MSc in Cybersecurity

Griffith College - Ireland

Take the next step in your career and become a Master of Science in Cybersecurity. This Level 9 MSc in Cybersecurity aims to equip students with the necessary skills to pursue an interesting career in this specialist area. Designed specifically to address a growing need in the industry, the MSc in Cybersecurity at Griffith College is a one-year programme which aims to enable students to develop robust and efficient network security plans, strategies and solutions. Delivered on a full and part-time basis, as a graduate of this course, you will: Obtain specialist knowledge and skills essential for a career in network security. Establish an analytical mindset necessary for independent academic and professional research. Gain a practical understanding of how to identify industrial requirements of computer network security and analyse security risks. Develop a team player attitude necessary to communicate problems, ideas and solutions to all levels of the industrial team. Build upon your knowledge of supporting topics in the area of network and information security. Fantastic job prospects with a 100% employment record from a sample of 35 graduates from our class of 2017. A study released in 2023 by the Irish branch of Experis, the Tech Recruitment specialists, found that: While there is a general challenge in filling IT positions, the shortage is particularly pronounced in the field of Cybersecurity. 79% of organisations reported difficulty in hiring IT Staff, with demand for talent far exceeding supply. 43% of the companies surveyed intend to increase their IT Staffing budget in the next 12 months. Some of the top companies hiring Cybersecurity professionals, include Dell Technologies, Fidelity Investments, Hewlett Packard, and State Street. Further information from this insightful study can be found here, Cybersecurity - July 2023 (volcanic cloud).

Faculty of Computing