Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

亚太科技大学

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBER SECURITY

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

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

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