assessment letters on the applicant. Please find detailed information on prerequisites and modalities at the Master's website of Saarland University.
Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related subject
Proficiency in English (level C1) since the program is held in English
Interest in applying Cybersecurity research and developing your own ideas to found a company.
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