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Master’s Degree in Systems, Networks and Cybersecurity Administration
Updated on 09/06/2025
Certification
Titre de niveau 7enregistré au répertoire national des certifications professionnelles
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The ESIIA Master’s degree in Systems, Networks and Cybersecurity Administration (SRC) is a qualification listed on the RNCP at Level 7, which, over a two-year period, trains experts capable not only of building and maintaining IT infrastructures, but also of protecting them against modern threats.
This programme is perfectly suited to the needs of managers responsible for Systems, Networks and Cybersecurity, who are seeking creative, passionate, curious and highly motivated professionals.
The ESIIA Master’s degree in SRC enables graduates to be highly operational from their very first professional experience. The programme includes courses, conferences, masterclasses and business games delivered by professionals who are experts in their respective fields.
Students also benefit from facilitated connections with our premium network of partner companies in order to complete their work-study programme.
Programme objectives
The ESIIA Master’s degree in Systems, Networks and Cybersecurity Administration (SRC) is a State-recognised Level 7 qualification designed to achieve the following objectives:
- Deploying and optimising server infrastructures (Windows Server, Linux) and mastering virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
- Designing high-performance and scalable networks (advanced routing, switching, VLAN, VPN)
- Being able to migrate and manage infrastructures on the
- Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Implementing firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and EDR solutions
- Learning to think like a hacker in order to identify vulnerabilities before they are exploited
- Securing access via Active Directory and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Using methods such as EBIOS RM to assess threats to the company
- Using tools such as Ansible, Terraform or Docker to automate server deployment
- Mastering Python and PowerShell to create monitoring and automated incident response tools
- Applying international standards (ISO 27001) and regulations (GDPR, NIS 2)
- Knowing how to respond to major cyberattacks (e.g., ransomware) in order to restore business operations as quickly as possible
Prerequisites
RECRUITMENT LEVEL(S)
Bachelor’s degree / Licence and Bac+4
Prerequisites: The ESIIA Master’s degree in Systems, Networks and Cybersecurity Administration (SRC) is open to holders of a Licence/Bachelor’s degree or any other Level 6 qualification, and, for entry into the second year of the Master’s programme, to candidates who have completed Master 1 or have obtained an exemption from the certifying authority.
Admission is based on application review and, if necessary, an interview.
Career Opportunities
- SOC Analyst
- Cybersecurity Consultant
- Cybersecurity Engineer
- Ethical Hacker
- Cloud Architect
- Systems and Network Engineer
- Critical Infrastructure Administrator
- Information Systems Security Manager
- Infrastructure Project Manager
- Team Manager
- DevSecOps Manager
Teaching Methods and Assessment
Assessment Methods: Case studies and/or tests and/or essays and/or text analyses and/or multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and/or oral assessments and/or research projects / Continuous assessment / Work-study and competency evaluation (written + oral) / Thesis defence / Professional evaluation in the company
Programme Summary Documents: Course materials (PDF, and/or Word, and/or PPT formats), case studies and/or audio and video resources, and any exercises to be completed during the programme
Admission Procedures and Deadlines
ACCESS DEADLINES
Applications for the September 2025 intake are open from 1 March to 20 September 2025
Applications for the deferred January 2026 intake continue until 18 December
Modalities
Access to our programmes can be initiated:
By the employer,
By the employee with their consent,
By a student or their legal guardian
Work-study programmes are available from the third year onwards.
Once the application form has been completed, our school undertakes to respond within 72 hours.
If the programme requires prerequisites, we will then propose, regardless of the funding method you intend to use, a knowledge assessment and/or a positioning interview (by telephone or videoconference) and/or a review of your application file.
Duration of Studies:
DURATION OF STUDIES:
- 2 years for students holding a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification, and 1 year for students who have completed their first year of the Master’s programme.
- Work-study programme available from the third year onwards.
programme
FIRST YEAR
The first-year SRC programme, designed to develop managerial skills, is structured as follows:
Semester 1:
Corporate Strategy
Human Resources Management and Organisational Behaviour
Project and Innovation Management
Managerial Geopolitics
Corporate Finance and Cash Management
English
Business Challenges in a Globalised Economy
Business Law
Semester 2:
Innovation & Business Model
Management of Collaborative Tools
Globalisation and International Economics
Environmental Management and Sustainable Strategies
Introduction to Information Systems
Databases and Data Management
Fundamentals of Information Security
CRM & Marketing Automation
Business Game
Internship (Optional)
SECOND YEAR
The SRC specialisation year is organised around two (2) main areas:
AREA 1: SPECIALISATION SUBJECTS
Semester 1:
Data Architecture & Data Storytelling
Network Security and Firewalling
Programming and Software Development
ISO 27001 and Offensive/Defensive Security
Semester 2:
Digital Law and GDPR
Advanced Network Architecture
Crisis Management and Business Continuity Planning
Virtualisation and Cloud Computing
Business Game
Internship (Compulsory)
Professional Dissertation Writing
AREA 2: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Validation of competence blocks:
Block 1: Create and develop a digital entrepreneurship project with the support of AI
Block 2: Design a digital project using a UX Design approach while integrating AI
Block 3: Manage a digital project using agile methodology, developing its functional specifications and technical requirements
Block 4: Develop an e-marketing and communication strategy for a digital entrepreneurship project with the support of AI
Block 5: Conduct studies and produce reports in competitive intelligence and corporate strategy
Tuition Fees
Information regarding the cost of this programme can be accessed by clicking on the following link : https://esiia.fr/tarifs-et-financements/
Prix de la formation en alternance : 10500€ TTC/ an
Prix de la formation en initiale : 7500 € TTC / an
Frais d’inscription : 1000 € TTC
Salaire
La moyenne de salaire annuel en sortie de Mastere en Cybersecurite est de 28 K€.