MASTER OF CYBERSECURITY



Programme Overview

The Master of Cyber Security program provides opportunities for degree holders in Computer Science / Information Technology to learn:

  1. Latest trends of Cyber Security content that can be mapped to many international certifications
  2. Latest Technological developments that are relevant to the Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0).
  3. Strong emphasis on the field of networking will give an advantage to prospective students

The type of program offered for the Master of Cyber Security is a program consisting 10 coursework that prepares students for the final capstone project which allows students to apply the knowledge they learned in the taught courses into real-world applications.

Full-Time Duration: 2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester, ( Coursework)

Programme Structure

Core Courses (25 credits)
  • Research Methodology
  • Cyber security
  • Advanced Network Security Programming
  • Network Technology and Security
  • Cryptography and Information Hiding
  • Information Assurance
  • Advanced Digital Forensics
  • Advanced Internet of Thing

Elective Courses (8 credits)
  • Advanced Computer Penetration and Defense
  • Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity
  • Cloud Computing

Research Courses (10 credits)
  • Research Project

Career Prospects

Cyber Security Analyst, Information Security Manager, Network Security Engineer, Cyber Security Consultant, Incident Response Specialist, Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker), Cryptographer, Digital Forensics Experts, Security Software Developer, Cloud Security Specialist, Risk and Compliance Analyst, Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Information Assurance Analyst, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Cyber Security Architect, Cyber Intelligence Analyst, IT Security Auditor.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM26,500

International

RM48,100 

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements
For applicants with a CGPA of not less that 3.00:
  • Possess a Bachelor's Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50-2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
  • Graduate from Universiti Malaya; or
  • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
  • Produce publications in related field; or
  • Receive a scholarship; or
  • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
  • Pass an interview conducted by Faculty; or
  • Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.

Specific Entry Requirements
  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possess a Bachelor's Degree
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: Computer Sciences or Information Technology field.
  • Special Requirements: N/A

English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable