Secure a job within 9 months of successfully completing your course or your fees back.
Terms and Conditions apply.
Make an Enquiry
Master of Science
MSc Cyber Security Management Online
Stand out from the crowd in one of the fastest growing and most in-demand global sectors with a business Master’s in Cyber Security Management.
Designed for those who are interested in the strategic and managerial side of cyber security, you will develop a deep understanding of the core aspects of cyber security in our current, rapidly-evolving, technological landscape. You will gain essential knowledge of how cyber security is implemented, managed, and governed by organisations and build your professional skills. Upon completion of this course, you will have the knowledge and the skills to take your career to a senior level and maximise your future earnings.
This business Master's degree is available to study on-campus or online as a full-time course (1 year) or with Professional Practice Year (2 years), or part-time (2 years).
Why Online?
Got questions about online study? Our Online Programmes Director, Navdeep Chouhan, answers some frequently asked questions about studying online with us.
Key Facts
Entry requirements
2:2 or above from a UK Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification(s).
Entry requirementsDuration options
This course is available Full-Time (1 year) and Part-Time (2 years).
Apply Direct
You can apply to study this course directly with The University of Law Business School today.
Course Details
MSc Cyber Security Management Online
Our Master’s in Cyber Security Management has a practical approach, focusing on how theoretical concepts are applied in real-world industry situations. You will develop your strategic thinking, how to manage resources, implement solutions, and effectively communicate these to senior decision-makers to support the strategic growth of a business and safe-guard it from cyber attack.
We are focused on your future employability, and you will learn key cyber security strategies and concepts alongside the professional skills required to become a strong and effective manager in a data-rich environment.
This course is accredited by The Chartered Management Institute so upon successful completion of the course, you will have the option to apply for a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership as well as your degree.
Enjoy Flexibility – studying with 52avav Online gives you the opportunity to work at your own pace and around your other commitments, within given deadlines, and at your preferred time of day, with the benefit of our expertise, experience and employability focus.
Our programmes will save you the time and money on commuting to and from campus and allow you to study anywhere, across devices, however you can be reassured that the course won’t be compromised on quality or be less demanding than our on campus courses.
This course has also undergone a restructure meaning the programme is fully asynchronous without timetabled sessions. Live webinars are now replaced with pre-recorded lectures, interactive engagements and knowledge sharing sessions where you can gain subject knowledge before engaging in individual tasks. Our fee, assessment and structure information has been updated to reflect this which you can find further down the page.
NEW MSc Cyber Security Management Online with Professional Practice
This course is offered as a 2-year full-time business master’s programme. Sharing the first year of study with the 1-year MSc Cyber Security Management Online, the 2-year programme benefits from a second year of Professional Practice that is specifically aimed at fostering the employment opportunities of students.
Offering greater flexibility than a traditional Placement Year, our Professional Practice Year allows you to decide how to put your skills into practice. Choose between an academic dissertation, business plan, business or consultancy project, or a paid placement in industry, depending on the option that is best suited to your future career path. .
Why study a Business Master’s degree with us?
- A professional Careers and Employability Service: from day one to beyond graduation, we'll help you become more employable with support from our expert employability service and careers advisers.
- Professional Development: you'll have the opportunity to benefit from our 1:1 professional coaching each semester and be encouraged to submit a personal development plan (PDP) tailored to your career goals and unique skills. Your professional development is built-in to all of our course modules to ensure you continuously increase your work-place skills as you study, and we offer a whole range of professional development support.
- Quality of teaching: you'll work on real-life case studies, taught by business specialists with industry expertise in cyber security.
- Help to support your tuition fees: we have business scholarships and bursaries and can guide you on postgraduate fees and funding.
- Amount of support: our range of student advisors and academic coaches, support apps and student support services help our domestic and international students.
- Flexible course format: study full-time, part-time, on-campus or 100% online with a learning model that encourages independent and deep learning, shared modules for greater networking and clear time demands.
Should you be unable to complete the full programme, you may still be awarded a Diploma or Certificate depending on terms completed.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
The application deadline for our October 2026 intake is Monday 12 October 2026 at 9am (GMT).
Course Structure
Course Modules
- Global Business Strategy (15 credits)
- Data Security (15 credits)
- Data Design Management (15 credits)
- Innovation Management in a Digital Age (15 credits)
- Cyber Security for Business (15 credits)
- Cyber Security Management & Compliance (15 credits)
- Success Through Business Ethics (15 credits)
- Responsibility of Directors (15 credits)
- Network & Cloud Management (15 credits)
- Leadership Mindset (15 credits)
- Business Simulation Project (15 credits)
- Contemporary Issues in Business (15 credits)
Course Start Dates
October 2026
-
MSc Cyber Security Management
- Full-time: Online
-
MSc Cyber Security Management with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online
February 2027
-
MSc Cyber Security Management
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
-
MSc Cyber Security Management with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online
April 2027
-
MSc Cyber Security Management
- Full-time: Online
-
MSc Cyber Security Management with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online
June 2027
-
MSc Cyber Security Management
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
-
MSc Cyber Security Management with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online
Course requirements
The course demands show you the requirements, prior knowledge and commitments our course will involve.
Study On Campus
You can also study this course at one of our Business School campuses across the UK. If you’re looking for a more traditional university experience, why not consider studying on campus?
Course Information
To get a full picture of how studying this course works during the year, take a look at our course date breakdown.
Assessments are designed to meet the programme and module learning outcomes and are both formative and summative. The formative assessments include the preparation and feedback from seminars, workshops, tests and presentations. The summative assessments may include written assignments, projects and possibly exams.
You'll study for one year full-time or two years part-time, divided into three semesters of 13 weeks. Typically, full-time students will study four modules per semester and part-time students will study two modules per semester.
The delivery of modules will be asynchronous, meaning that you control the pace of your studies, working towards assignment submission dates that are fixed in your calendar.
Each module will also have a couple of optional sessions delivered online and in real-time for direct live communication with your lecturers.
You’ll have access to all learning materials through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), including online library resources, module discussion forums and direct communication with your lecturers via email.
Employability We Set You Up For Success
We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.
Discover more
Find a career that suits you
Fees and Applying
You can apply for this course directly with the University.
NEW 2026/27 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2026)
Online: £8,500 (or £7,750 including a £750 International Bursary*)
2 Year Programme with Professional Practice
Online: £9,350 (or £8,600 including a £750 International Bursary*)
All fees above include a deposit amount of £250.
*Terms and conditions apply. Visit our International Scholarships and Bursaries page for more details.
By studying a Master's degree you could be eligible for a Postgraduate Loan.
We also have a range of scholarships and bursaries available to help you invest in your future.
If you’re a 52avav alumnus, you may be eligible to receive our £1000 General Alumni Discount.
We have students from over 126 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
