Programme Overview
The one-year curriculum is meticulously designed to provide students with an in-depth comprehension of cyber threats and the strategic resilience crucial for organisational triumph in the face of emerging cyber threats.
The MSc Cyber Resilience & Crisis Leadership programme is delivered over two semesters, enriching on-campus seminars with online content. The modules range from fundamental courses such as ‘Cyber Security Basics’ to advanced studies in ‘Holistic Resilience’ and ‘Cyber Crisis Management’, each designed to build a solid foundation. The courses are instructed by high-level research professors and experienced practitioners. The curriculum concludes with a Capstone Project and Internship phase, reinforcing practical application. Students embark on a transformative journey, combining theoretical knowledge with real-world simulations. The programme positions graduates as capable leaders, ready to navigate the complexities of the cyber landscape.
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Walter PerettiEnseignant
Ingénieur, Genie informatique, UTC Responsable Campus Cyber
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Career services & Employment
Graduates of the MSc Cyber Resilience & Crisis Leadership programme emerge as sought-after professionals in the constantly evolving cybersecurity landscape. Our alumni are well prepared for leadership roles in multinational corporations, government agencies and cybersecurity consultancies with a solid understanding of risk management, information security systems and crisis response strategies.
Affiliated with “Campus Cyber,” the programme guarantees an abundance of industry collaboration opportunities, connecting students with more than 160 dedicated stakeholders from a variety of sectors.
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Upon completion of the MSc Cyber Resilience & Crisis Leadership programme, graduates will emerge as highly skilled professionals ready for immediate deployment. Equipped with a robust skill set, our alumni will demonstrate proficiency in:
- Geopolitical Monitoring: Proficiently tracking cyber-threats and cyber-crime on a global scale.
- Risk Identification: Identifying the risks of intrusion into an organization’s information systems.
- Data Risk Analysis: Analyzing risks affecting digital data, ensuring comprehensive threat assessment.
- Business Intelligence Implementation: Applying business intelligence strategies to enhance organizational resilience.
- Security Architecture Design: Creating security architectures tailored to the specific risk levels of an organization.
- Tendering for Security Solutions: Conducting effective calls for tenders for security architectures and solutions.
- Vendor Selection: Choosing suitable cyber security service providers based on organizational needs.
- Regulatory Compliance: Keeping abreast of regulatory developments in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.
- Network and Service Security: Ensuring the secure operation of networks and services.
- Data and Asset Protection: Safeguarding the company’s data and intangible assets against potential threats.
- Premises and Infrastructure Security: Implementing measures to secure sensitive premises and critical infrastructures.
- Operational Security: Executing operational security protocols for comprehensive protection.
- Cybersecurity Organizational Planning: Developing strategic plans for effective cybersecurity management.
- Training and Consultancy: Providing training and advice for support services, ensuring staff readiness.
- Inclusivity and Multiculturalism: Incorporating principles of inclusion for disabled individuals and fostering multicultural awareness.
- Project and Change Management: Mastering project and change management methodologies for effective implementation.
- Crisis Management Anticipation: Anticipating and preparing for crisis management scenarios to ensure swift and effective responses.
- Budgetary Planning: Developing provisional budgets and financing plans aligned with cybersecurity initiatives.
- Management Control: Implementing management control measures for effective budget steering.
- Subcontractor Monitoring: Vigilantly monitoring and controlling subcontractors to maintain a robust cybersecurity framework.
This comprehensive skill set positions our graduates as adept leaders in cybersecurity, ready to tackle the evolving challenges of the digital landscape.
The ESILV careers service aims to help students realise their potential by offering dedicated careers coaching to define and achieve their career goals.
As a student of ESILV, you’ll attend careers seminars and events throughout your studies, such as the iPitch&Meet event.
Each year, the ESILV careers service proposes 40 exclusive on-campus events to introduce students to companies and to our network of 20,000 alumni:
- International Week
- Alumni fairs (in Paris and overseas in partner institutions)
- Meet & Greet with corporate partners
- Career development workshops
- Job fairs (in Paris and overseas in partner institutions)
- Devinci Startup events
ESILV is proud of its student community engagement and its three career-oriented student clubs:
- Devinci Partners (focused on relations with corporate partners)
- Devinci Junior Entreprise (offers junior consultant services to companies)
- Devinci Investments (opens the doors for students hoping to learn more about Finance)
The careers service and employment in numbers:
- 15,000 internship opportunities published on our dedicated platform
- 40 company visits/conferences per year
- More than 200 corporate partners attend our events
- 7 job fairs per year
- 1 Devinci Startup service to guide you to create your company
Learn more about our careers events.
How to apply
Requirements
ESILV welcomes self-motivated students looking to tackle new challenges. We look for students from any academic background, as long as they present a clearly defined study project or career goal.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- 4 year undergraduate degree or 240ECTS or equivalent.
- IELTS 6.5 (or TOEIC/TOEFL/CEC equivalent)
Native English speakers, and those who have previously graduated from a programme taught in English, are exempted
If you are unable to take your English test at a dedicated Language center, we are happy to offer some alternatives:
- If you have previously passed an official English test, even if it is past its official expiry date, you can submit this to your application.
- You can take the TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition
- You can take the Duolingo online English test
- If you have previously passed an EasySpeaking test, you can submit this to your application.
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For further information, please contact the international admissions team : international.admission@devinci.fr
Whatsapp +33 (0)7 86 16 74 66
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Application process
Admission to ESILV programmes is selective. We encourage candidates from business and non-business backgrounds to apply. Selection is based on academic excellence, study projects, personal achievements, international awareness and the willingness to contribute to ESILV ’s learning environment. Candidates will be evaluated first on their application documents and secondly on their performance during the online interview.
All applications to programmes at ESILV must be made on our online application portal. Your application will be evaluated by the admissions team and by the course director. You will be notified by email of the final decision.
Important Note: Please use only ONE email address to submit your Online Application and to communicate with the Admissions team.
Your application may be done in several stages. The information entered each time will not be lost. Application fees must be paid online by bank card. The application fee is not refundable under any circumstances. If you encounter any problems during the completion of your online application, please send an email to international.admissions@devinci.fr
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Tution fees & Finance your education
2025-2026 FEES: €12900
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June (October intake)
Fees include :
- Tuition fees
- School administrative fees
- Access to student facilities (La Defense campus including library, sports rooms, cafeterias, incubator)
- Access to the ESILV careers service during your studies
- Lifetime access to the ESILV alumni network
Scholarships
EMLV offers merit-based scholarships and guidance for government scholarships.
Find full details of ESILV scholarships on the Fees and Funding page