Additional Information
| Description | The Master of Cyber Security is a master’s degree course offered on a full-time basis (Open Distance Learning). The Open Distance Learning (ODL) study is conducted fully online. The duration of study for this programme is 3 semesters (1.5 years) and the total number of credits for graduation is 45. It has been accredited by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) based on the current Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF). This programme bridges the gap between those cyber security aspects with the industry requirements. The aim of this programme is to support the global need in producing professional, dedicated and ethical cyber security experts who will effectively plan, design, manage and practice reliable cyber security mechanisms and technologies. The programme is benchmarked against cyber security professional certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional, CPT (Certified Penetration Tester), CSAP (Certified Secure Application Professional), CDSP (Certified Data Security Professional), CHFI (Computer Hacking and Forensic Investigation) and Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK). |
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| Name of Institution | UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA (CAWANGAN JOHOR BAHRU) |
| Qualification | Master's Degree |
| Course Duration | 48 months |
| NEC Field | Computer use |
| Entry Requirements | CGPA ? 2.5 for the Bachelor Degree of Computer Science, or IT, or Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from UTM or any other recognized university by Malaysia ; or CGPA < 2.5 for the Bachelor Degree of Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with 5 years of working experience in related fields (e.g., cyber security/information security) and recognized by University Senate ; or Candidates with non-Computer Science degree (e.g. IT & other engineering) must complete two additional courses during first semester of the programme: 1. Cryptography 2. Computer Security |
| English Requirement | Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP – ELS): Complete level 108 and above |
| Special Requirement | - |
| Scholarship | No Scholarship Available |
| Scholarship URL | - |