The Master’s degree study programme is aimed at preparation of Masters who have the basics of cyber security theory, methods and technologies, knowledge of information security management and cyber space legal regulation, are able to work independently and with due qualification in the field of ensuring cyber security – to evaluate, design and implement safe systems of information technologies and security management, solve security problems related to social engineering, plan and implement the continuation of activity and restoration of cyber systems.
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Kaunas Faculty of Informatics |
| Cycle | Second cycle |
| Field | Informatics Engineering |
| Language | Lithuanian |
| Form | Full-time studies - 2 y. (evening-time; blended learning) |
| Degree awarded | Master of Computing |
| Flexible learning pathways | MA+ |
| Yearly Price |
Full-time studies - 5266 €
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Talk to us, study with us
tel. +370 679 44 555
email studijos@ktu.lt
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The programme is only conducted in Lithuanian language. Entry requirements for this particular programme can be found in the programme description provided in Lithuanian language. |
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The indicated tuition fee is applied to 2025-2026 academic year. |
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| Foreign nationals with Lithuanian origins and EU citizens | |
| Full-time studies | 5266 € |
| Price per credit | 87,77 € |
| Partial tuition fee waiver can be applied for the study price. | |
Financial support
| Cyber security technologies | Cyber security management | Cybercrime investigation |
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The study programme is implemented in mixed study method by using remote teaching technologies.
The specialist of cyber security working in a company is able to initiate new and innovative solutions of information and IT security, apply theoretical methods and technologies of information security by designing computer systems, analyse and evaluate information and IT security systems, solve information security management problems, i.e. analyse and evaluate information security threats and risks, perform information security system audit and certification procedures, prepare information security policy, information security management projects, apply information security management systems, incidents and configuration control tools, identify the crimes in electronic space, collect their proof.
The graduates from this programme can work as IT security specialists, IT auditors, IT system designers, programmers, experts of cybercrime investigation, IT unit managers. The graduates are already working in SEB group service provision centre, TransUnion, ATEA, Telia, Blue Solutions, iTo, Lithuanian Police, the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Lithuania.
The study process uses mixed learning technologies – Zoom, MS Teams, Moodle, specialized IT security laboratories with the latest hardware and software.
The students that have the Bachelor’s qualification degrees in the fields of Informatics Engineering studies, Mathematics and Computer Science or Electronics and Electricity Engineering studies are studying in the programme.
Knowledge and skills acquired during studies will allow:
| – Assess, plan, design and implement secure information technology systems; |
| – Solve software security problems, as well as security problems related to social engineering; |
| – Design and implement information security management systems, plan and implement continuity of operations and recovery of computer systems. |
Software developer
| – Research, analysis and assessment of requirements for software and operational systems; |
| – Research, development and improvement of computer software systems; |
| – Assessment, improvement, updates of software maintenance procedures for operational systems, communications environment and applications, preparation of respective documents, team management. |
Developer of applications
| – Compilation and preparation of software development documents; |
| – Writing of software code and its maintenance according to the approved quality standards; |
| – Testing, review or development of software aiming to improve performance efficiency or adapt them to new requirements. |
Systems analyst
| – Formulation and documenting of the systems’ principles with consideration to user’s needs; |
| – Preparation of the system testing plans, identification and assessment of efficiency-related defects, preparation of recommendations; |
| – Preparation of functional technical specifications. |
Systems administrator
| – Maintenance and administration of computer network and similar computer environment; |
| – Provision of recommendations for improvement of system and network configurations, establishment of software requirements; |
| – Control of master control panels monitoring performance of computer systems and networks, and coordinating computer network access and use. |
Systems and information technology specialist
| – Developing and shaping the systems’ principles with consideration to user’s needs; |
| – Administration of information systems and similar computer environment; |
| – Creating a unified view of data, which can help gain insights and improve efficiency. |
