Master of Science

MSc Cyber Security Management Online

Are you looking to advance your career in one of the fastest growing and most in-demand global sectors?

The Master of Science Cyber Security Management Online is designed to equip business professionals with a deep understanding of the core aspects of cyber security in our current, rapidly-evolving, technological landscape. In particular this distance-learning programme will provide the skills and understanding for career development in cyber security or data science management or any managerial role where assessment of risk and analysis of data plays a significant role. If you are looking to advance your career in these areas, this is the course for you.

Our Master in Cyber Security Management Online course aims to develop employability and research skills in cybersecurity operations, information security, penetration testing, and responsible technologies.

The MSc Cyber Security Management Online can be studied full-time over one year or part-time over a two year period providing flexibility around your commitments.

Optional Placement Year

All our Master’s courses offer an optional Placement Year, giving you the chance to practise your knowledge and skills, and enhance your employability. Find out more.

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Key Facts

Entry requirements

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

Full requirements

Duration options

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

Next start date

January 2023

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Apply Direct

You don’t need to apply through UCAS to study one of our online courses.

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Our Employment Promise

Secure a job within 9 months of successfully completing your course or your fees back.

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94% Employed in 15 months

94% of postgraduate students in employment were in Highly Skilled Occupations 15 months after graduating (2018/19 Graduate Outcomes data).

Study Flexibility

For added flexibility, this online course can be studied over 12 months or on a part-time basis over 21 months while still receiving the same quality teaching.

Course Details

MSc Cyber Security Management Online

Our online Master of Science Cyber Security Management degree has a practical approach focusing on how theoretical concepts are applied in real-world industry situations. With a strong focus on employability, students completing this course will learn key cyber security strategies and concepts alongside the skills and understanding required to become strong and effective managers in a data-rich environment.

This course emphasises the practical application of cyber security concepts to solve problems and focuses on providing insight into how cyber security is implemented, managed and governed by organisations today. Structured with a significant emphasis on meeting professional and business development needs, this programme enables professionals and graduates to develop as managers and leaders. Students graduating from this course will be well prepared to take their career to a senior level in the fields of data management and cyber security.

Placement Year
Choose to study the optional Placement Year for the opportunity to gain significant practical skills and elevate your career. Employers are looking for graduates with a business-ready mind set; this entails an understanding of business ethics and values, self-awareness, mental flexibility and openness, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Visit our Postgraduate Placement Year page for more details.

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

Professional Development and Coaching

All Master’s programmes are integrated with a Professional Development Module, specifically designed to help boost your professional leadership skills and expertise. We will work with you on a Personal Development Plan (PDP) tailored to your career goals, in addition to employment workshops and events.

You will receive individual coaching from a professional coach to help improve your skills within leadership, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, innovation, cultural communication, and growth mindset. We are the only business school in the UK to offer professional development coaching for all our postgraduate students and this is a testament to our dedication to helping you achieve your ambitions.

Course Structure

This course is available Full-Time (1 year) and Part-Time (2 years). For Full-Time study mode students will complete 60 credits each semester and for Part-Time 30 credits each semester.

Global Business Strategy (15 credits)
Innovation Management in a Digital Age (15 credits)
Success Through Business Ethics (15 credits)
Cyber Security for Business (15 credits)
Cyber Security Management & Compliance (15 credits)
Data Security (15 credits)
Data Design Management (15 credits)
Responsibility of Directors (15 credits)
Network & Cloud Management (15 credits)
Business Project (45 credits)
Professional Development (non-credit bearing)

Course Start Dates

MSc Cyber Security Management
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
MSc Cyber Security Management with Placement Year
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online

MSc Cyber Security Management
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
MSc Cyber Security Management with Placement Year
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online

MSc Cyber Security Management
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
MSc Cyber Security Management with Placement Year
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online

MSc Cyber Security Management
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
MSc Cyber Security Management with Placement Year
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online

MSc Cyber Security Management
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
MSc Cyber Security Management with Placement Year
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online

MSc Cyber Security Management
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
MSc Cyber Security Management with Placement Year
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online

Study On Campus

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

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