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Master of Science

MSc Cyber Security Management Online

Stand out from the crowd in one of the fastest growing and most in-demand global sectors with a business Master’s in Cyber Security Management.

Designed for those who are interested in the strategic and managerial side of cyber security, you will develop a deep understanding of the core aspects of cyber security in our current, rapidly-evolving, technological landscape. You will gain essential knowledge of how cyber security is implemented, managed, and governed by organisations and build your professional skills. Upon completion of this course, you will have the knowledge and the skills to take your career to a senior level and maximise your future earnings.

This business Master's degree is available to study on-campus or online as a full-time course (1 year) or with Professional Practice Year (2 years), or part-time (2 years).

Why Online?

Got questions about online study? Our Online Programmes Director, Navdeep Chouhan, answers some frequently asked questions about studying online with us.

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Key Facts

Entry requirements

2:2 or above from a UK Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification(s).

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Entry requirements

Duration options

This course is available Full-Time (1 year) and Part-Time (2 years).

Next start date

February 2025

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You can apply to study this course directly with The University of Law Business School today.

 

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Decide how to put your skills into practice and gain valuable business experience to increase your employability, with our Professional Practice Year.

Course Details

MSc Cyber Security Management Online

Our Master’s in Cyber Security Management has a practical approach, focusing on how theoretical concepts are applied in real-world industry situations. You will develop your strategic thinking, how to manage resources, implement solutions, and effectively communicate these to senior decision-makers to support the strategic growth of a business and safe-guard it from cyber attack.

We are focused on your future employability, and you will learn key cyber security strategies and concepts alongside the professional skills required to become a strong and effective manager in a data-rich environment.

This course is accredited by The Chartered Management Institute so upon successful completion of the course, you will have the option to apply for a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership as well as your degree.

Your learning experience is important to us, and that’s why this course is taught by experienced business professionals in workshop-style classes to ensure you can benefit from greater interaction with your lecturer.

Enjoy Flexibility – studying at our online campus gives you the opportunity to work at your own pace and around your other commitments, within given deadlines, and at your preferred time of day, with the benefit of our expertise, experience and employability focus.

Our programmes will save you the time and money on commuting to and from campus and allow you to study anywhere, across devices, however you can be reassured that the course won’t be compromised on quality or be less demanding than our on campus courses.

NEW MSc Cyber Security Management Online with Professional Practice

This course is offered as a 2-year full-time business master’s programme. Sharing the first year of study with the 1-year MSc Cyber Security Management Online, the 2-year programme benefits from a second year of Professional Practice that is specifically aimed at fostering the employment opportunities of students.

Offering greater flexibility than a traditional Placement Year, our Professional Practice Year allows you to decide how to put your skills into practice. Choose between an academic dissertation, business plan, business or consultancy project, or a paid placement in industry, depending on the option that is best suited to your future career path. Apply now.

Why study a Business Master’s degree with us?

  • A professional Careers and Employability Service: from day one to beyond graduation, we'll help you become more employable with support from our expert employability service and careers advisers.
  • Professional Development: you'll have the opportunity to benefit from our 1:1 professional coaching each semester and be encouraged to submit a personal development plan (PDP) tailored to your career goals and unique skills. Your professional development is built-in to all of our course modules to ensure you continuously increase your work-place skills as you study, and we offer a whole range of professional development support.
  • Quality of teaching: you'll work on real-life case studies, taught by business specialists with industry expertise in cyber security.
  • Help to support your tuition fees: we have business scholarships and bursaries and can guide you on postgraduate fees and funding.
  • Amount of support: our range of student advisors and academic coaches, support apps and student support services help our domestic and international students.
  • Flexible course format: study full-time, part-time, on-campus or 100% online with a learning model that encourages independent and deep learning, shared modules for greater networking and clear time demands.

Should you be unable to complete the full programme, you may still be awarded a Diploma or Certificate depending on terms completed.

Upcoming Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for our February 2025 intake are as follows:

  • International students requiring a Student Route Visa from inside the UK: Monday 13th January 2025
  • Domestic and Online students: Friday 7th February 2025

The application deadlines for our June 2025 intake are as follows:

  • International students requiring a Student Route Visa from outside the UK: Monday 7th April 2025
  • International students requiring a Student Route Visa from inside the UK: Monday 19th May 2025
  • Domestic and Online students: Friday 13th June 2025


Course Structure

  • Global Business Strategy (15 credits)
  • Data Security (15 credits)
  • Data Design Management (15 credits)
  • Innovation Management in a Digital Age (15 credits)
  • Cyber Security for Business (15 credits)
  • Cyber Security Management & Compliance (15 credits)
  • Success Through Business Ethics (15 credits)
  • Responsibility of Directors (15 credits)
  • Network & Cloud Management (15 credits)
  • Leadership Mindset (15 credits)
  • Business Simulation Project (15 credits)
  • Contemporary Issues in Business (15 credits)

Course Start Dates

  • MSc Cyber Security Management
    • Full-time: Online
    • Part-time: Online
  • MSc Cyber Security Management with Professional Practice
    • Full-time: Online
  • MSc Cyber Security Management
    • Full-time: Online
    • Part-time: Online
  • MSc Cyber Security Management with Professional Practice
    • Full-time: Online
  • MSc Cyber Security Management
    • Full-time: Online
    • Part-time: Online
  • MSc Cyber Security Management with Professional Practice
    • Full-time: Online
  • MSc Cyber Security Management
    • Full-time: Online
    • Part-time: Online
  • MSc Cyber Security Management with Professional Practice
    • Full-time: Online
  • MSc Cyber Security Management
    • Full-time: Online
    • Part-time: Online
  • MSc Cyber Security Management with Professional Practice
    • Full-time: Online

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Course requirements

The course demands show you the requirements, prior knowledge and commitments our course will involve.

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Study On Campus

You can also study this course at one of our Business School campuses across the UK. If you’re looking for a more traditional university experience, why not consider studying on campus?

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Course Information

 

To get a full picture of how studying this course works during the year, take a look at our course date breakdown.

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You will be assessed formally through a mix of individual assignments, group work and Dissertation/Project work.

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Students will study for one year full-time or two years part-time, divided into three semesters of 13 weeks. Typically, full-time students will study 4 modules per semester and part-time students will study 2 modules per semester.

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Employability We Set You Up For Success

We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.

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Fees and Applying

 

You can apply for this course directly with the University.

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2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024)

Online: £11,300 (or £10,550 for those eligible for our £750 International Bursary*)

2 Year Programme with Professional Practice
Online: £12,450 (or £11,700 for those eligible for our £750 International Bursary*)

2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025)

Online: £11,750 (or £11,000 for those eligible for our £750 International Bursary*)

2 Year Programme with Professional Practice
Online: £12,950 (or £12,200 for those eligible for our £750 International Bursary*)

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By studying a Master's degree you could be eligible for a Postgraduate Loan.

If you’re a ULaw alumnus, you may be eligible to receive our £1000 Academic Master's Alumni Discount.

We also have a range of scholarships and bursaries available to help you invest in your future.

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We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.

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