Course Summary
Cyber Innovate is a 10-month full-time postgraduate diploma programme focused on developing the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Are you eligible?
A level 8 undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants who do not hold a Level 8 degree but have significant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
A minimum of 5 years’ post graduate experience and have a demonstrated track record in their respective professions.
Applicants must be available to commit full time to the programme from August through to June. This programme will have mandatory attendance requirements, in order to enable immersion with partner organisations and to ensure effective collaboration between team members. These requirements range from 5 days in semester one to 3 days in semester two.
Applicants must be strong team players, as the selected scholars will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Selection for the programme is competitive with just 12-15 multidisciplinary applicants selected each year.
Selection will be based on applicants’ experience, passion, and drive, as well as their potential to become leading innovators in the cybersecurity field.
Application Details
Application Deadline 31st March 2025
Fees
The programme allows students to fully dedicate themselves to their entrepreneurial journeys as it provides them with a tax-free scholarship worth €38,000, plus fees of €5770, over the 10-month duration.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Duration
Location(s): MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork, Online