University Degree in Cibersecurity Management
With specialization in Digital Security Consulting
OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY DEGREE | IN PERSON MODALITY
Did you know that cyber attacks have increased in recent years and that online threats have become more sophisticated? Currently, all companies and institutions need cybersecurity experts to protect their systems. With this university degree, you will be trained in one of the most demanded professions in the market, with an employment rate close to 100%.
Are you able to think like an ethical hacker?- Are you passionate about the idea of working with artificial intelligence to prevent cyber-attacks that destabilize a country or a company?
- Do you have a curious mind and seek to understand the intricacies of networks?
- Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to ensuring privacy and security in the digital age?
If so... this is the university degree for you!
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University Degree in Cibersecurity Managemen in Madrid. Study a university degree in Cybersecurity.
Discover how a company works on one of the best campuses in Europe.
You will study how to detect and combat cyber threats through business simulations, real cases, data analysis, AI tools, etc. In addition, you will always have access to computer labs, study rooms, Sports Center, food trucks and you will have at your disposal a university campus full of corners in which to inspire, learn and share.
Syllabus University Degree in Cibersecurity Management
First year
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | TERM | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competences for Digital Transformation | BT | 1 and 2 SEM | 6 |
| Fundamentals of ICT and Cybersecurity | OB | 1 SEM | 6 |
| Fundamentals of Law | OB | 1 SEM | 6 |
| Introduction to University Studies | BT | 1 and 2 SEM | 6 |
| Applied Mathematics | BT | 1 SEM | 6 |
| Organization of Business Organization 1 | BT | 1 SEM | 6 |
| Business Organization II | BT | 2 SEM | 6 |
| Introduction to Big Data and Data Management | BT | 2 SEM | 6 |
| Programming 1 | OB | 2 SEM | 6 |
| Electives according to mention | OPT | 2 SEM | 6 |
| The student has to take 57 elective ECTS of which 51 ECTS make up Mention and 6 ECTS to choose. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| MENTION IN DATA COMPLIANCE (51 ECTS) | |||
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | ECTS | TERM |
| Criminal Law | OPT | 6 | 2 SEM |
| MENTION IN DIGITAL SECURITY CONSULTANCY (51 ECTS) OPT TYPOLOGY ECTS SEM Criminal Law OPT 6 2 SEM MENTION IN DIGITAL SECURITY CONSULTANCY DIGITAL (51 ECTS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | ECTS | TERM |
| Applied Mathematics II | OPT | 6 | 2 SEM |
| Students will have the opportunity to select their electives from the available subjects offered by the University each academic year. This information will be published in the Syllabus book for enrollment. Similarly, the University reserves the right to open optional subjects after the enrollment period, contingent upon the number of students enrolled. | |||
Second year
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | TERM | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamental Anthropology: Cognitive Science | BT | 3 and 4 SEM | 6 |
| Fundamentals of Databases | BT | 3 SEM | 6 |
| Education for Social Responsibility | BT | 3 and 4 SEM | 6 |
| Data Sources | OB | 3 SEM | 6 |
| Introduction to Digital Law | OB | 3 SEM | 6 |
| Programming 2 | OB | 3 SEM | 6 |
| Systems Architecture and Data | OB | 4 SEM | 6 |
| Statistics for Decision Making | BT | 4 SEM | 6 |
| Operating Systems | OB | 4 SEM | 6 |
| Electives according to mention | OPT | 4 SEM | 6 |
| The student is required to complete 57 elective ECTS credits, with 51 ECTS credits allocated to the Major and 6 ECTS credits for electives. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| MENTION IN DATA COMPLIANCE (51 ECTS) | |||
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | ECTS | TERM |
| General Theory of Obligations and Contracts | OPT | 6 | 4 SEM |
| MENTION IN DIGITAL SECURITY CONSULTANCY (51 ECTS) OPT 6 4 SEM MENTION IN DIGITAL SECURITY CONSULTANCY (51 ECTS) OPT 6 4 SEM DIGITAL SECURITY (51 ECTS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | ECTS | TERM |
| Secure Development Methodologies | OPT | 6 | 4 SEM |
| Students will have the opportunity to select their electives from the available subjects offered by the University each academic year. The list of electives will be published in the Syllabus book for registration purposes. Similarly, the University reserves the right to open these elective subjects once the enrollment period has concluded, dependent on the number of students enrolled. | |||
