The organization of the MSc program "Advanced Cybersecurity Technologies and Governance" is governed by a strictly defined academic and regulatory framework designed to ensure the quality of education. This section provides a detailed overview of the structure of the educational program, the credit units (ECTS), and the institutional framework (Regulations, Tuition Fees). At the same time, tools and information are provided for the smooth running of the educational process, including the academic calendar and the specifications for the master's thesis.
The Study Program has a minimum duration of three (3) academic semesters and is credited with a total of 90 credit units (ECTS). Courses begin every October.
The duration of the M.Sc. leading to the award of the Master’s Degree is set at three (3) academic semesters. The first two (2) academic semesters consist of coursework, while the third academic semester is dedicated to the completion of a Master’s Thesis.
The elaboration of the M.Sc. Thesis (30 ECTS) constitutes the culmination of studies and is carried out in three stages:
The student selects the research field, and in cooperation with the Coordinating Committee, the Supervisor is appointed. The exact topic and implementation timeline are defined.
Duration of one academic semester. It includes literature review, experimental procedure or application development, and the writing of the text under the Supervisor's guidance.
The process concludes with the presentation of the thesis before a Three-member Examination Committee. Evaluation is based on the quality of the work and the oral defense.
The Master of Science Programme in "Advanced Cybersecurity Technologies and Governance" was established as part of the European EU-iNSPIRE project (INnovative multi-diSciPlinary Industry-focused cybersecurity education for upskilling and ReskIlling the EU workforcE), which began in January 2025, has a duration of four (4) years and is co-funded by the European Union through the DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-05 program (Contract No. 101190054).
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The Master of Science Programme in "Advanced Cybersecurity Technologies and Governance" was established as part of the European EU-iNSPIRE project (INnovative multi-diSciPlinary Industry-focused cybersecurity education for upskilling and ReskIlling the EU workforcE), which began in January 2025, has a duration of four (4) years and is co-funded by the European Union through the DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-05 program (Contract No. 101190054).
©2026 University of Piraeus • All rights reserved.
The Master of Science Programme in "Advanced Cybersecurity Technologies and Governance" was established as part of the European EU-iNSPIRE project (INnovative multi-diSciPlinary Industry-focused cybersecurity education for upskilling and ReskIlling the EU workforcE), which began in January 2025, has a duration of four (4) years and is co-funded by the European Union through the DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-05 program (Contract No. 101190054).
©2026 University of Piraeus • All rights reserved.
