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Cyber Security

Master

EXECUTIVE MASTER’S PROGRAMME CYBER SECURITY

This academic executive master’s programme is developed by Leiden University, Delft University of Technology and The Hague University of Applied Sciences. They have combined their knowledge and expertise in education for professionals in this field in the Cyber Security Academy (CSA) in The Hague. Also various private partners are involved. Leiden University is responsible for the programme. Upon successful completion of the programme participants receive the diploma Master of Science (MSc) from Leiden University.

The academic executive master’s programme Cyber Security is multidisciplinary; the programme covers technological as well as legal, administrative, economic and psychological aspects of digital security. Participants can either choose a technical or a governance specialisation.

The master’s programme is part time and lasts two years (including thesis). Lectures are held at the HSD Campus, Wilhelmina van Pruisenweg 104, The Hague.

Admission for this master’s programme only takes place after an intake. For more information please visit https://www.csacademy.nl/en/education/master-s-programmes/executive-master-s-programme-cyber-security

Year 1

Course EC Semester 1 Semester 2

Conceptualisation
Introduction to cyberspace 5
Cyber Risk Assessment 5
Cyber security risk mitigation 5

Specialisation
Legal Perspectives on Cyber Security 4
Social Science Perspectives on Cyber Security 3
Technological perspectives on cyber security 3
Cyber security Governance 5
Regulating Security in Cyberspace 5
ICT systems 5
Measures and Interventions 6

Year 2

Course EC Semester 1 Semester 2

Specialisation
Cyber Security Management in Organisations 5
Case Studies in Cyber Security 4

Elaboration
Actors and Behaviour in Cyberspace 4
Data Mining for Cyber Security 4
Industrial Control Systems & Critical Infrastructures 4
Cyber Security: Economics and Insurance 4

Research
Thesis 15