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.
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.
| 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)
| Category | Course 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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