Master of Science in Cyber Security (Online) (Part-time)

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

2.5 years

Mode

Part-time, Online

Intake

Jan, Apr, Jun, Aug

Tuition Fees

RM34,500

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

Notes:

°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

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
- Data Analytics in Cyber Security
- Cyber Security & Threats
- Security Operations Center & Incident Response
- Advanced Ethical Hacking
- Advanced Digital Forensics
- Research Methodology in Computing & Engineering
- Project Paper

Choose 3 Elective modules* from the list below:
- Network Design & Performance
- Information Security Architectures
- Security Audit and Assessment
- E-Investigation
- Applied Scripting in Cyber Security

Note:

* 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.