MBA in Advanced Cybersecurity Technologies & Governance
── Business & Governance focus
── Programme Overview
This programme develops the next generation of cybersecurity leaders at the intersection of strategic management, digital governance, and advanced technology. It equips graduates with the business acumen and technical fluency to manage cyber risk, drive digital trust, and lead organisational resilience at the executive level. Aligned with EU standards and the European Cybersecurity Skills Framework (ECSF), it prepares professionals to take on senior leadership roles in both public institutions and private organisations worldwide.
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── Programme Facts
Lead institution
Ecole Des Ponts Business School
Total credits
90 ECTS
Duration
3 semesters
Language
English
Delivery
100% Distance learning
Application Cost
€100 one-time
Tuition Fee - FREE
Tuition-free access for applicants who are citizens of EU Member States and Digital Europe Programme (DEP) countries, subject to admission and eligibility confirmation.
Administration fee
€2,400 one-time
An admission fee is required to accept your unconditional offer and secure your place
── Curriculum Structure
Semester 1 — Core Foundations
30 ECTS · Attend 2 Obligatory + Select 2 Optional
ECTS 7,5
Strategic Leadership in Cyber Risk and Digital Trust Cyber risk strategy, governance frameworks, decision-making & building digital trust. Learn more
ECTS 7,5
Leading Sustainable Innovation in the AI-Cybersecurity Nexus Innovation management, AI-driven cybersecurity solutions & sustainable digital transformation. Learn more
ECTS 7,5
IoT Security Security of embedded systems, IoT protocols, threat modelling & industrial IoT. Learn more
ECTS 7,5
Network Security Network architectures, protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection & secure design. Learn more
ECTS 7,5
Privacy & Data Protection Legal, technical & organisational privacy frameworks. GDPR compliance & DPIAs. Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
Cybersecurity Governance
CISO role, ISMS, Risk Management, regulatory landscape & cybersecurity standards.
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Semester 2 — Advanced & Electives
30 ECTS · Attend 1 Obligatory + Select 3 Optional
ECTS 7,5
Information Security Management Security policies, risk assessment, compliance standards & organizational security management. Learn more
ECTS 7,5
Cybersecurity Cybersecurity in the Political Domain: Internal and External Dimensions Learn more
ECTS 7,5
Digital Wellbeing in Cyber Space Human factors, online safety, psychological cyber risks & digital hygiene. Learn more
ECTS 7,5
Cybersecurity Attack, Defence, and Operational Practice Learn more
ECTS 7,5
Secure Autonomous Systems Security challenges and design principles of autonomous systems. Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
Offensive Security Ethical hacking, penetration testing, OSINT, CTF labs & exploit techniques. Learn more
ECTS 7,5
Cybersecurity Cybersecurity in Industrial Scenarios Learn more
ECTS 7,5
Forensics
Evidence collection, chain of custody, disk & memory forensic analysis.
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Semester 3 - Final Project
30 ECTS · Obligatory
── Career Options
- CISO / Information Security Manager
- Security Architect / Network Security Engineer
- Data Protection Officer (DPO)
- Cybersecurity Analyst or Consultant
- Digital Forensics & Incident Response Specialist
- EU/Public sector cybersecurity policy officer
── Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution. Degrees from all academic disciplines are accepted.
- At least three years of relevant full-time professional experience after graduation by the time the programme begins.
- Sufficient English proficiency for master’s-level study.
- At least one professional reference from someone able to comment on the applicant’s performance, leadership potential and suitability for the MBA.