Master of Science in Software Design with Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity refers to the body of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access.

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Master of Science in Software Design with Cybersecurity 

 

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The Master of Science in Software Design in Cybersecurity is a high level programme with 90 ECTS.  It includes all content in the Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma, but builds on the skills and knowledge gained further through a work placement.  This programme has 12 contact hours per week and at least 12 hours of self-directed learning are necessary per week.

This programme will provide students with both theoretical and practical skills to understand and respond to computer security threats in the modern enterprise. It will arm them with a broad range of competencies to successfully engage in many different security career roles in the enterprise.

Students will be given a comprehensive insight of the role and practice of security in the enterprise that will enable them to holistically understand the security context and to relate the security processes and lifecycle to the business activities of the organisation and to hence identify and prioritize security activities.

 

Aim of Programme

These programmes will provide students with both theoretical and practical skills to understand and respond to computer security threats in the modern enterprise. It will arm them with a broad range of competencies to successfully engage in many different security career roles in the enterprise. Students will be given a comprehensive insight of the role and practice of security in the enterprise that will enable them to holistically understand the security context and to relate the security processes and lifecycle to the business activities of the organisation and to hence identify and prioritize security activities.

Classroom

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Programme Content

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Programme Content

  •  Network Security

  • Computer Security

  • Security in the Enterprise

  • Applied Cryptography

  • Object Oriented Programming 1 & 2

  • Agile Design and Testing

  • Continuous Build and Delivery

  • Work Placement or Dissertation

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Minimum Entry Requirements

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Minimum Entry Requirements

Honours (Grade 2.2) degree in an appropriate engineering, computing or cognate discipline, or an equivalent qualification.

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Induction

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Induction

Induction for the 2022/2023 academic year takes place (online via Zoom) on Saturday 10th September from 930am to 1pm. In advance, you will be required to review Pre Induction reading material, available to you on www.aitflexiblelearning.ie.

During Induction, you will be given the opportunity to:

  • Meet your programme lecturers, programme co-ordinator and students
  • Overview of the programme handbook, programme’s modules, assessments and delivery timetable
  • Introduction to TUS operating systems including MS Office, Zoom, Moodle etc
  • Outline of the learning supports available to you during the programme

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Details

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Duration

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1 Year Full-Time

Delivery

Two evenings per week online 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Plus 3 selected Saturdays – face to face classes in TUS

Saturdays

1 Saturday per Month

Commencing             

Online – Week commencing 12th September

Programme Fee

This is a Springboard+ Funded Programme.

This programme will be fully funded for eligible unemployed applicants.

Eligible employed applicants will be 90% funded.  They will have to pay 10% directly to TUS

For full details of eligibility criteria and to apply go to www.springboardcourses.ie

Enquiries

Dr Enda Fallon – [email protected]

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