Computer Systems, Communication and Security

Follow-up Master's degree in full-time form. The language of instruction is English.

The programme can be studied only as a single subject with a specialization (Hardware Systems, Information Security or Software Systems). Tuition fee is €3,000 per academic year.

What will you learn?

Programme "Computer systems, communications and security" aims to lead its graduate to understanding of architectures, principles, design methods and operations of secure computer systems, respecting both hardware and software aspects, including network communications. The graduate will also gain deeper knowledge in of the chose specializations of the programme. Specialization "Hardware systems" will lead to acquiring practical skills for design, implementation, analysis, testing and operations of embedded systems. Specialization "Software systems" will lead the graduate to knowledge and skills necessary in all stages of development and changes in extensive software systems, especially information systems. Emphasis is set on knowledge necessary at the design and development of systems with on deployed modern software technologies. Specialization "Information security" will prepare the graduate to work in development and management of systems supporting security operations, with the ability to thoughtfully select and apply methods supporting particular security functionality in computer systems. Specialization "Computer networks and communications" targets architectures, principles of operations of computer networks and applications, work with multimedia data, basic knowledge in the area of parallel systems.

“Design, build and run a secure computer system!”

Practical training

The practical training in not an obligatory part of the study program.

Further information

https://www.fi.muni.cz/admission/mgr/computer-systems-communication-and-security-eng.html.en

Career opportunities

Programme graduate will be prepared to design and maintain operations of secure computes systems with respect to both hardware and software aspects, including network communications. Graduate in the specialization "Hardware systems" will be prepared to design solutions of practical problems with the use of computer hardware, to creatively adjust hardware systems and to deploy them. Graduate in the specialization "Software systems" will be ready to take various roles in the IT departments taking part in the development and operations of information systems and in the use of IT for support of organizations. Graduates of the specialization "Information security" will be able to work in organizations developing or providing systems respecting security requirements, but also in advanced management and operations of such systems. Graduate on the specialization "Computer networks and communications" will be able to work as an architect of large networks, manage network operations and related projects, or to work as an expert in applications or security of computer networks.

Admission requirements

Data from the previous admission procedure (15 Jun – 15 Oct 2024)

For application process, the applicant needs to do the following steps:

  • Submit an electronic application including all required documents and pay the application fee 700 CZK.
Detail information see at: https://www.fi.muni.cz/admission/international/guide.html

Criteria for evaluation

See the webpage: https://www.fi.muni.cz/admission/international/info-master.html

Study options

Single-subject studies with specialization

In the single-subject studies, the student deepens knowledge in the concrete focus of the degree programme and chooses one specialization. The specialization is stated in the university diploma.

Courses – curriculum examples

An example of your study plan:

Single-subject studies with specialization

Information Security (full-time studies in English)

Bold – required courses
Normal – selective courses


Detailed information about study plan courses

Follow-up studies

After completion of the studies, it is possible to continue in doctoral degree programme at the faculty (after satisfying the admission requirements).

Study information

Provided by Faculty of Informatics
Type of studies Follow-up master's
Mode full-time Yes
combined No
distance No
Study options single-subject studies No
single-subject studies with specialization Yes
major/minor studies No
Standard length of studies 2 years
Language of instruction English
Tuition fees
The studies are subject to tuition, fees are paid per academic year
€3,000
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