SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Applicants for Master of Science in Cybersecurity (Coursework) must possess:

a) A bachelor’s degree with Honours related to Computing or Science and Technology from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 2.75; or

b) A bachelor’s degree with Honours related to Computing or Science and Technology from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.00 – 2.74 and relevant work experience; or

c) A bachelor’s degree with Honours from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 2.75 and THREE (3) years’ work experience in the computing-related field.

d) Fulfil the English language requirements as set by the University Senate.

Applicants for Master of Science in Cybersecurity (Coursework and Dissertation) must possess:

a) A bachelor’s degree with Honours related to Computing or Science and Technology from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 3.00; or

b) A bachelor’s degree with Honours related to Computing or Science and Technology from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.00 – 2.94 and relevant work experience;

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

MODE A: COURSEWORK

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity by coursework is a 40-credit-hour programme which comprises the following:

Core Courses (13 Credit Hours)
STIC5003 Information Security Management*
STIC5013 Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance*
STIC5023 Data and Network Security
STIC5033 Information Assurance
STIC5043 Sentiment & Social Media Management
STIC5053 Cybersecurity Analytics
STIC5063 Online Business, Financial Technology & Cybersecurity
SZRZ6014 Research Methodology

Elective Courses (6 credit hours)
Choose a minimum of SIX (6) credits from the following list or any other courses approved by the Dean of School of Computing (SoC):

STIC6003 Hacking and Penetration Tests
STIC6013 Data Fitting and Analysis
STIC6023 Cybersecurity in Social Media
STIC6033 Cyber Psychology
STIC6043 Ethics, Policy & Cybersecurity Law
STIJ6084 Forensic Computing

Project Paper (9 credit hours)
STIC6999 Project in Computing

* Courses embedded with professional certifications by CyberSecurity Malaysia
Certified Information Security Awareness Manager (CISAM)
Certified Information Security Management System ISO/IEC27001:2013 - Auditor (CISMS) Tuition Fees for each course is RM3300.00

MODE B: COURSEWORK AND DISSERTATION

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity by coursework and dissertation is a 40-credithour programme, which comprises the following:

Core Courses (13 Credit Hours)
STIC5003 Information Security Management*
STIC5013 Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance*
STIC5023 Data and Network Security
SZRZ6014 Research Methodology

Elective Course (3 Credit Hours)
Choose ONE (1) course from the following list or any other courses approved by the Dean of School of Computing (SOC):

STIC5033 Information Assurance
STIC5053 Cybersecurity Analytics
STIC5043 Sentiment & Social Media Management
STIC5063 Online Business, Financial Technology & Cybersecurity
Dissertation (24 Credit Hours)
STIC69924 Dissertation

* Courses embedded with professional certifications by CyberSecurity Malaysia
Certified Information Security Awareness Manager (CISAM)
Certified Information Security Management System ISO/IEC27001:2013 - Auditor (CISMS)
Tuition Fees for each course is RM3300.00