MSc. in Cyber Security | Western Balkans University
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MSc. in Cyber Security

MSc. in Cyber Security
CSC
Course ID
2 Year
Years
120
ECTS Credits
4
Semesters
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Program Description

Dedicated to protecting digital systems and infrastructures. Students develop competencies in security analysis, risk mitigation, and defending against cyber threats in modern IT environments.

Mission, Vision & Objectives

Mission

Vision

Objectives

Career Opportunities

●     Typical careers: 
○     Cyber Security Analyst, 
○     Security Engineer, 
○     Incident Response Specialist.

Semester I

No. Code Subject ECTS
1 CSC 101 Research Methods Mandatory 6
2 CSC 103 Mathematical Methods and Optimization Mandatory 6
3 CSC 105 Blockchain Technology and Applications Mandatory 6
4 CSC 107 IT Project Management Mandatory 6
5 CSC 109 Advanced Programming and Algorithms Mandatory 6

Semester II

No. Code Subject ECTS
1 CSC 102 Big Data Management and Processing Mandatory 6
2 CSC 104 Advanced Probability and Statistics Mandatory 6
3 CSC 106 Machine Learning Mandatory 6
4 CSC 108 Data Visualization and Analysis Mandatory 6
5 CSC 110 Professional Ethics Mandatory 6

Semester I

No. Code Subject ECTS
1 CS 201 Coding Theory and Cryptography Mandatory 6
2 CS 203 Network Management and Security Mandatory 6
3 CS 205/ CS 207 Cyber Incident Detection and Response / Advanced Attacks and Defensive Technologies Elective 6
4 CS 209/ CS 211 Cloud Security and Virtual Infrastructures / Application and Software Security Elective 6
5 CS 213/ CS 215 Cyber Intelligence and Risk Analysis / Blockchain and Security Elective 6

Semester II

No. Code Subject ECTS
1 CSC 202 Professional Practice Mandatory 12
2 CSC 220 Diploma Thesis Mandatory 18
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