Third Year
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | TERM | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics in the Digital Age: Foundations of Regulation | OB | 5 SEM | 6 |
| Cyber Attack and Cyber Defense: Managing Cyber Incidents and Security Breaches | OB | 5 SEM | 6 |
| Introduction to Cybersecurity Governance | OB | 5 SEM | 6 |
| Database Security | OB | 5 SEM | 6 |
| Network Fundamentals | OB | 5 SEM | 6 |
| Analysis and Management risk Management | OB | 6 SEM | 6 |
| Artificial Intelligence | OB | 6 SEM | 6 |
| Electives according to mention | OPT | 6 SEM | 18 |
| The student is required to complete 57 elective ECTS credits, with 51 ECTS credits allocated to the Major and 6 ECTS credits for electives. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| MENTION IN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE “COMPLIANCE” OF DATA (51 ECTS) | |||
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | ECTS | TERM |
| Fundamentals of Administrative Law | OPT | 6 | 6 SEM |
| General Data Protection Regulations | OPT | 6 | 6 SEM |
| Business Law | OPT | 6 | 6 SEM |
| MENTION IN SECURITY CONSULTANCY DIGITAL (51 ECTS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | ECTS | TERM |
| Fundamentals of Cryptography | OPT | 6 | 6 SEM |
| Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Pentesting | OPT | 6 | 6 SEM |
| Cybersecurity Auditing | OPT | 6 | 6 SEM |
| Students will have the opportunity to select their electives from the available subjects offered by the University each academic year. The list of electives will be published in the Syllabus book for registration purposes. Similarly, the University reserves the right to open these elective subjects once the enrollment period has concluded, dependent on the number of students enrolled. | |||
Fourth Year
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | TERM | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Infrastructure Security Management | OB | 7 SEM | 3 |
| Project Management | OB | 7 SEM | 6 |
| Network Security | OB | 7 SEM | 6 |
| Professional Internship | EXT INTERNSHIP | 7 SEM | 6 |
| Limits of Science and Technology | OB | 8 SEM | 6 |
| End of Degree Project | END OF DEGREE PROJECT | 8 SEM | 6 |
| Electives according to mention | OPT | 7 and 8 SEM | 21 |
| Electives 1 | OPT | 7 SEM | 3 |
| Electives 2 | OPT | 8 SEM | 3 |
| The student is required to complete 57 elective ECTS credits, with 51 ECTS credits allocated to the Major and 6 ECTS credits for electives. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| MENTION IN COMPLIANCE “COMPLIANCE” OF DATA (51 ECTS) | |||
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | ECTS | TERM |
| Conflict of Laws | OPT | 3 | 7 SEM |
| Intellectual and Industrial Property | OPT | 3 | 7 SEM |
| Digital Privacy Management | OPT | 3 | 8 SEM |
| Regulatory Compliance | OPT | 6 | 8 SEM |
| Community Law | OPT | 3 | 7 SEM |
| Extrajudicial Dispute Resolution: Negotiation, Mediation and Arbitration | OPT | 3 | 8 SEM |
| MENTION IN DIGITAL SECURITY CONSULTANCY (51 ECTS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | ECTS | TERM |
| Forensic Analysis | OPT | 6 | 7 SEM |
| Risk and Vulnerability Analysis OPT 7 SEM Risk and Vulnerability Analysis | OPT | 6 | 7 SEM |
| Global Security and Good Governance | OPT | 3 | 8 SEM |
| Intelligence and Information Sources | OPT | 6 | 8 SEM |
| A list of elective subjects is provided for your convenience. The student will select two subjects, one from 7SEM and one from 8 SEM. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | ECTS | TERM | ||
| Complementary Formative Activities 1 | OPT | 3 | 7 SEM | ||
| Complementary Formative Activities 2 | OPT | 3 | 8 SEM | ||
| New Trends in Cybersecurity 1 | OPT | 3 | 7 SEM | ||
| New Trends in Cybersecurity 2 | OPT | 3 | 8 SEM | ||
| Students will have the opportunity to select their electives from the list of available subjects offered by the University each academic year. This information will be published in the Syllabus book for enrollment purposes. Similarly, the University reserves the right to open these elective subjects once the enrollment period has concluded, dependent on the number of students enrolled. | |||||
Structure of the Syllabus
Competencies to be acquired by the student
| Competences to be acquired by the student | Download |
Do you have doubts about the University Degree in Cybersecurity Management?
