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Management of Information Security and Risk

City University of London
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #7
Tuition GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 28 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Botswana, Botswana
Language English

Program Overview

The Management of Information Security and Risk at City University of London is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 28 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Management of Information Security and Risk programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Arab Emirates and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 28 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Arab Emirates

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Management of Information Security and Risk programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:

  1. Software Engineer / Developer
  2. Data Scientist
  3. Machine Learning Engineer
  4. IT Project Manager
  5. Cybersecurity Analyst
  6. Cloud Solutions Architect

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Information Leadership
  2. Executive Development
  3. Socio-Technical Systems
  4. IT Risk Management for effective performance and the prevention of fraud, error and disaster
  5. Information Security Management

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants should hold a second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution in a cognate subject. We will consider applicants without a Bachelors degree, provided they have substantial relevant experience in the IT industry (at least ten years).

All applicants should also have approximately five years of relevant professional experience (absolute minimum of two years in exceptional circumstances).

Other suitable qualifications

If you do not qualify for direct entry, you may wish to follow a Graduate Diploma pathway to the programme through one of our partners.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact City University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About City University of London

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City University of London

Botswana, Botswana

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 28 months