Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Lucca, Italy
Disciplines
Cyber Security
Overview
During the PhD program, students will learn to approach cybersecurity problems from different perspectives, within an inter- and multidisciplinary team of experts from other fields. They will have the opportunity to tackle real case studies proposed by actors and stakeholders from the private and public sectors. At the end of their PhD studies, students will be able to face the growing complexity of cyber-attacks, thanks to a holistic approach embracing technological, economic, human, social, and legal aspects.
Career opportunities include, in addition to academic careers, managerial roles in the private sector and public administration, government bodies, as well as diverse types of research organizations that require professionals, experts, and executives with solid scientific skills, technological and methodological backgrounds in cybersecurity.
Features
- At IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, the opportunities are, therefore, in the academic field, in multiple disciplines (engineering, computer science, economics, legal, and management), the public sector, including the National Cybersecurity Agency, research laboratories, both study centres and centres of expertise, and the private sectors for services, industrial safety, and professional consulting.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Aspects in Cybersecurity
- Software, System, and Infrastructure Security
- Data Governance & Protection
- Human, Economic, and Legal Aspects in Cybersecurity
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applications for the PhD Programs can only be submitted electronically. Applicants must fill out the online application form (registration required), providing personal data and attaching the required documents. Basic instructions for the submission procedure will be provided after registration. Applications cannot be submitted after the deadline.
- Applicants must select the desired PhD Program/Track for which they wish to apply. Candidates can also apply to more than one PhD Program/Track; in this case, they are required to submit one application for each PhD Program/Track selected.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
All PhD students admitted are exempt from paying tuition fees.
Living costs
Lucca, Italy: 1,133-1,618 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.