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

Intake

January, May, August, December

Class Location

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation （Bukit Jalil）

Course Syllabus

Major Subjects

Pre-Requisite Modules (For non-Computing students: to be completed upon 1st month of the programme):
Cyber Security
Digital Forensics
Digital Forensic and Cyber Security Tools

Core Modules:
Information Security Design
E-Investigation
Cyber Security & Threats
Security Operations Center (SOC) & Incident Response
Advanced Ethical Hacking
Advanced Digital Forensics
Research Methodology in Computing & Engineering
Project

Elective Modules (Choose 3)*:
Network Design & Performance
Information Security Architectures
Security Audit and Assessment
Data Analytics in Cyber Security
Applied Scripting in Cyber Security

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 34,600

Application Fee

RM800

Other Fees

Library Deposit(refundable)/ RM500

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Course Inquiry

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

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation