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Master’s degree program
Expertise, leadership skills, and strong communication abilities for professionals and executives in cyber security
Computer Science and Information Technology
Objective of the Master’s program:
Training highly qualified specialists and professionals in management positions.
Learning objectives include:
1 technical expertise
2 communication and management skills
3 developing a sciencedriven and applied approach
Insights into the study program
The Master’s degree program in Information and Cyber Security at the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology is an internationally oriented degree program that is offered entirely in English. The program comprises 120 ECTS credits and is designed to be completed over six semesters (three years) while working.
Focus: Cyber security for specialists and managers
Learning approach: Practice-oriented solutions, science-led application
Main focus: Specialization in cyber security, leadership skills
Target audience: Specialists and career changers with experience in cyber security
Course structure: Complete curriculum with a focus on cyber security
Career paths: Further qualification in the cyber security industry as a specialist and manager
The Master’s program offers indepth expertise in cyber security, with a focus on penetration testing, teaming (red, blue, purple), defensive security, and forensics, complemented by hands-on cyber challenges and tabletop exercises.
It also enhances communication skills for internal collaboration and external communication, as well as leadership competencies in team management and professional responsibility. The practical application based on a scientific foundation completes the program.
Specialist skills and knowledge in cyber security
Offensive security and reverse engineering – sound & profound
Defensive security and forensic analysis
Cybersec case studies and tabletop exercises
Communication
In-house collaboration, external communication
Leadership
Demonstrating subject responsibility through team leadership
Scientifically sound application
Practical application based on scientific findings
In the first semester, you will deepen your knowledge from the Bachelor’s program and address advanced technologies and security concepts. The focus is on innovative technologies and comprehensive security approaches for professional practice.
In the second semester, you will enhance your management skills in the security and technology sector and strengthen your writing and communication skills for the clear communication of technical information.
The third semester focuses on leadership and media communication, teaching you how to combine leadership and management at the executive level with effective communication.
The fourth semester deals with the economic and regulatory aspects of cyber security, including economic fundamentals and relevant regulatory frameworks.
The fifth semester focuses on current technologies and innovations in cyber security, particularly trends and the application of artificial intelligence (AI).
In the final semester, you will work on your master’s thesis, a practice-oriented project that consolidates and deepens your knowledge.
Applicants need a Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, computer science, or equivalent knowledge. The qualification can be demonstrated through a ‘sur dossier’ examination or recognized certifications. The international focus of the program is emphasized by a proposed double degree cooperation with international partner universities.
The Master ICS offers an innovative and flexible structure that meets the needs of both students and instructors.
Semester 1 Evolving Technology & Security – Recent and Future Security Developments
Semester 2 Security & Technology Management; Writing and Communication Skills
Semester 3 Security-specific Leadership, Management, Media & Executive
Semester 4 Economics, Legal and Regulatory Issues in Cyber Security
Semester 5 Latest Technology and Innovation
Semester 6 Master’s Thesis
Interdisciplinary orientation (current planning status: 2025-11)
Interdisciplinary orientation (current planning status)
Leadership, Management, and Communication Skills in Cyber Security
Choice Option:
Technical Cyber Security or Leadership, Management, and Communication (for example, when selecting the topic of your thesis)
Tuition times
Abendveranstaltungen
(ab 15:30 Uhr)
Zeitplanung
Scheduling
Degree: Master of Science Lucerne
University of Applied Sciences and Arts/FHZ in Information and Cyber Security (MSc ICS).
Language of instruction: English
Application deadline: Fall Semester: August 15 (non-EU/EFTA: February 28)
Start of studies: Each fall
Teaching and learning culture: The program is designed to be completed alongside a job or on a part-time basis.
Program director/coordinator:
Prof Dr Florian Wamser
Field of activity:
– Specialist responsible for implementing security concepts for networked information systems
– Specialist responsible in system and security administration across all forms of online services
– Specialist responsible for designing and implementing information systems for processing sensitive data (privacy)
– Leadership roles at all levels of information security
– IT security coordinator or expert for data centers, cloud, and network
– Developer of security products and technologies, as well as security solutions
– Specialist responsible for supporting the tracking, evidence preservation, and investigation of computer crimes (forensics)
– Advisor to entrepreneurs and executives, e.g., analyzing causes and effects of events, evaluating risks and vulnerabilities
Master’s programs offer a broader training than Bachelor’s programs, focusing on design, architecture, and collaborating with stakeholders.
Do you have any questions? We are happy to assist you at master.ics@hslu.ch
Prof Dr Florian Wamser Head of the Master’s Program in Information and Cyber Security
florian.wamser@hslu.ch +41 41 228 24 80
Prof Dr Bernhard Hämmerli Ambassador and Advisor
bernhard.haemmerli@hslu.ch +41 79 541 7787
Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology Campus Zug-Rotkreuz Suurstoffi 1 6343 Rotkreuz
T +41 41 757 68 11 informatik@hslu.ch hslu.ch/informatik