Enterprise and IT Security
Become an expert in digital security. The English-language Master’s program in Enterprise and IT Security combines technology, law, and management. We’ll show you how to identify vulnerabilities and effectively protect businesses. Put your knowledge into practice right away. Start now—because the field of security needs doers like you.
Profile
Degree
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
Study Language
English
Standard period of study
3 Semester
Starts of study
Winter semester
Application deadline
March 31 (resident outside the EU) / July 15 (resident within the EU)
Admission requirements
completed bachelor's degree in a related field,
letter of motivation,
APS (for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam)
Language requirements
TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.0
ECTS
90 Credits
Place of study
Campus Offenburg
Selection process
Yes (NC)
Everything You Need to Know
Course Content
The world of IT moves fast—and so do we. ENITS teaches practical skills on the one hand, while also fostering scientific methods and introducing you to the latest research. Over the course of three semesters, you’ll develop problem-solving skills and gain hands-on experience in IT security and organizational security.
1st Semester: Fundamentals & Analysis
You’ll sharpen your eye for technical and legal details. The curriculum includes modules such as Data Mining and Anonymity & Surveillance. Ethical issues and EU law are also covered, enabling you to assess security holistically.
2nd Semester: Management & Application
Now it’s time for implementation. You’ll learn to assess risks in global security management and identify vulnerabilities in mobile systems. In a group project, you’ll work with others to solve real-world problems.
3rd Semester: Your Thesis
In the final semester, you’ll focus entirely on your master’s thesis. This is often done in collaboration with a company or as part of our research projects.
You will acquire the following competencies:
professional knowledge in the areas of technical IT security, organizational security, and their legal aspects,
application-specific methods and process knowledge regarding the design and hardening of more secure information systems,
application-specific methods and process knowledge regarding the attackability and vulnerability of information systems,
skills for research-oriented work on issues of applied IT security, as well as
practical problem-solving skills.
Perspectives
The knowledge and skills you acquire will ensure you have excellent career prospects with a wide range of job opportunities, such as
as a manager responsible for implementing security concepts for networked information systems
in the investigation, preservation of evidence, and resolution of computer crime
in leadership roles for security as well as management positions in companies
in system and security administration for all types of online services, e-commerce operators, banks, internet service providers, state and federal agencies such as the BSI, LKAs, BKA, etc.
in the design and implementation of information systems for processing sensitive data, e.g., in the judicial sector, healthcare, and security
in roles within the rapidly growing field of IT security consulting, e.g., corporate certifications
as an IT security coordinator, network and security specialist, or as a technology solution architect for IT security
as a systems engineer or software developer in IT security, or as a systems administrator in the security field
Application & Fees
Have you made your decision? Great! Here you’ll find everything you need to know about applying and the fees associated with your program.
To start the “Enterprise and IT Security” Master’s program, you need a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc. or B.Eng.) in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Corporate and IT Security, or a comparable field with a GPA of at least 2.5. Your degree program should be worth 210 ECTS credits, and you should have completed at least 10 ECTS credits in IT security during your bachelor’s studies.
We process admission for a maximum of 25 students per year. This ensures intensive support. For the selection process, we carefully review your bachelor’s GPA and your statement of purpose.
Your Checklist: Required Documents
Have these documents ready to upload with your application:
Letter of motivation: Tell us why you want to join us and what your future plans are
Academic transcript: Your Transcript of Records
Language proficiency proof (English): You need a TOEFL (PBT 550+, CBT 213+, iBT 79+) or an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher in each section
Tuition fees for (international) students
The costs per semester are as follows:
Tuition fees for non-EU citizens: €1,500
Second degree: €650 (for EU citizens who have already completed a master’s degree in Germany)
Service fee: €150 (for EU citizens and all students exempt from tuition fees in the state of Baden-Württemberg*)
Semester fees: €134 (for all students)
*Good to know: You are exempt from the €1,500 tuition fee if you:
have earned your high school diploma at a German school
are a citizen of the EU (European Union) or EEC (European Economic Community) (or their spouse/child)
are recognized as a refugee in Germany
are coming to us as an exchange student from a partner university
were already enrolled in the program prior to the 2017/2018 winter semester
Note: This information is provided without guarantee. The current laws of the state of Baden-Württemberg are legally binding. You can find more details in the BW Study Guide.
