Hybrid Master Program Pathway
A unique upskilling opportunity to help you take control of your cybersecurity management and data sovereignty

Key information

Master’s format: Hybrid program, with both online, self learning and in person activities

Course duration: 2 years, 4 semesters, part-time

Course start date: September 29, 2025

Certification: ARACIS (Romania)-accredited masters’s degree (120 ECTS)

Language: English

Fees: €1,200 per year

Applications deadline: September 13, 2025

A combination of 
in-person and online learning

The master program offers you pathways corresponding to 8 ECSF (European Cybersecurity Skills Framework) profiles in the field of cybersecurity, essential in the digital economy of the future. With its hybrid format it balances your existing professional career with a online and in-person activities, providing the foundation to build your future career in cybersecurity.

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Hybrid learning: What does it mean for me?

Hybrid learning gives you the opportunity to interact online with international staff and be part of in-person activities in the POLITEHNICA University campus. In-person activities are carefully placed to maximize your campus experience and fit with your program, typically 3 weeks per semester.

 

Mandatory Modules:

Explore AI’s impact on cybersecurity, from threat detection to ethical considerations.

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Master incident response and resilience to safeguard business operations from cyber threats.

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Develop leadership skills to build resilient security cultures within complex organisations.

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The master class aims to provide the knowledge and skills related to modern enterprise security and infrastructure principles

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Understand cybersecurity’s legal landscape, applying governance and compliance strategies ethically.

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Acquire research skills in cybersecurity, from data analysis to ethical considerations.

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Build foundational skills in SOC operations, focusing on threat identification and mitigation.

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Learn to secure computing systems, managing data, networks, and secure programming practices.

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Elective Modules:

Automate cybersecurity tasks using Python, enhancing efficiency in threat detection and analysis.

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Develop communication strategies for managing cybersecurity incidents and protecting organisational reputation.

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Conduct audits to assess and improve cybersecurity controls and organisational defences.

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Analyse cybersecurity’s economic impact, managing supply chain risks and budgeting for security.

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Design and deliver cybersecurity training, filling knowledge gaps and enhancing awareness.

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Use competitions to create engaging, real-world cybersecurity training scenarios.

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Protect operational technology by securing industrial and cyber-physical systems against evolving threats.

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Navigate EU cybersecurity laws, ensuring compliance in data handling and cybercrime investigations.

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Learn forensic techniques to analyse and preserve digital evidence with integrity.

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This module will allow the student to understand, analyze and manage the ethical hacking process by learning the concepts, techniques and processes through videos, practical exercises and laboratories.

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This module focuses on applying machine learning and deep learning techniques to cybersecurity challenges such as anomaly and malware detection

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This module aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to analyze and manage the malware analysis process by learning the methods, techniques and tools used.

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The module emphasizes the integration of legal frameworks, best practices, and case studies to develop resilient, safe, and secure cyber-physical systems.

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This module aims to introduce the fundamentals of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI).

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Future career opportunities

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to apply their knowledge in a diverse range of careers, such as:

  • CISO
  • Cybersecurity manager
  • Risk analyst
  • Threat intelligence expert
  • Digital forensics investigator
  • Compliance officer
  • Cybersecurity educator

An innovative, industry-leading consortium

The Digital4Security Consortium is a dynamic pan-European partnership of innovators in the field of cybersecurity. It unites higher education institutions, industry partners, training providers and cybersecurity clusters, working together to deliver a transformative cybersecurity management programme. Collectively we are nurturing elite cybersecurity talent, ready to advance Europe’s digital resilience and security on a global stage.

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Hybrid Course Pathway
Application deadline:
13/09/2025
Course starts:
29/09/2025
Course duration:
2 years, 4 semesters, part-time
Course delivery:
Hybrid program
Certification:
ARACIS (Romania)-accredited masters's degree (120 ECTS)
Language:
English
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