Master’s Program Builder
A program builder for those who want to try out SET master’s programs
Master’s Program Builder
Hi
We created a course designer based on our master’s programs for those who want to test our studies before committing to long-term education. This program also suits anyone who wants to fill skill gaps in specific areas.
It’s simple: you choose X courses from our master’s programs that interest you and attend classes together with our current students. In addition to lectures, you will have homework, group projects, and more—almost like being a full student.
Who it’s for
Bachelor’s graduates in technical fields (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Systems Analysis) who are considering master’s programs
Experienced IT specialists who aren’t interested in a full master’s program but want to develop specific skills or attend lectures by particular instructors
Benefits
Expert instructors from Ukraine and the USA (Megogo, CIA, Tesla, Berkeley)
Practice-focused learning
Freedom to choose your courses
A forward-looking learning ecosystem
Courses available from March
Entrepreneurship
Difficulty: light
Prerequisites: Conversational English, a startup idea; a team (optional, can form among students)
Course Topics: market ecosystem, strategic thinking, craft & innovate
Language: Ukrainian + English
Instructors: Zhenya Klepa, Alexa Synyacheva
For: Everyone
ECTS Credits: 2
After the course you will: understand how to build a startup, work within the market ecosystem, adapt ideas to real-world conditions, find value propositions for a business, and test ideas using real cases.
Introduction to Deep Learning
Difficulty: medium
Prerequisites: English (B1+), Python (syntax, ML libraries, coding), understanding of basic statistics, linear algebra, and machine learning
Course Topics: classical ML models, modern neural networks, NLP, CV, speech processing, generative AI, multimodality
Language: Ukrainian + English documentation
Instructor: Oleh Basystyuk
For: Innovation engineering + machine learning and cloud technologies
ECTS Credits: 3
After the course you will: create your own pet project, qualify for positions in Deep Learning/ML, and gain theoretical and practical skills (including presentation and communication).
Risk Management in Cybersecurity
Difficulty: light
Prerequisites: understanding of cybersecurity in organizations
Course Topics: risk management, assessment, and practical cybersecurity measures
Language: Ukrainian + English documentation
Instructor: Serhii Kharyuk
For: Cyber master’s programs
ECTS Credits: 2
After the course you will: gain theoretical and practical knowledge for managing cybersecurity risks.
Cryptography 101
Difficulty: light
Prerequisites: English, basic knowledge of algorithms
Course Topics: cryptography fundamentals, symmetric and asymmetric algorithms
Language: Ukrainian + English documentation
Instructor: Dmytro Tereshchenko
For: Cyber master’s programs
ECTS Credits: 3
After the course you will: understand how core cryptographic protocols work.
Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity
Difficulty: medium
Prerequisites: English, basic AI knowledge
Course Topics: using AI for threat analysis, automating processes
Language: Ukrainian + English documentation
Instructor: Andrii Bihdan
For: Cyber master’s programs
ECTS Credits: 3
After the course you will: be able to apply AI for threat analysis and task automation.
Smart Contracts Development
Difficulty: medium
Prerequisites: English, basic programming knowledge
Course Topics: smart contract development, blockchain practices
Language: Ukrainian + English documentation
Instructor: Yurii Kovalchuk
For: IE master’s programs
ECTS Credits: 3
After the course you will: be able to develop smart contracts for blockchain projects.
Non-relational Databases
Difficulty: medium
Prerequisites: basic programming skills
Course Topics: NoSQL, implementing non-relational databases
Language: Ukrainian + English documentation
Instructor: Maksym Ivashura
For: Cloud master’s programs
ECTS Credits: 3
After the course you will: learn to work with NoSQL databases for large data volumes.
Cloud Infrastructure
Difficulty: medium
Prerequisites: English, basic cloud services knowledge
Course Topics: cloud technologies, infrastructure management
Language: Ukrainian + English documentation
Instructor: Dmytro Uzun
For: Cloud master’s programs
ECTS Credits: 3
After the course you will: be able to manage the infrastructure of cloud services.
