Programme overview
Security management is becoming vital for all organisations with many now employing specialists to protect their information and reputation from risks, threats and crises. Choose BSc…. MSc IT Security Management programme which is awarded and delivered by LCTMS provide flexible study through full-time and part-time options, and has a strong focus on employability. This will prove useful whether you are entering the job market, wanting to progress from your current position, or looking for a career change.
The Global Information Security Workforce Study estimates that the global cyber security workforce shortage will widen to 1.5 million by 2020, and the UK government has invested £2 billion in this area. Individuals who get in front of this trend and upskill themselves in this area will be in high demand.
These master’s courses will appeal to you if you need to develop or improve your skills in managing IT-related security, whether that is to add value to your current company, comply with new regulations or progress in your career. After completing this course, you can go into several different areas of business, including consultancy, government organisations, research, and professional firms.
Potential roles include:
- Information Security Analyst
- IS Manager
- Systems and Networks Security Engineer
- Government Technology Officer