Overview
In the academic Master's studies of Cybersecurity Engineering from Riga Technical University, the student acquires the necessary knowledge, skills and competence for comprehensive and effective action in the field of cybersecurity engineering in the chosen economic sector - design, implementation, improvement and management of IT security systems, understanding of professional ethics and socially responsible management, which forms the basis for further studies for a higher level of knowledge and skills acquisition.
The role of a cybersecurity specialist in organizations and companies is to manage security solutions, advise users and provide expertise in IT security issues. The implementation of these tasks requires a wide range of knowledge, including security and security management of computer networks, software, integrated systems, and critical infrastructures. RTU Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Faculty of Power and Electrical Engineering and Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications are the structural units that participate in the implementation of the study programme. Technological and academic support for the program is provided by Palo Alto Networks and Check Point Software Technologies, granting access to their virtual infrastructures, cyberfields, computer networks, training materials, guest lectures, as well as teacher and student certification training on current cybersecurity technologies and approaches.
Careers
Graduates of the study programme are prepared for work in both the state and local government, as well as in the private sector - in commercial companies, small and medium enterprises. The study programme is suitable for students who want to become a cybersecurity analyst, cybersecurity engineer, cybersecurity architect, cybersecurity consultant. Graduates are also prepared for continuing work in industrial research and development as well as in scientific research and higher education.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Reliability of Information Systems
- Information Security and Personal Data Protection
- Cybersecurity Solutions in High Performance Computing Environment
- Control Fundamentals of Critical Infrastructures
- Industrial Safety
- Network Security
- Software Security
- Cryptography and Data Security Technologies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Riga, Latvia
Disciplines
Cyber Security Software Engineering View 3 other Masters in Cyber Security in LatviaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- copy of the secondary education certificate with a transcript in the original language and an official translation to English;
- copy of the Bachelor’s degree certificate with a transcript in the original language and an official translation to English (if applying for Master’s studies);
- copy of the Master’s degree certificate with a transcript in the original language and an official translation to (if applying for Doctoral studies);
- PhD work proposal (approx. 10 pages; if applying for Doctoral studies);
- English language certificate - if you have such certificate (please see below on the Accepted ones);
- Curriculum Vitae;
- A copy of the passport;
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents5320 EUR / year≈ 5320 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals5320 EUR / year≈ 5320 EUR / year
Living costs
Riga
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Funding
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