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E-learning

Duration

600h.

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Open 24/7

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MACS

Master of Aviation Cybersecurity

600 h master programme designed to train professionals in one of the most critical and fast-growing areas of the air transport industry.

The Master

Program Description

The Master in Aviation Cybersecurity MACS is a specialized online master’s degree designed to train professionals in one of the most critical and fast-growing areas of the air transport industry. This program equips students with the skills to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity threats in the highly interconnected and digitalized aviation ecosystem.

The program is tailored for professionals working in aviation, IT, or safety-critical industries who want to acquire strategic, technical, and managerial knowledge to lead cybersecurity initiatives in airlines, airports, ANSPs, OEMs, and aviation authorities.

Skills

Upon completion of the MACS program, graduates will be able to:

Analyze cybersecurity risks within the aviation ecosystem (airlines, airports, ANSPs, MROs, UAS, etc.).
Develop and implement mitigation strategies to respond to cyber threats.
Understand the legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks relevant to aviation cybersecurity.
Apply cybersecurity techniques to air transport systems, maintenance operations, and navigation infrastructure.
Lead cybersecurity programs and manage cross-functional teams across aviation organizations.

Evaluate future technologies and trends that impact aviation cybersecurity.

Employability

The Master in Aviation Cybersecurity (MACS) has been specifically designed to respond to one of the most urgent talent demands in the aviation industry. As airlines, airports, ANSPs, OEMs, and regulators accelerate their digital transformation, the need for highly qualified professionals in cybersecurity has become a strategic priority.

Graduates of the MACS program are equipped with both technical expertise and managerial capabilities, enabling them to access positions of responsibility across the global aviation ecosystem. The program’s comprehensive approach—covering regulatory, operational, and technological perspectives—ensures that students are prepared not only to face today’s cyber threats but also to anticipate future challenges in an industry where safety, resilience, and trust are paramount.

Career opportunities include:

Cybersecurity Manager / Officer in airlines, airports, ANSPs, and MROs.
Information Security Specialist for aviation authorities and international organizations.
Compliance and Risk Analyst focusing on aviation regulatory frameworks.
Cybersecurity Consultant for OEMs, UAS operators, and technology providers.
Project Leader for digital transformation and resilience initiatives in air transport.
Research and Development Specialist in emerging technologies for aviation security.

Why MACS graduates stand out:

Specialized knowledge in the intersection of aviation and cybersecurity, a niche where demand far exceeds supply.
Practical competencies to design and implement protection strategies for critical infrastructures such as navigation systems, maintenance operations, and flight operations.
A global vision of legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks, ensuring employability in both public and private sectors.
Leadership skills to coordinate multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams, crucial in managing aviation cyber resilience.

In a context where cyber threats evolve as rapidly as technology itself, MACS graduates are positioned as key professionals for the safe, sustainable, and digital future of air transport.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

University graduates or non-graduates professionals of the aeronautical and airport sector.
Required English level: at least B2.

Professionals in airport and aeronautical management

Teachers

Honorary President of ITAérea

Javier Gándara

General Manager of easyJet for Southern Europe

Fernando Echegaray

Chief International Officer at Groupe ADP (Extraordinary Conference)

María José Cuenda

Commercial and Real Estate General Director at AENA

Ignacio Castejón

Chief Financial Officer, AENA.

Ana Salazar

Director of the Sustainability Division at AENA

Luís José Cañón

Director of Innovation and Passenger Experience at AENA

Marta Abardía

Director of Commercial Services at AENA

Ignacio Biosca

Chief Data Officer (CDO) and Aeronautical Market at AENA

Thibaud Morand

General Manager Europe South Pacific at LATAM Airlines

Richard Clark

CEO, Air Europa

Honorary President of ITAérea

Javier Gándara

General Manager of easyJet for Southern Europe

Fernando Echegaray

Chief International Officer at Groupe ADP (Extraordinary Conference)

María José Cuenda

Commercial and Real Estate General Director at AENA

Ignacio Castejón

Chief Financial Officer, AENA.

Ana Salazar

Director of the Sustainability Division at AENA

Luís José Cañón

Director of Innovation and Passenger Experience at AENA

Marta Abardía

Director of Commercial Services at AENA

Ignacio Biosca

Chief Data Officer (CDO) and Aeronautical Market at AENA

Thibaud Morand

General Manager Europe South Pacific at LATAM Airlines

Richard Clark

CEO, Air Europa

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Master of Aviation Cybersecurity

Program Description

Skills

Employability

Admission Requirements

Professionals in airport and aeronautical management

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