Advanced Security Engineering

University of Applied Sciences: FH JOANNEUM

Study locations: Kapfenberg

Topic: Technology, Engineering

Duration of studies: 4 Semester

Type of study course: Master degree programme

Graduation: MSc

Link to courses of study: www.fh-joanneum.at/ase

Study language: English

Short description:

This degree programme primarily covers the technological aspects of IT security, both from a theoretical and from a practical angle. As experts in this area are in great demand worldwide, the degree programme has an international thrust. The language of instruction is English and most courses are taught by international specialists. You can also spend a semester abroad at one of our partner universities.

Study focus:

Secure software, secure networks, cryptography, firewall technologies, identification of and protection against malware, multimedia transmissions, wireless networks

Organisation form: Part-time

Number of study places per year: 15

Work placement: Project assignments in second and third semesters

Admission requirements:

Relevant bachelor degree or equivalent qualification

Mode of application: Written application including CV in English, proof of graduation, proof of citizenship and completed Application Form

Application deadline: Spring: 30 March 2012; Summer: 4 June 2012

Dates for admission procedure: Spring: assessment procedure from 23 April 2012; Summer: assessment procedure from 2 July 2012

Admission procedure: Application and admission interview

Begin of studies: Autumn 2012

Info days: OPEN HOUSE Kapfenberg: 16 March 2012; OPEN HOUSE Graz: 24 March 2012