About SPECTRO
SPecialised Education programmes in CybersecuriTy and Robotics (SPECTRO) will focus on the design and delivery of two double-degree master’s programmes (ISCED Level 7, 120 ECTS) and self-standing learning modules in two key digital technology areas for the future of Europe:
The two specialised master’s programmes, which will also include a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, will be designed and delivered by a consortium consisting of 12 higher education institutions from 7 different countries, 2 innovative SMEs, 1 leading research centre in Information Systems and EIT Digital, a pan-European organisation with in-depth knowledge and experience in the digital skills domain.
SPECTRO Consortium
Certificates
By completing our courses, you can earn two types of certificates if the following requirements are fulfilled:
- Cybersecurity Basics Certificate
You must complete the Foundations of Cyber Security course plus two other courses from theEntry Level modules, and one module on I&E. The modules should cover at least 30 learning hours, and all quizzes must be completed with a 100% success rate (retakes are possible). - Cybersecurity Advanced Certificate
You must complete three courses from the Advanced modules plus one module on I&E. The modules should cover at least 30 learning hours, and all quizzes must be completed with 100% success rate (retakes are possible).
Scholarships
The available scholarships are:
Scholarships of Excellence (only available to EU applicants) – Full tuition fee waiver and monthly allowance (based on average living costs in the study country)
Full tuition fee waiver
Half tuition fee waiver
You apply for scholarships during the application process in the application portal.
SPECTRO Courses
Courses Timetable
Entry Level modules (A)
• Foundations of Cyber Security 12h
• Introduction to Malware 12h
• Introduction to Network Security (UNITN) TBA
• Introduction to Access Control 1 (UR) TBA
• Introduction to Access Control 2 (UR) TBA
• Basic concepts of cryptography 6h
• Cyber Security for the Business User 12h
Advanced modules (B)
• Offensive Security: Applications and Systems 9h
• Information Hiding with Steganography 6h
• Ethical Hacking course on Web Application Security 12h
• Mathematical Foundation of Cryptocurrency 6h
• Privacy Enhancing Technologies 6h
• Quantum Communication and Post Quantum Cryptography 9h
Modules on I&E and Ethics (C)
• Introduction in Agile Project Management 9h
• Academic Ethics and Integrity in CS 12h
• Innovation Management and Digital Economy Principles 12h
• Business Development 1 TBA
• Business Development 2 TBA
