Which Security MSc?

Need help deciding which degree to go for.

Which postgraduate degree would you choose, and why?

MSc Information Security or MSc Information and Network Security.

Thanks

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NovaHax

Same school or different? As far as the degree name...one isn't going to get you more respect than the other. If they are different schools, you may want to base your decision off of that. Otherwise...see which degree plan has classes that interest you more.

chesternut

NovaHax wrote: »

Same school or different? As far as the degree name...one isn't going to get you more respect than the other. If they are different schools, you may want to base your decision off of that. Otherwise...see which degree plan has classes that interest you more.

Different schools.

Former is offered at University of Glasgow, more prestigious, traditional university. 3rd in Scotland, 17th in UK.

The latter is offered by Robert Gordon University. Voted best modern university, not really know outside Scotland. Offers a one year job placement. Also tops highest percentage of graduate employed after study mainly due to several industrial links with oil companies in Aberdeen.

5ekurity

Do you have a specific curriculum breakdown?

chesternut

5ekurity wrote: »

Do you have a specific curriculum breakdown?

Glasgow's core courses (Information security)
Component-based software engineering
Cyber security
Human-centred security
Requirements engineering
Professional skills & issues
Research methods & techniques
Safety critical systems
Trends in information security
Computing science project proposal.

Robert Gordon's courses (Information and network security)
Computer Security
Database Security
Datamining for Risk Detection
Network Management (CISCO CCNA)
Network Security
Web System Development
Professional Development and Research Skills
Project

5ekurity

Glasgow's seems to be more managerial focused whereas the Robert Gordon seems to be more 'hands on' technical security expert. Just my $.02...if you haven't done so already, request a brochure from each and read the details behind each class / curriculum offering.

chesternut

5ekurity wrote: »

Glasgow's seems to be more managerial focused whereas the Robert Gordon seems to be more 'hands on' technical security expert. Just my $.02...if you haven't done so already, request a brochure from each and read the details behind each class / curriculum offering.

Thanks. Considering I just recently completed my BSc and have no relevant work experience yet, Robert Gordon is probably the better option.

5ekurity

No problem, good luck to you!