Your Future Instructors
Jane Klepa
Entrepreneur, executive director, project coordinator, mentor, and speaker with 10 years of experience in tech. Also, Jane is reading the course “Developing entrepreneurship mindset” on Masters’ Programs at SET University.
Alexa Sinyachova
Co-Founder at Moeco, startup growth advisor and Techstars mentor, teaching Entrepreneurship Course at SET University. For the last 15 years, she has been helping start-ups find go-to-market and drive growth. Her experience is focused on seed to series A stage. As a founder herself, she has created a step-by-step guidance on “building pitch deck, that fundraises”.
She was a business strategy advisor for several startups in fintech, blockchain, AI, and IoT. Former Head of Business Development at Diginex Limited, Alexa helped the company find US partners and enterprise customers, search for good tech projects, and take care of the portfolio startups. Alexa is an active member of European and US startup communities and a “super-connector” in the tech industry of Silicon Valley.
Courses in Development
Leadership in Cybersecurity
Forensics of Digital Data
Insider Threats
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
System Design
Data Analysis
MLOps
What SET Masters Students Say
Alex Rozhniatovskyi
The university offers a convenient format and schedule for studying, which can be combined with a full-time job. However, it can sometimes be challenging, especially if you want to submit everything on time and read additional materials. Personally, my studies take about 20-30 hours per week.
It’s great that you can choose disciplines within the course, allowing you to pick what aligns with your interests. However, you will still study not only technical subjects but also management, which is given a lot of attention. I advise future master’s students to apply if they already have an idea for their thesis project and a desire to start their own startup. Otherwise, you’ll need to think quickly after enrolling.
The university team does a lot to improve the learning process and support us as students. There’s also the SET University Community, which is not limited to just students. Here, you can form a team for CTF, listen to lectures from guest speakers, and address your queries.
Oleksandr
Many new acquaintances and impressions from studying for a master’s degree! I expect that with the knowledge gained, we will be able to implement projects that will help the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), who need assistance not only in the form of donations but also through new approaches and developments. Studying is convenient. There is an LMS with all lecture recordings and useful additional materials. Another big plus is that the program does not have a bunch of unnecessary subjects that you are forced to attend. There are many elective courses, allowing you to tailor the program to your needs. My favorite, by the way, is Web Security.
FAQ
What is the class schedule?
Classes take place once a week outside regular working hours.
What is the price per credit?
Each course is made up of a certain number of ECTS credits, as indicated in its description. One credit costs 3000 UAH.
How will the learning process be organized?
The program is delivered online (Zoom lectures + materials on our LMS platform). You’ll have one online session per week in off-work hours, as well as homework, tests, group or individual projects, and Q&A sessions with instructors.
Will I be considered a university student?
You won’t receive a student ID or be able to participate in our official student organizations. However, you will gain access to other online privileges available to students (e.g., student access to cloud platforms, IDEs, Microsoft products, and discounted online learning resources).
What if a course doesn’t suit me?
We provide a course description and prerequisites on our website. If you don’t meet the prerequisites or find the program unclear, the course may not be a good fit. We recommend raising any questions you have with our representative, who will contact you once you submit your application—this way you can make an informed decision.
I don’t have a technical background—can I still study?
Yes, if you’re motivated and eager to learn. We advise reading the course description on our website carefully to see if the content is relevant and understandable for you. We also recommend bringing up any concerns with our representative, who will contact you after you apply—this allows you to make a well-grounded decision.
What do I need to know before making a decision?
→ These are master’s-level courses, so there are certain academic requirements. For instance, you must attend at least 50% of sessions to complete the course successfully, and meet deadlines for homework and other assignments.
→ Also, please note that these courses are only offered once a year, so if you stop midway, we won’t be able to offer a similar course in the near term.
→ Some courses include optional in-person activities in Kyiv. This is not a requirement and won’t affect your grade, but it’s good to be aware of.
Submit your consultation request, choose your subjects, and get ready to SET trial masters
Questions left?
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