Cybersecurity Management in Lithuania

Are you interested in the protection of the data, critical infrastructure and information sources? Do you believe in the increasing need of effective management of data, security processes, human resources and growing demand for cyber security management skills? Do you wish for a career with practically unlimited growth in IT and security sector? Is it important to you to have a real impact in the future?

Cybersecurity Management, Master’s - 1.5 years, 4606€/year (English)

If at least one of the above questions received a positive answer, master degree in Cybersecurity Management is definitely worth your consideration. Become an expert in cybersecurity area and management. Build your skills with our interdisciplinary study program, with topics of cybersecurity risk management, cybersecurity modelling, personal data protection, security economics, intellectual property, cybersecurity regulation and so much more in the programme which has no analogues neither Lithuania, neither in the whole Baltic region (Latvia, Estonia, Poland)!

The lack of professionals in the field of cybersecurity management presupposes the jobs corresponding to the statements of the strategic plan of the European Union “The Europe 2020” regarding the innovative economic. After completing your degree, you will be able to apply your knowledge in State bodies and/or businesses which manage important electronic data, critical infrastructures and other electronic resources (departments of public institutions security and IT, business units, and units of the management of risks, the IT departments, etc.). You may also establish your own cyber security consultancy or cybersecurity related products business.

Get your degree in Europe, in probably the best university in Lithuania, the country which takes 4th honorable position in the global cybersecurity ranking and where education can be affordable to everyone. At MRU, you will find a low tuition fee, making this master degree even more enticing. We also have scholarships for master studies available at our university. You can find more information on scholarships available here.

STUDY PROGRAMME PLAN

  • Economic Basics;
  • Economic Basics;
  • Management;
  • Decisions of E-governance and E-Democracy;
  • Security Economics;
  • Fundamental Principles and Risk Management of Cybersecurity;
  • Organisational Cyber Security Culture;
  • Research Methodology;
  • Legal Environment of Cyber Security;
  • Privacy and Data Protection;
  • Intellectual Property;
  • Modeling of Electronic Information Security;
  • Master Thesis Project.

General competences and learning outcomes

General competences and learning outcomes

  1. Personal and Social abilities
  • Ability to organize evaluation of research and work of a modern cyber security, analyze their adaptation to meet the needs of the State and society, and to the development of economic and social values, to create an interaction of modern scientific and efficient managerial environments, to plan their strategies, the use the holistic approach in making managerial decisions;
  • Ability to understand how cyber security management creates safe, competitive environment for the public and business services, and how is creating added value for business and in all levels of knowledge-based economy.

Subject specific competences and learning outcomes

  1. Knowledge and its application
  • Ability to organize and manage human resources, technological platforms in cyber security field, and make the decisions in changing environments, to develop and manage cyber security development projects, to the legal environment;
  • Ability to apply in a socially responsible manner the managerial decisions, analytical tools in the field of security of cyber security and to organize research in this direction, creatively use modern methods of decision-making with regard to the legal environment;
  • Ability to evaluate the strategic trends of cyber security, to align technological trends with global, public, social, economic needs, through the interdisciplinary knowledge and scientific research methodologies;
  • Ability to use a holistic approach in dealing with a wide variety of cyber security threats.
  1. Research skills
  • Ability to deal with the realities of cyber security, taking into account the increasing dynamics, the potential threats, strategic opportunities arising from tendencies of global electronic business, electronic public services, the environment of e-business and the global trends;
  • Ability to work in the environment of electronic public services and e-business, in the context of heterogeneous changes, using the holistic management paradigms, methodologies and the latest social and information technologies in the field of cyber security.
  1. Special abilities
  • Mastering the cyber security model making, innovation management, cost-effectiveness, the methods of development and implementation of projects and their dissemination, the combination of forms in their adaptation to the micro and macro levels, as well as the ability to strategically plan the security of electronic information (cyber security) processes in the global safe cyber space and in knowledge-based economy;
  • Ability to organize and manage human resources, technological platforms in cyber security field, and make the decisions in changing complex environments, to develop and manage cyber security development projects;
  • Ability to scientifically analyze creative solutions in the cyber security field, and evaluate development opportunities, to base and create innovative ideas and creative solutions for their implementation in electronic and information security (cyber security) field, to implement the security of electronic information (cyber security) innovative projects, to integrate new knowledge in new and unknown environments and in global multicultural contexts.

Advantages in studies in Lithuania

Among popular study programs in Lithuania are Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, and Medicine. These programs are highly regarded and attract a large number of international students. With our help, you can study one of the above-mentioned programs.
Advantages of Studying in Lithuania

Lithuania offers a unique blend of high-quality education, affordability, and a welcoming environment. Tuition fees in Lithuania are generally lower compared to other European countries, making it an attractive destination for international students seeking high-quality education at a reasonable cost. There are several scholarship opportunities available for international students, including merit-based and government-funded scholarships that cover tuition fees and living expenses. Lithuanians are known for their welcoming and friendly nature. The country is a multicultural society, offering international students the opportunity to interact with people from diverse backgrounds. Lithuania is full of scenic beauties such as forests, beaches, and historic sites. The capital city, Vilnius, is famous for its historic architecture and vibrant culture. English is widely spoken in Lithuania, particularly among young people and in the academic community. This makes it easy for international students to integrate into society and communicate with their peers.

Higher Educational System

Lithuania's higher education system follows the Bologna Process, offering three main cycles: Bachelor's (3-4 years), Master's (1.5-2 years), and Doctoral (3-4 years). The academic year is divided into two semesters: the autumn semester (September to January) and the spring semester (February to June). The grading system typically uses a scale from 1 (very poor) to 10 (excellent). Average annual tuition fees range between €2,000 to €5,000. The examination session lasts 2-3 weeks at the end of each semester.

Cost of Living

The cost of living for students in Lithuania is relatively affordable. Monthly expenses, including accommodation, food, transportation, and entertainment, range from €500 to €800. Renting a student dormitory costs around €100-€200 per month, while private accommodation can range from €300-€600. Public transportation is also affordable, with monthly passes costing around €10-€15.

Lithuania is an ideal country for young people seeking a quality European education.

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