Overview

Want to become an IT security engineer? Sign up for the HEM Computer Engineering program (Specialization in Cybersecurity)! The high-level program is delivered over two years on a full-time basis, leading to new career prospects in a cutting-edge technology sector.
Duration
2 years
Schedule
Full-time, Daytime
Teaching language
French
Mode of Delivery
On-campus
Next session starts October 6, 2025

Opportunities

IT Certifications

Learners at HEM’s School of Engineering have the chance to earn professional certifications in different areas of IT: Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, etc. Certifications that give you a leg up with recruiters!

Admissions Criteria

  • Required qualifications

    • Bachelor of Fundamental Studies
    • Former Bachelor of Science and Technology
    • Professional degree (S5/S6)
    • Bac + 3 years (S5/S6)
  • Specific pedagogical prerequisites

    C programming language, information systems and databases, data structure and complexity, linear algebra, numerical analysis, probability, statistics, algorithms, English, French

  • Selection procedure

    Review selection criteria: honors, number of years of study, grades in major subjects, etc.)

List of Courses

The HEM Master’s in Computer Engineering (Specialization in Cybersecurity) is spread over two years:

  • Master 1 (fourth year)
  • Master 2 (fifth year)

First year of Master’s degree:

  • Languages
  • Advanced Java EE Programming
  • Graph Theory and Metaheuristics
  • Data Structures and Advanced Programming
  • Big Data Computing and Distributed Architecture
  • Advanced Machine Learning
  • Connected Objects and Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Cloud and Virtualization
  • Multimedia Data Handling
  • Cryptography
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Power Skills, Entrepreneurship and Career Building

Second year of Master’s degree:

  • Languages
  • Advanced Cryptography and Blockchain
  • Mobile Network and Cloud Computing Security
  • Network and System Security
  • Web Application and IP Services Security
  • Security Audits, Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
  • Power Skills, Entrepreneurship and Career Building
  • Internship/PFE
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