Cyber Security with Project Management (Taught)

There’s a high demand for talented professionals who can confidently navigate cybersecurity’s multitude of complexities and threats. With its forward-thinking teaching and practical-orientated approach, our Cyber Security with Project Management MSc prepares you to meet the challenges of this ever-growing landscape. Study rapidly developing topics such as cyber defence and information governance; learn from leading academics in our cutting-edge facilities; and gain real-world experience through hands-on projects, where you develop your skills in project management.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• High-tech Cisco Networking Academy computer networking suite

• New specialised cybersecurity laboratory

• Modern STEM building with purpose-built laboratories, presentation rooms and group study spaces

• Industry-standard technology such as MATLAB simulation software and virtualised environments to reflect the most up-to-date practices

Career-powered links
We have long-established collaborations with top providers in the industry such as Cisco, CompTIA and EC-Council.

Your student experience
Block delivery course structure gives you year-round entry points so you can tailor your learning to fit around your life.

We offer intermediate qualifications and dedicated credit-based short courses, allowing you to expand your subject knowledge without achieving the full Master’s.

Learn from a team of highly qualified experts, who use their active involvement in research and consultancy to shape their teaching and keep you on top of the most pivotal developments in the field.

Expand your knowledge on subject-relevant field trips to sites such as Bletchley Park.

Gain specialist knowledge from interactive workshops and seminars delivered by external experts.

Prepare for the workplace through case studies, problem-based learning and hands-on sessions so you can apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world situations.

Extend your employability with integrated project management units and employment-focused self-development, fostering skills from effective communication and critical evaluation to leadership and problem solving.

The course’s MSc Cyber Security research project allows you to explore in depth your unique area of interest.

Benefit from your own personal academic tutor.

Course modules

Project management – Gain an in-depth knowledge of project management tools and techniques to define, plan and deliver successful projects in your area.

Leading and managing organisational resources – A toolkit for leadership, including high-performance work systems and change-management strategies.

Tactical and strategic cybersecurity management – Learn effective cybersecurity-management skills, using a strong information-security program.

Cyber defence – Build and evaluate a successful threat intelligence program with a focus on strategic, tactical and operational aspects.

Information governance and compliance – Study current legal and regulatory requirements, record management and auditing processes.

Research methodologies and project management – Apply project management theory and research methods in practice, working within legal and ethical boundaries.

Developing independent research – Learn what goes into a research proposal and application alongside a foundation in good research design at Master’s level.

Personal professional development – Build your professional image, identify where you are now in terms of skills and attributes, and prepare for your future career.

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