IT Security & Privacy Management

Language: English
Location: Munich
Duration: 5 days in 1 week
Start: 02 November 2026
Cost: 3,619 EUR
ECTS: 5
Enhance your expertise in safety and risk management with a focus on IT-related risks through our distinguished certificate program in IT-Security & Privacy Management. This intensive five-day course, a standalone option within the Executive MBA in Business & IT, equips experienced professionals with theoretical foundations and practical insights.

Delivered by professors from the TUM and from the Institute of Information Systems and Digital Business, the curriculum seamlessly integrates theory, group collaboration, and personal development components. This module will support you in understanding the growing importance of IT security while learning how to skillfully apply compliant IT security systems in your business domain.

Bridge IT risk management with organization-wide risk frameworks. Get informed now.

5 ECTS credits possible:
The certificate program is eligible as an elective for our Executive MBA Business & IT students.

Quick Info

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Benefits

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Strategic Risk Alignment

You will gain insights to align IT risk management with organization-wide frameworks, enabling strategic decision-making for a lasting impact on your business’s resilience.

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Privacy & Security Regulations

You will learn how to apply IT security systems that comply relevant standards. Equip yourself to ensure your business operates within the bounds of privacy and security regulations.

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IT-Risk Management

You will enhance your ability to assess and tackle evolving IT risks, including cybercrime. Strengthen security awareness across your organization, fortifying its resilience against emerging threats.

Program Overview

You can find all the important information about the certificate program here. Below you can find out the objectives of the program, the exact details of the process, what you will learn and which lecturers will teach you the content.
During our IT-Security & Privacy Management certificate program, you will equip yourself to comprehend the escalating significance of IT security. Gain practical skills to implement compliant IT security systems, enhancing your ability to advise management on linking IT risk with organization-wide risk frameworks.

Program:

IT Security & Privacy Management

Target audience:

Experienced IT or technical experts, digital managers or managers

Format & Timing:

On campus – Limited number of participants

Study location:

Munich

Language:

English

Dates:

02 – 06 November 2026

Application deadline:

02 October 2026

Application process:

You will receive confirmation of whether you are approved to attend the certificate program the latest 3 weeks prior to the start of the course.

Admission requirements:

To be eligible, applicants are required to have a Master’s entry qualification (i.e. Bachelor’s degree, Diploma, Magister or “Staatsexamen”). In addition, candidates must demonstrate at least three years of relevant full-time professional work experience acquired after completing their first degree. Prior leadership experience is not a formal requirement but is considered an advantage during the admissions review. Proficiency in English is required.

Assignment:

To receive the certificate you will have to pass the assignment of the week. The exam can consist of a group presentation during the week or a written assignment after the module. Subject to change.

ECTS:

5 ECTS

Creditability:

This certificate program can be credited as an elective with 5 ECTS towards our Executive MBA Business & IT.

Participation Fee:

3,619 EUR*

Note for EMBA students: If this certificate program is taken as an elective module, the participation fee is included in the EMBA tuition. You can select this option during the registration process.

Discounts:

10% discount for TUM alumni, members of EuroCIO and VOICE e.V. and members or employees of our strategic cooperation partners (see below).

*Based on our experience, the German tax benefits help many participants self-finance their education, as these can be worth up to 50% of tuition fees and program-related travel costs. Please consult your tax advisor for more details. For participants of our programs residing outside Germany this might be applicable, please check the situation with the local tax authorities in your country of residence.  
Prof. Dr. Helmut Krcmar,
TUM School of Management
Prof. Dr. Andreas Hein,
HSG St. Gallen
During the IT-Security & Privacy Management certificate program, you will learn about:
  • Security & Risk Management and its growing signigicance for organizations.
  • Privacy Management including rules, regulations, and concepts.
  • Managing IT Risks by analyzing, evaluating, and addressing these.
  • Aligning Enterprise Risk Management and IT Risk Management.
  • IT Risk Management Processes.
  • How to handle new Risks, e.g., Cyber Crime.
  • Enhancing security awareness in organizations.

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