MASTER OF CYBER SECURITY

MQA/SWA12938

Introduction

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia offers various computing programmes. Master of Cyber Security is uniquely designed for special individuals and their organization’s needs. We team up with CyberSecurity Malaysia to ensure the best knowledge delivery.

Teaching Approach

By considering working IT professionals as our main target group, the courses are designed as a 5-day learning module which is presented in classroom style incorporating active learning, lab activities, discussion and real-world case studies. The course is assessed based on 60% ongoing practical assessment and 40% final examination. Assignments are part of the practical assessment and they must be completed within the subsequent three weeks for full-time students and six weeks for part time students.

Course Learning Outcomes
No.Course Learning Outcome
1.Integrate advanced knowledge related to the field of Cyber Security
2.Produce innovative solutions related to the field of Cyber Security
3.Develop solutions related to the field of Cyber Security using appropriate tools
4.Interact effectively through various discussions related to the field of Cyber Security
5.Communicate effectively through the publication and presentation of technical materials related to the field of Cyber Security
6.Apply numerical skills appropriately in solving problems related to Cyber Security
7.Select appropriate digital technologies in solving problems related to the field of Cyber Security
8.Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, autonomy, and accountability in delivering tasks
9.Show the ability to generate ideas and entrepreneurial thinking in the field of Cyber Security
10.Display behaviour consistent with professional, ethical, and social considerations
11.Prove the ability to expand knowledge related to the field of Cyber Security

Bachelor’s Degree in computing from the National University of Malaysia or any other higher education institution approved by the Senate with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.75; 

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in computing from the National University of Malaysia or any other higher education institution approved by the Senate with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 but not reaching 2.75, can be considered subject to internal assessment; 

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in computing from the National University of Malaysia or any other higher education institution approved by the Senate with a CGPA below 2.50 with at least 5 years of working experience in the field of computing can be considered;

 OR

Bachelor’s Degree in a different field from the National University of Malaysia or any other higher education institution approved by the Senate with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, 

AND 

have no less than 5 years of working experience in the field of computing, 

AND 

need to complete prerequisite courses set by the program; 

OR

Other qualifications were equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and have other qualifications or experience approved by the Senate.

Achieved a TOEFL score of not less than 550; 

OR

IELTS with a level not less than 5.5; 

OR

Other qualifications equivalent to level B2 according to The Common European Framework of 

Reference (CEFR)

CategoryCourse Code & Course Name
Compulsory Courses

TX6114 – Computer Security

TX6124 – Network Security

TX6134 – Cyber Law and Ethics

TX6144 – Information Security Management

TM6114 – Research Method in Computing

Project

TX6074 – Project I (4 credits)

TX6078 – Project II (8 credits)

Electives Courses ( Choose 3)

Choose two (2) modules from the following list :

Platform Security Track

TX6224 – Intrusion Detection and Prevention

TX6244 – Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

TX6254 – Security Audit and Assessment

TX6234 – Software Security

 

Digital Forensics Track

TD6104 – Fundamental of Digital Forensics

TD6314 – Digital Media Forensic Analysis

TD6214 – Data Recovery and Analysis



Financial Technology Security Track (endorsed by Standard Chartered)

TX6334 – Digital Banking and Financial Services

TX6344 – Financial Technology and Risk

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