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SECURITY

1. Study a Master degree in Information Technology Security (ITS) at VGU and you will

  • Prepares professionals utilise scientific methods and processing expertise to address informatical issues and complex challenges in practice and application-oriented research. The application and project emphasis of the study program is reflected in a wide choice of elective modules, with a particular focus on IT-Security research problems. 

  • Join our research team and acquire practical experience in VGU's outstanding and cutting-edge laboratories in ITS.

2. Career opportunities:

In addition to enabling graduates to engage in the research, leadership, higher professional activities and in doctoral studies, applicants will gain in-depth insight and understanding issues in the field of program, and qualify them for demanding research and development tasks as well as for leading information technology subjects. The prospective career path in the industry: 

  • Director of security

  • Security architect

  • Network security engineer

  • Security software developer

  • Security systems administrator

  • Technical director

  • Security analyst

3. Curriculum/Program Structure:

  • Award: Master of Science in IT Security

  • Double degree from  Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, Germany and Vietnamese-German University (VGU)

  • Full-time | 2 Years | 4 semesters | Includes four semesters of coursework and master thesis

  • The program fulfilled the requirements for the accreditation within system accreditation by the German Agency for Accreditation (ACQUIN) at the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Semester 1:  

  • Computer Forensics

  • Cryptography

  • IT Security Management and Compliance

  • Selected Topics in IT Security

  • Culture and Languages

Semester 2:

  • Security Protocols and Infrastructures

  • Advanced Topics in Digital Forensics

  • Biometric Systems

  • Project System Development 1

  • Economical and Social Management

Semester 3:

  • Usable Security

  • Usable Security

  • Logic

  • Project System Development 2

  • Advanced Seminar

Semester 4:

  • Master thesis

4. Admission requirements:

This programme, which aims to enhance its IT security framework as part of the Master program, is intended for applications in ICT or associated industries and for undergraduates in IT science, information technology and similar disciplines.

 

What do I need to prepare? 

  • Personal identity card/ passport

  • Bachelor’s academic transcripts and degree

  • Other certificates if have (such as English certificate)

5. Scholarships:

  • Merit scholarship: The VGU Talent Scholarship is one of the most prestigious studies at the Vietnam-German University (VGU). This scholarship is awarded to both successful candidates and current students at VGU, based on academic performance or outstanding academic results. Especially for the Intake 2022:

    • 05 students with the best result will receive the scholarships of 100% tuition fee;

    • 05 students with the next best result will receive the scholarships of 50% tuition fee; 

    • The remaining students will receive the scholarships of 25% tuition fee 

  • WUS Scholarship:  provide financial support to students with good academic records and difficult economic circumstances. Scholarship sponsored by the Hessen State Department of Economy, Energy, Transport, and Regional Development (HMWEVL)

  • VGU Friendship Association Scholarship, which is supported by the VGU Friendship Association and sponsored by the Hessen State Department of Economy, Energy, Transport and Development (HMWEVL).

  • The German Academy Exchange Agency (DAAD) scholarship, is a scholarship aimed at promoting student and scientist exchange programs in Germany.

  • Industry scholarships: Click Here to Learn more

6. Tuition fees:

  • Apply for Vietnamese students: 31,600,000 VND

  • For international students: 47,400,000 VND

Send us your inquiries:

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