Why is UFV the best place to study Cybersecurity?
You will learn in a practical way in computer labs, with concrete cases of cyber threats, conferences with experts in different areas, visits to companies, academic trips, etc.
You will be trained at the first university in Spain to offer this university degree, taught by professors who combine teaching with their professional activity in the field of cybersecurity and who are knowledgeable about the latest trends in the sector.
You will specialize with a mention in Digital Security Consulting to deepen your knowledge of data protection, compliance, technology law and new threats.
You will develop essential skills for your work such as critical thinking, analytical skills and the ability to solve problems in record time, and you will be accompanied by a mentor who will help you achieve your goals.
You will carry out professional internships, both in Spain and abroad, in companies such as Microsoft, IBM, BBVA, Mapfre, KPMG, Volskswagen and PWC, among others.
You will live an UNFORGETTABLE university experience in one of the best university campuses and you will be able to participate in sports teams, hundreds of activities and student societies such as Emprende UFV, Debate Society or Entrepreneurial Generation.
One of the professions with the highest employment rate
Given the increase in cyber threats, companies and governments are demanding the figure of a Cybersecurity expert, capable of facing new risks. This profile is one of the most sought after in the world and in Spain alone is expected to grow by more than one million jobs in the next 4 years
Internships in IT and Cybersecurity Departments
You will do your internship in organizations such as Microsoft, IBM, BBVA, Banco Santander, Mapfre, KPMG, Volkswagen and PWC, among others. This internship will allow you to analyze real cases within a large company and participate in one of its projects. In addition, 85% of our students receive a job offer before finishing their internship
INTERNATIONAL
AGREEMENTS
8,4 / 10
in international
experience of
our students
Source: 2024 undergraduate student experience report.
We have exchange agreements so that you can study at a university in America, Europe or Asia, an experience that will allow you to learn about how digital assets are protected in another country. In addition, you will live on campus with students of different nationalities and have access to the UFV Language Center.
Training ethical hackers to become digital guardians
Given the huge increase of computer attacks in this digital era, it is essential to train you as an ethical hacker who understands the implications of your work and the enormous responsibility of your profession. For this reason, our training includes subjects of humanistic training, ethics and deontology so that you learn to identify vulnerabilities in systems and networks, but with impeccable ethics and always offering a service to society
Price of the University Degree in Cybersecurity Management, Academic Year 25/26
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TITLE OF UNIVERSITY DEGREE
UNIVERSITY DEGREE IN CYBERSECURITY MANAGEMENT
INITIAL FEE
€1,500
PRICE
€900
TOTAL
€10,500
Scholarships and Grants
At UFV, we understand the importance of studying a university degree that fulfills you. That is why one in three UFV students receives a scholarship or grant.
Career Opportunities
The employment rate in cybersecurity management is the highest worldwide and, according to INCIBE (National Institute of Cybersecurity), in Spain this market will grow by 13% over the next 4 years. Our university degree in Cybersecurity Management is oriented to provide specialists for these positions:
- CISO – Chief Information Security Officer
- Designer / Technician / Head of Corporate Security
- Designer / Technician in Information Security Management
- Cybersecurity Auditor
- Security and Risk Analysis Consultant
- Digital Security and Ethical Hacking Consultant
- Cybersecurity Compliance Technician
- Information Security Expert
- Digital Forensic Analyst
The use of new technologies brings multiple benefits: more productivity and competitiveness, new communication channels and better models and processes. Challenges that arise together with the emergence of criminal types and cyber threats, which makes this figure a strategic priority for organizations and governments that need experts responsible for the protection of assets and information systems.
Title of University Degree:
University Degree in Cybersecurity Management
Centers where the University Degree is taught:
Faculty of Law, Business and Government
Branch of knowledge:
Social and Legal Sciences
Modality:
In-person
Languages in which this University Degree is taught:
Spanish
Total number of ECTS credits:
240
Specialization:
Not applicable
Number of new admission places offered:
60
Regulated professions:
Does not qualify
Resolution:
Not applicable
Regulation:
Not applicable
