Introduction

Discipline

Computer Security System

Program

Master's Degree Program

Qualification Awarded

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBER SECURITY

Awarding Institution

Asia Pacific University (APU) Degree Award / APU-DMU Dual Degree Award

Recognition of Qualification

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

Course Duration

12 - 18 months/ 2 - 2.5年（Part Time)

Intake

January, March, July, November

Class Location

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation （Bukit Jalil）

Course Syllabus

Major Subjects

Pre-Requisite Modules (For Non-Computing Students)
Duration: 1 month (Full-time) / 4 months (Part-time)
Programming in Python
Database Fundamentals
Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Tools

Core Modules
Applied Machine Learning in Cyber Security
Information Security Design
Cyber Security & Threats
Security Operations Center & Incident Response
Advanced Ethical Hacking
Advanced Digital Forensics
Research Methodology in Computing & Engineering
Project Paper

Elective Modules (Choose 3)*
E-Investigation
Network Design & Performance
Information Security Architectures
Security Audit and Assessment
Artificial Intelligence
*Elective modules may be pre-selected for students at the beginning of the semester. If students wish to change these pre-selected elective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules – however such changes may prolong the study duration.

Entry Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00, or its equivalent qualification as acceptable by the Senate.

• Bachelor’s degree with CGPA 2.50 out of 4.00, but below CGPA 2.75; can be accepted with rigorous assessment (include test, interview or portfolio).

• Bachelor’s degree with CGPA below 2.50 out of 4.00, or qualification which is equivalent can be accepted with minimum 5 years relevant working experience in related field.

• English Requirements for international students: IELTS 5.0

Notes :
° Applicants without a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Cyber Security or Forensic Computing must pass the perquisite modules in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics to continue with the Master’s degree.
* Applicants without a Computing-related Bachelor’s degree must pass the pre-requisite modules to continue with the Master’s Degree.

Course Fees

Budget

< RM35000 (estimated total amount of the tuition and miscellaneous fees for the entire program)

Tuition Fee

RM 42,800

Application Fee

RM800

Other Fees

Library Deposit(refundable)/ RM500

The fee listed above is only for reference. For the actual information of the tuition fees, please click here to inquire.

Course Inquiry

Student Services Department - info@apu.edu.my
Contact Number: 03-8996 1000

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation