Computer Systems, Communication and Security

Design, build and run a secure computer system!

Degree programme objectives

Programme "Computer systems, communications and security" aims to lead its graduate to understanding of architectures, principles, design methods and operations of secure computer systems, respecting both hardware and software aspects, including network communications. The graduate will also gain deeper knowledge in of the chose specializations of the programme. Specialization "Hardware systems" will lead to acquiring practical skills for design, implementation, analysis, testing and operations of embedded systems. Specialization "Software systems" will lead the graduate to knowledge and skills necessary in all stages of development and changes in extensive software systems, especially information systems. Emphasis is set on knowledge necessary at the design and development of systems with on deployed modern software technologies. Specialization "Information security" will prepare the graduate to work in development and management of systems supporting security operations, with the ability to thoughtfully select and apply methods supporting particular security functionality in computer systems. Specialization "Computer networks and communications" targets architectures, principles of operations of computer networks and applications, work with multimedia data, basic knowledge in the area of parallel systems.

Study plans

Computer Networks and Communications

full-time, specialized

Hardware Systems

full-time, specialized

Information Security

full-time, specialized

Software Systems

full-time, specialized

Admission Procedures
Admission to Master’s programmes in English 2025/2026 (study from autumn 2025)
Submission deadline until midnight 15/4/2025

Acceptance round information
Admission procedures for international students who want to study in English master's degree programmes (following bachelor's) beginning from September 2025. The tuition fee is 4500 Eur per year.
Information on entrance examinations designed for this degree programme
For application process, the applicant needs to do the following steps:
- Submit an electronic application including all required documents and pay the application fee 700 CZK.
Detail information see at: https://www.fi.muni.cz/admission/international/guide.html
Evaluation criteria valid for the applicants applying for a place on this degree programme
See the webpage: https://www.fi.muni.cz/admission/international/info-master.html

Studies

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Objectives
Programme "Computer systems, communications and security" aims to lead its graduate to understanding of architectures, principles, design methods and operations of secure computer systems, respecting both hardware and software aspects, including network communications. The graduate will also gain deeper knowledge in of the chose specializations of the programme. Specialization "Hardware systems" will lead to acquiring practical skills for design, implementation, analysis, testing and operations of embedded systems. Specialization "Software systems" will lead the graduate to knowledge and skills necessary in all stages of development and changes in extensive software systems, especially information systems. Emphasis is set on knowledge necessary at the design and development of systems with on deployed modern software technologies. Specialization "Information security" will prepare the graduate to work in development and management of systems supporting security operations, with the ability to thoughtfully select and apply methods supporting particular security functionality in computer systems. Specialization "Computer networks and communications" targets architectures, principles of operations of computer networks and applications, work with multimedia data, basic knowledge in the area of parallel systems.
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:
- explain architectures, principles, methods of design and operations for secure computer systems;
- understand advanced concepts in designing, developing, managing, analyzing and securing computer systems;
- consider hardware and software aspects of development and operations, including network communications;
- review inter-dependencies between system components and point out major shortcomings and vulnerabilities;
- create both written project report and (oral) presentation of a project.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates
Programme graduate will be prepared to design and maintain operations of secure computes systems with respect to both hardware and software aspects, including network communications. Graduate in the specialization "Hardware systems" will be prepared to design solutions of practical problems with the use of computer hardware, to creatively adjust hardware systems and to deploy them. Graduate in the specialization "Software systems" will be ready to take various roles in the IT departments taking part in the development and operations of information systems and in the use of IT for support of organizations. Graduates of the specialization "Information security" will be able to work in organizations developing or providing systems respecting security requirements, but also in advanced management and operations of such systems. Graduate on the specialization "Computer networks and communications" will be able to work as an architect of large networks, manage network operations and related projects, or to work as an expert in applications or security of computer networks.
Practical Training
The practical training in not an obligatory part of the study program.
Goals of Theses
The goal of Maters's thesis is to demonstrate that student is capable of working on a project of non-trivial size (e.g. to create a useful application, or to formulate and prove advanced mathematical thesis), as well as to demonstrate the capability of presentation and positioning of the results in the context of actual state-of-the-art in the field. Bachelor's thesis is expected to be written in Czech, Slovak or English language. Expected structure of the work includes declaration of the author about the thesis being a school work, declaration of authorship, contents, the proper text, and references. Minimal expected scope of the work is 40 regular pages of the proper text (including illustrations).
Access to Further Studies
After completion of the studies, it is possible to continue in doctoral degree programme at the faculty (after satisfying the admission requirements).