Studium: Master, Part-time
Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking

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This Master’s degree programme responds to modern IT concerns: the security of sensitive data, networks and systems is more important than ever before. Cyber-attacks on companies and private individuals have become the norm. Highly qualified specialists in the development and implementation of secure software are in great demand. You will discover new approaches to enhancing IT security for digital solutions.

Academic Degree

Master of Science in Engineering (MSc)

Mode of Study

Part-time / 4 Semesters / 120 ECTS

Language of instruction

German and English

Head of Degree Programme

MMMMag. DDr. Wolfgang Granigg

Campus

Kapfenberg

Department

Applied Computer Sciences

Institute

Software Design and Security

Current application period (for winter semester) until:

24.03.2026

Dates

Tuition fee

€ 363,36 per semester

Admissions

Before you start your degree programme you have to apply and go through the admissions procedure. Here you can read up on this and find the most important dates and deadlines.

My Studies

Here you can find everything you need to know about the course: course content, student and research projects, the semester and internship abroad, and the teaching staff.

After Graduation

Many different occupational fields and career opportunities are open to you as a graduate of our degree programme. Find out here what you can do.

IT security solutions

Combining work and studies

Projects

Did you know, …

… that the part-time master degree programme is designed to fit in with career and family commitments?

The programme is taught on Thursdays from 6 pm, Fridays from 2 pm and Saturdays from 8.30 am. These teaching times are divided between campus-based and online units. You’ll spend two weekends per month at the university, with the remaining time spent studying via blended-learning in synchronous modules. In addition, you’ll be required to attend FH JOANNEUM for one week per semester.

Did you know, …

… that our ICT and security experts are highly sought-after in the professional world?

They work in businesses which offer ICT services, for providers and firms which primarily deploy ICT as a tool for legal databases and e-government, investigation and prosecution of ICT crime, or in research and development – in short, wherever sensitive data is processed.

Did you know, …

… that you can spend a semester abroad?

International exchange is an important element of the programme. From the second semester you can complete a minimum of one semester at a partner university abroad.

News

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Events

All events Events

Mar 06

Open House 2026: FH JOANNEUM Kapfenberg

FH JOANNEUM Kapfenberg, 2026, 09:00 – 16:00

Teilnehmende Personen an der Messe Partner und Career Day

Mar 10

Partner and Career Day 2026

FH JOANNEUM Graz, 2026, 08:30-14:00

Mar 21

Open House 2026: FH JOANNEUM Graz

FH JOANNEUM Graz, 2026, 09:00 – 14:00

Projects

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Accelerator

Innovative SMEs in all regions participating in Accelerator programmes have problems accessing funding, especially equity capital – particularly in the early stages of business. The project starts by first analysing existing Accelerator programmes in the partner regions and then elaborating joint pilot programmes for the Danube region.

SMART_watch

Smart specialisation means that policies for a specific region focus on that area’s strengths and comparative advantages. SMART-watch seeks to ensure that smart specialisation is part of central Europe’s regional innovation strategies (RIS). The project is funded by the Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Programme.

Studium: Master, Part-time
Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking