Overview

The MSc in Cyber Risk for Business (MSc CRB) is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

A software development skills course is provided.

Exit Award

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems

In the event of a candidate failing to pass Part II, and failing to achieve a pass standard following permitted minor corrections as outlined in "Pass Standard" above, the candidate will be offered an award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems (NFQ Level 9, Major Award), worth a total of 60 credits.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Students take 90 credits as follows – 60 credits of taught modules (Part I) and 30 credits of research modules (Part II):
Part I
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
IS6017	Enterprise Business Processes and Applications	5
IS6025	Design Thinking for Business Analytics	5
IS6027	Information Systems Project Planning	5
IS6028	Information Systems Project Tracking and Oversight	5
IS6050	Business Data Strategy and Management	5
IS6060	Cloud Technologies	5
IS6061	Python for Business Analytics	5
IS6062	Security Architectures	5
IS6063	Information Systems Risk Control Auditing	5
IS6065	Information Systems Governance	5
IS6066	Breach Management and Recovery	5
IS6067	Ethical Hacking and Threat Analysis	5
Part II
Students take 30 credits as follows:
Core Modules
IS6621	Applied Research in Cyber Risk	30
Total Credits		90

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc (Cyber Risk for Business) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

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Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
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Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem-solving skills associated with effective practice;
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Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings;
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Evaluate the technologies and processes for enterprise computing in an organisational context;
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Assimilate and evaluate the skills required to audit, manage and secure Information Systems in a technical, financial and regulatory context.