FH-Prof. Dipl.-Inform. Dipl.-Wirt.Inform. Matthias Peter Hudler
Head of Degree Program IT-Security; Head of Competence Center for IT-Security
+43 1 606 68 77-2461
matthias.hudler@fh-campuswien.ac.at
The intertwinement of telecommunications, mobile communications and data networks is turning IT security into an explosive topic and a key risk factor in today's businesses. Services such as e-commerce, e-government or digital media and their copyright protection severely stress data, network and transmission security. In the Master's degree program you will be specializing in aspects of technical security and the "human risk factor"
Master of Science in Engineering (MSc)
Tuition fee per semester
€ 363,361
+ ÖH premium + contribution2
Application Winter semester 2024/25
02. October 2023 - 15. July 2024
25
1 Tuition fees for students from third countries € 727,- per semester
2 for additional study expenses (currently up to € 83,- depending on degree program and year)
The duration of studies can also be extended to 6-8 semesters within the framework of a partial study programme with a correspondingly reduced ECTS workload.
Data protection and system security are your top priority. You have the ability to identify potentially weak points in systems and networks. This motivates you to find suitable measures to prevent manipulation and to block unauthorized access. New technologies arouse your interest - yet always with guaranteed security standards in mind. Your are familiar with encryption methods and you would like, in your Master's degree program, to delve deeper into cryptography as a field for research and application.
This way, fun and experience are guaranteed!
Modern laboratory equipment and high-tech research facilities enable practice-oriented teaching.
Obtain additional certificates while still studying and increase your market value.
Do you still have questions about the study?
Make an appointment with Manuel Koschuch manuel.koschuch@fh-campuswien.ac.at for a a personal consultation via Zoom.
To apply you will require the following documents:
Please note:
It is not possible to save incomplete online applications. You must complete your application in one session. Your application will be valid as soon as you upload all of the required documents and certificates. In the event that some documents (e.g. references) are not available at the time you apply, you may submit these later via e-mail, mail or in person by no later than the start of the admission process.
The admission procedure checks the applicants' professional suitability for the Master's programme. It consists of a written test lasting approximately one hour and a subsequent interview with the admissions committee. You will receive the date for the admission procedure from the secretary's office. The admission interview usually takes place at the FH Campus Vienna.
IT security is a highly agile field. Attacks on servers and networks are getting increasingly sophisticated. Our state-of-the-art network laboratory where you may refine your strategies for preventing unauthorized access and develop measures and scenarios for protection is at your disposal. You will have the opportunity of participating in research and development (R&D) projects, engaging in active exchange between science and practice at the university. The degree program also includes an own "IT security competence team", working in close cooperation with companies. The research focuses on the transmission of data, safe from manipulation or eavesdropping.
The number of mobile end devices will continue to increase and thereby also the demands made on data security for these tiny devices with their weak computing power. Sensor nodes which, albeit very versatile, are also small and have limited computing capacity and very little storage space are another example. Contrasting with these, we have the Cloud with its seemingly infinite computing and storage resources. The IT Security Master's degree program addresses both these developments in its research program.
The course experts implement, evaluate and compare a diversity of cryptographic algorithms in the affiliated Competence Center for IT Security.
The goal is to establish easily realizable secure data encryption options in practice. Findings are directly incorporated into the degree program to assuring you, the Master's student, of a decisive advantage of knowledge. The specialist know-how of our lecturers is also in high demand internationally. Experts of the IT Security Competence Center are often asked to participate as speakers at international conferences on data security and data protection. Papers published by the IT experts often receive awards such as the FH Best Paper Award, repeatedly awarded to FH Campus Wien.
The Master's degree program will impart to you the know-how enabling you to make overall system security assessments. To achieve this goal, you will combine your technical knowledge of information technology, data systems and communication networks with the focus on IT security. You will also acquire skills in personal development and business administration.
Number of teaching weeks
18 per semester
Times
5.30 p.m.-7.00 p.m. and 7.15 p.m.-8.45 p.m.
As a graduate of this program, a wide range of occupational fields and career opportunities are open to you. Find out here where your path can take you.
Graduates are active in both the core information technology and telecommunications industries as well as in sector spanning positions. Your task will be to design and implement comprehensive security solutions. You will specify, plan, integrate, test and operate voice and data networks, taking into account the necessary security standards. You will work in the following areas:
In teaching and research we work closely with renowned companies from commerce and industry, universities and research institutions. These partnerships provide you with opportunities to find a job, write your thesis, or participate in current research and development activities - also in our competence center for IT security. You can find many of our cooperations in the campus network. It is always worth taking a look and you might find a new job or an interesting event with one of our cooperation partners.
Head of Degree Program IT-Security; Head of Competence Center for IT-Security
+43 1 606 68 77-2461
matthias.hudler@fh-campuswien.ac.at
Favoritenstraße 226, B.3.25
1100 Vienna
+43 1 606 68 77-2460
+43 1 606 68 77-2469
its@fh-campuswien.ac.at
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