Master of Science in Cyber Security

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Duration

18 Months

Method

Online

Time

Full Time

Level

master

> Overview

This 18-month Master in Cyber Security program is designed specifically to prepare individuals with undergraduate degrees in technology disciplines for responsible leadership roles in technology-based and information-based workplaces. Our curriculum was developed with the involvement of leading figures in the cybersecurity industry. The Cybersecurity Master’s Program prepares technical professionals to assess the security requirements of information and network systems and manage the implementation and maintenance of recommended security solutions. The program is designed to develop professional skills that will take you beyond entry-level jobs in cybersecurity. This will give you the knowledge and expertise to assess, design, and build secure computer systems, processes, and people involved in cybersecurity.

> Programme Aim

Apply the necessary skills to protect a network or system from hacking.
Apply theoretical knowledge in real-life scenarios and perform hacking on different devices.
Effectively use the skills to perform ethical hacking.
Be proficient in different techniques used by the attackers to gain access to any device.
Be proficient in the countermeasures for different techniques of hacking.
Be proficient in analyzing and detecting security threats to an organization’s computing systems.
Be proficient in applying security principles and practices to maintain operations of computing systems in the presence of risks and threats.
Effectively communicate across all levels of the organization to convey complex technical matters.
Recognize professional responsibility to make informed decisions on computing practices based on legal and ethical principles.

> Admission Requirements

General Admission Requirements

Submission of a copy of valid government-issued picture identification.
Submission of a copy of an updated Resume.
Any document not in English must be accompanied by a certified translated copy.

Additional Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Cyber Security:

Submit a 500-word essay (Minimum) summarising the applicant’s interest in the program and their professional goals.
Provide Official undergraduate degree in any stream, or a related field with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Provide two (2) Professional Recommendation Letters.
A professional readiness interview will be conducted with the Director of Education if the GPA is below 2.5.

> Course Content

Programme

Ref No.	Module Title
MCS500	Networking and Kali Linux \| 3 credit hours
MCS505	Networking Concept and Kali Linux \| 3 credit hours
MCS510	Kali Linux for Hacking \| 3 credit hours
MCS515	Concepts of Hacking \| 3 credit hours
MCS520	Engineering Hacking \| 3 credit hours
MCS525	Internet of Things and Cryptography \| 3 Credit Hours
MCS530	Forensic Computing – 3 credit hours \| Credit Hours
MCS535	Application And Device Control \| 3 Credit Hours
MCS540	Administration and Audits \| 6 Credit Hours
MCS545	Capstone Project \| 6 Credit Hours

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> How To Apply

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