MSc Security and Cloud Computing (SECCLO) (Joint Erasmus+)

The joint master's programme in Security and Cloud Computing focuses on two aspects of modern computing systems, cloud computing and information security. Students gain security knowledge, and hands-on R&D skills and learn how to build next-generation cloud and mobile computing services and applications. Graduates receive degrees from two European universities and choose between positions in industrial R&D, security engineering and consulting, or PhD studies.

Security and Cloud Computing at KTH

The master's programme in Security and Cloud Computing focuses on two aspects of modern computing systems, cloud computing and information security. Cloud computing means, in a broad sense, highly distributed and scalable computation and data storage in data centres as well as physically accessible devices. Information security means protection of computation, communication and data from unauthorised access.

The programme responds to the demand for professional engineers who can innovate and build the next generation cloud and mobile computing services and applications. The emphasis on combining strong security knowledge with hands-on R&D skills in a specific technical area, cloud computing, is a special characteristic of the programme.

Study at two European universities

During the two-year programme, you will get a unique experience of studying in two different countries while gaining a broad understanding of the latest and future technologies for secure cloud and mobile computing systems.

SECCLO is jointly offered by six European universities:

Aalto University, Finland

• KTH Royal Institute of Technology
• The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway
• Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Denmark
• University of Tartu, Estonia
• EURECOM, France

The double degree from two universities means wider opportunities for employment. It also means freedom to choose from several second-year specialisation options that one university could not offer alone.

The first year is spent at Aalto University in Finland, the second year is spent at the university that offers the student's chosen specialisation.

Specialisation in Communications Systems at KTH

Students wanting to spend their second year at KTH will take the specialisation in Communications Systems. The specialisation takes a holistic view of the Internet infrastructure and its cloud-based services and applications. It covers the topics required for developing the next generation of global communication systems that connect the cloud services and devices. Students work in a research environment with ample experimental resources and close contact with industry – including leading system manufacturers, service developers and providers, and advanced early adopters.

The specialisation includes one mandatory course and a wide range of elective courses, allowing the student to focus on different subject areas, such as network systems security, network infrastructures, or wireless networking. Many courses are problem-oriented with self-directed and project-based work.

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm is one of Europe’s leading technical universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers, and faculty from around the world dedicated to advancing knowledge.

History

KTH is a university with a rich history of pioneering ideas and innovation that dates back to 1827. For nearly 200 years KTH has educated students who have gone on to influence our present and make the technological advances that define modern society. Still today, KTH shapes the talents that will find the solutions for tomorrow’s challenges.

Research

KTH is working with industry and society in the pursuit of sustainable solutions to some of humanity’s most significant challenges: climate change, future energy supply, urbanisation, and quality of life for the rapidly-growing elderly population. We are addressing these with world-leading, high-impact research and education in natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as in architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history, and philosophy. Almost two-thirds of the SEK 4 billion turnovers are related to research.

Basic and applied research is performed side-by-side at KTH and interdisciplinary research is conducted in parallel with work in specific fields.

Career

KTH maintains close relationships with an expanding network of international companies and the industrial community in a number of fields, and working and studying here provides access to this network.

The latest career report shows that 94 percent of those who graduated from KTH 2010-2012 have been employed since they finished their degree and a remaining 6 percent have gone on to Ph.D. studies. Of the international student population, 30 percent go on to Ph.D. studies at KTH or other renowned universities. 32 percent of KTH Alumni leave Sweden for work or studies abroad. 13 percent lead others in their work, and 13 percent have already received their first managerial position.