11888 - Master Thesis Modulübersicht

Module Number: 11888
Module Title:Master Thesis
  Master-Arbeit
Department: Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Panchenko, Andriy
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every semester
Credits: 30
Learning Outcome:Students acquire the ability to solve a technical or scientific problem within a limited time budget under the guidance of a supervisor. They use their acquired theoretical and practical knowledge to justify scientifically their solution of the problem as well as their improvments. The development of new knowledge and techniques is a major objective.
They acquire the ability to present scientific facts clearly in written and oral form
Contents:The task can be of practical or theoretical nature and should correspond to challenging problems occurring in working life. To solve the task, the knowledge and methods from previous courses and the current scientific literature are to be applied and improved.
The technical content of the task is determined by the supervisor. It must be a related cyber security and must be confirmed by the examination board when registering.
Recommended Prerequisites:None
Mandatory Prerequisites:
  • At least 82 credits, including
  • Module 11894 : Study Project
See special examination and study regulations for Cyber Security § 8.
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Research paper/essay / 870 Hours
  • Consultation / 15 Hours
  • Seminar / 1 Hours per Week per Semester
Teaching Materials and Literature:Literature references are provided by the supervisor at the beginning of the project.
The supervisor will also provide tools, equipment and documentation, depending on the topic.
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Master thesis, graded by at least two examinators,  75% of grade
    The duration of the written work is limited to 5 months.
  • Oral presentation and examination (defense), graded, 25% of grade
See examination and study regulations § 25, special examination and study regulations for Cyber Security § 8.
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Cyber Security / PO 2017
Remarks:
  • Study programme Cyber Security M.Sc.: Mandatory module
Module Components:
  • Consultations, according to agreement
  • Intermediate presentation
  • Final presentation (defense)
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment