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 - ODL

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
2 - 2.5 years
Intake
January, March, July, November
Class Location
  • Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation （Bukit Jalil）

Specialty

Course Syllabus

Major Subjects
Pre-Requisite Modules (For Non-Computing Students)
Duration: 4 months (ODL)
Programming in Python
Database Fundamentals
Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Tools

Core Modules
Information Security Design
Applied Machine Learning in Cyber Security
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)*
Network Design & Performance
Information Security Architectures
Security Audit and Assessment
E-Investigation
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

General Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.
Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.

°Applicants without a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Cyber Security or Forensic Computing must pass the prerequisite 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.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Student

Achievements of Students

Achievements of Graduates

Course Fees

Budget
< RM40000 (estimated total amount of the tuition and miscellaneous fees for the entire program)
Tuition Fee
RM37,800
Application Fee
RM 800
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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