Master Thesis
Master-Arbeit
30 CPevery semesterEN
Prerequisites
Mandatory, as written
• At least 70 credits, including • Module 11894 : Study Project as well as • all Mandatory Modules See special examination and study regulations for Cyber Security § 8.
Contents
The task can be of practical or theoretical nature and should correspond to challenging problems occurring in working life. To solve the task, the knowledge and methods from previous courses and the current scientific literature are to be applied and improved. The technical content of the task is determined by the supervisor. It must be a related cyber security and must be confirmed by the examination board when registering.
Learning outcomes
Students acquire the ability to solve a technical or scientific problem within a limited time budget under the guidance of a supervisor. They use their acquired theoretical and practical knowledge to justify scientifically their solution of the problem as well as their improvments. The development of new knowledge and techniques is a major objective. They acquire the ability to present scientific facts clearly in written and oral form
Assessment
• Master thesis, graded by at least two examinators, 75% of grade The duration of the written work is limited to 5 months. • Oral presentation and examination (defense), graded, 25% of grade See examination and study regulations § 25, special examination and study regulations for Cyber Security § 8.
Literature (1)
- Literature references are provided by the supervisor at the beginning of the project. The supervisor will also provide tools, equipment and documentation, depending on the topic.
Remarks
• Study programme Cyber Security M.Sc.: Mandatory module
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 16 Oct 2026Original