The strenght of the Post Master - Security in Computer Systems and Communications is offered by EURECOM - Graduate School and Research Center in Digital Science relies on a multi-faceted approach dealing with key fields of security applications: Security of Software, Embedded Systems, Cloud computing, Data, IoT, Networks and Communications.
With the fast development of computer and communication systems in our private and professional life, today have come fraud and malevolence in various forms. Attacks are routinely ranging from simple computer nuisances to cybercrime and threats to critical infrastructure. In the past decades technical means to counter these attacks have experienced a tremendous growth and the birth of entirely new fields :
The Post Master's degree offers the necessary technical knowledge for engineers responsible for designing secure systems and system administrators responsible for ensuring computer and network security within a company or a public authority.
The following security topics will be covered:
EURECOM's Post Master degrees (in French: "Diplôme d'ingénieur de spécialisation") are State Recognized Degrees, accredited by the CTI (official French accreditation body of engineering studies). The accreditation ensures that the degrees are relevant to market needs and meet high quality standards. Degree accredited "SecNumedu" certification by the National Cybersecurity Agency of France (ANSSI).
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You only need to take one of these language tests:
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The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
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The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.
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The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
To be eligible, Candidates need a Master's degree (minimim 5 years of higher education) or equivalent and a certified B2 level in English. A Master's degree in a relevant field is expected (Computer Science, Applied Mathematics...) with a good foundation in Maths.
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
1- EURECOM grant a limited number of partial tuition fee waivers to highly ranked students from renowned universities. Contact EURECOM to get additional information.
2- The last semester of the program is a 22- WEEKS PAID INTERNSHIP in a company based in France or abroad. Students receive a monthly financial allowance enabling them to cover a substantial part of their costs. The total amount of the allowance is the sole responsibility of the company offering the internship.
According to French law, companies in France cannot pay less than 544€/month (be aware that this is the level of the legal minimum amount in 2018, EURECOM' students receive on average a higher allowance - around 1.200 euros/month).StudyPortals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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