Master of Science in Security Management: Cyber Defense Specialization

Four-semester master's program offering practical labs in penetration testing, threat hunting, ISO 27001 auditing, and secure coding.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor's in computer science, business informatics, or engineering with 2.5 or better
English language proficiency: English B2 and German B2/C1 depending on specific course track
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Letter of motivation explaining practical computing project background
Recommendation letters: One academic reference

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Eligible for Deutschlandstipendium (€300/month) and research assistant contracts
Application fee: €75 (Uni-Assist processing fee for non-EU degrees)
Tuition / joining costs: €0 tuition; €290/semester administrative fee

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Technische Hochschule Brandenburg (THB) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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