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Master of Science
MSc Cyber Security Management
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).
Juan Duran, Lecturer on our MSc in Cyber Security Management:
“This Master’s provides a wide range of skills that are in high demand in the industry starting with data management, data governance, basic data security, and going all the way to advanced cyber security and data analytics.”
Key Facts
Entry requirements
2:2 or above from a UK Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification(s)
Entry requirementsApply
You can apply to study this course directly with The University of Law Business School today.
Course Details
MSc Cyber Security Management
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 Diploma 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.
NEW MSc Cyber Security Management 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, 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 September 2024 intake are as follows:
- International students applying outside the UK requiring a Student Route Visa: Monday 29th July 2024
- International students applying within the UK requiring a Student Route Visa: Monday 9th September 2024
- Domestic students: Friday 4th October 2024
Course Structure
Modules
- 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
September 2024
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MSc Cyber Security Management
- Full-time: Birmingham, London Moorgate and Manchester
- Part-time: Birmingham, London Moorgate and Manchester
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MSc Cyber Security Management with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Birmingham, London Moorgate and Manchester
February 2025
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MSc Cyber Security Management
- Full-time: Birmingham, London Moorgate and Manchester
- Part-time: Birmingham, London Moorgate and Manchester
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MSc Cyber Security Management with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Birmingham, London Moorgate and Manchester
June 2025
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MSc Cyber Security Management
- Full-time: Birmingham, London Moorgate and Manchester
- Part-time: Birmingham, London Moorgate and Manchester
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MSc Cyber Security Management with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Birmingham, London Moorgate and Manchester
Online
Study MSc Cyber Security Management Online starting September 2024, February 2025 or June 2025
Course requirements
The course demands show you the requirements, prior knowledge and commitments our course will involve.
Study Online
You can also study this course 100% online.
If you’re looking for the perfect combination of a flexible study programme to fit around your other commitments together with the benefit of our expertise, experience and employability focus, why not consider our online study option?
open daysUpcoming Dates
Jul 23rd
Legal Practice Course Open Day (Birmingham Campus)
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18:00 - 20:30
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Jul 23rd
SQE Courses for Law Graduates Open Day (Birmingham Campus)
Postgraduate
18:00 - 20:30
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Jul 23rd
Law Conversion Courses Open Day (Birmingham Campus)
Postgraduate
18:00 - 20:30
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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.
You will be assessed formally through a mix of individual assignments, group work and Dissertation/Project work.
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.
Students will also work on a CPD-accredited Professional Development Module throughout all 3 semesters.
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Fees and Applying
You can apply for this course directly with the University of Law.
2023/24 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2023)
Domestic students
London: £11,300
Outside London: £10,750
Non-domestic students
London: £16,700 (or £13,700 including a £3,000 International Bursary*)
Outside London: £15,850 (or £12,850 including a £3,000 International Bursary*)
2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024)
Domestic students
London: £11,850
Outside London: £11,300
International (non-domestic) students
London: £18,500 (or £15,500 including a £3,000 International Bursary*)
Outside London: £17,000 (or £14,500 including a £2,500 International Bursary*)
2 Year Programme with Professional Practice:
Domestic students
London: £13,050
Outside London: £12,450
International (non-domestic) students
London: £20,350 (or £17,350 including a £3,000 International Bursary*)
Outside London: £18,700 (or £16,200 including a £2,500 International Bursary*)
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.
We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
We offer this course with Pre-sessional English for students who need to improve their English language level to meet the language entry requirements. Take a look at our English Language Courses page for more details.
