Program Code: 8480202
Degree Awarded: Master’s in Information Security
Program Duration: 1.5-2 years
Tuition: 20 million VND per semester

Advantages & strengths

As the digital transformation accelerates, data and IT systems play an increasingly important role in the operations of businesses, organizations, and government agencies. At the same time, threats from cyberattacks, data breaches, online fraud, and unauthorized system intrusions are growing in both scale and complexity.

Information security has therefore become an essential field in technology, requiring professionals with not only advanced technical knowledge but also the ability to conduct research, analysis, and assessment, and to develop solutions to protect systems in a constantly evolving technological environment.

DTU’s master’s program in Information Security is designed to enhance students’ in-depth knowledge and research capabilities concerning the security and safety of information systems.

Throughout the program, students have opportunities to explore advanced issues in system & network security, data security, cryptography, information-security risk management and assessment, cybersecurity threat detection & incident response, and emerging technologies & trends in cybersecurity.

In addition to specialized knowledge, the program emphasizes research-oriented thinking and the ability to analyze and solve real-world problems. This helps students adapt to rapid changes in technology and cyberattack methods.

Program objectives

The master’s program in Information Security aims to equip students with a foundation of advanced knowledge, research capabilities, and the ability to apply modern methods and technologies to solve issues in information security and safety.

Upon completing the program, graduates are able to:

•    analyze and assess threats, vulnerabilities, and risks to information systems;
•    research, design, and implement solutions to ensure the security of systems, networks, and data;
•    apply appropriate security methods and technologies in modern IT systems;
•    develop and evaluate information-security policies, procedures, and management solutions;
•    analyze and detect cybersecurity incidents and threats, and recommend response strategies;
•    apply scientific approaches to technologies, methods, and issues in information security;
•    organize and conduct specialized research at businesses, research organizations, and educational institutions.

Graduates may pursue research at higher levels or take on specialized and management roles in information security, cybersecurity, systems security, risk management, and data protection at businesses and organizations.

Admission requirements

•    Hold a bachelor’s degree in a major or minor relevant to Information Security.
•    Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a related field may be required to complete supplementary coursework as decided by DTU before being admitted.
•    Requirements regarding work experience, foreign-language proficiency, and other admission criteria are subject to DTU’s current regulations for master’s degree admissions.