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    Applied IT Security

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    Bochum, DEMScOnline3 years
    €17,275.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    120
    Credits
    €400.00
    App fee

    Applied IT Security at Ruhr University Bochum is a 120-credit, 3-year, online MSc program based in Bochum, DE. Tuition is €17,275.

    About the program

    Covers IT security based on computer science, information technology, and cryptography. Specializations include cryptography, network security, system security, embedded security, information security management, computer forensics, and data protection.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    $10,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Applied IT Security at Ruhr University Bochum cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Applied IT Security at Ruhr University Bochum is €17,275 across 120 required credits.
    Is Applied IT Security at Ruhr University Bochum online or in-person?
    Applied IT Security at Ruhr University Bochum is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Applied IT Security at Ruhr University Bochum take to complete?
    Applied IT Security at Ruhr University Bochum is structured around 3 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Applied IT Security at Ruhr University Bochum?
    Per the program's published guidance: befriedigend (3,0)
    What work-permit options follow Applied IT Security at Ruhr University Bochum?
    Post-completion work rights for Applied IT Security at Ruhr University Bochum: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)