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APU-DMU DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMME
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MORE THAN JUST A CYBER SECURITY MASTER PROGRAMME
APU's Master of Science in Cyber Security programme is designed to provide you an edge with the latest technologies that are in line with the Industrial Revolution 4.0. | Digital Transformation for IR4.0 |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS | |
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00, or its equivalent qualification as acceptable by the Senate. • Bachelor’s degree with CGPA 2.50 out of 4.00, but below CGPA 2.75; can be accepted with rigorous assessment (include test, interview or portfolio). • Bachelor’s degree with CGPA below 2.50 out of 4.00, or qualification which is equivalent can be accepted with minimum 5 years relevant working experience in related field. |
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS | |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | • IELTS : 5.0 |
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
This programme is specifically designed to provide:
THE BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAMME |
WHO SHOULD ATTEND |
This programme is geared towards practicing IT/Computing professionals within industry who seek further formal qualifications in Cyber Security. In addition, professionals and managers who wish to enhance themselves with Cyber Security knowledge and skills to postgraduate level will find this programme attractive. Fresh undergraduate students from Cyber Security / Digital Forensics background will also find this programme worthwhile as a path to further enhance their academic qualifications.
MODULES & PROJECT |
The programme comprises 3 pre-requisite modules (for non-Computing students), 10 coursework modules and a Project.
There are 7 compulsory Core Modules and you will have to choose 3 electives from those listed.
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | |
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CORE MODULES | |
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ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE 3)* | |
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PROJECT |
As part of this course, you are expected to complete an extensive project paper in relation to Cyber Security for both academic and industry purposes. This project paper will be supervised by a member of academic staff as the main supervisor. It may involve working with an external organization (probably directly relevant to your work or organization or any of our industry partners). You are given considerable flexibility in choosing any Cyber Security related topics to base your project paper. As for the deliverables, you are required to come up with a prototype / simulation / framework etc. (the list is just an example and not limited to only these) and to produce one project paper and a publishable conference / journal paper consists of summary of the work.
ROCHESTON DISTINGUISHED
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The Rocheston Certified Penetration Tester (RCPT) program stresses research, live labs and interactive sessions on emerging security findings, offering the scope for defining the information security requirements while finding options to enhance existing methodology assets. The RCPT certification is designed and embedded as part of their Advanced Ethical Hacking module in the MSc in Cybersecurity programme, to allow the students to have an industry-standard exposure towards penetration testing as well as an opportunity to upskill themselves in real-life scenarios and simulations through the offered CyberLabs. As such, every student in the programme is given equal opportunity in getting their hands on the certification as part of the syllabus learn in the module without the need of taking up additional training resources. The certification received by the student is valid for 2 years and subject to a renewal process to ensure all Penetration Testers are updated with the current scope of Penetration Testing.
CAREER OPTIONS
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DEMAND GROWING FOR CYBER SECURITY JOBS
“Pikom’s ICT Job Market Outlook in Malaysia 2018 report highlighted that cybersecurity positions are among the top-paying jobs in each of five position levels from fresh graduate to senior manager.” |
Source: https://www.nst.com.my/education/2018/07/391959/what-it-takes-become-cybersecurity-specialist |
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Source: https://newsroom.intel.com/news-releases/global-study-reveals-businesses-countries-vulnerable-due-shortage-cybersecurity-talent/#gs.qc3z9r
Source: https://cybersecurityventures.com/jobs/
https://www.statista.com/statistics/595182/ worldwide-security-as-a-service-market-size/
DEMAND INCREASING FOR SKILLED PROFESSIONALS
“Both the government and the private sector are scrambling for talent. Thousands of information-security jobs are going unfilled as the industry in the U.S. struggles with a shortage of properly trained professionals. By one estimate, there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs by 2021.” |
Source: https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/90182-the-cybersecurity-talent-gap-an-industry-crisis |
Source:
https://newsroom.intel.com/news-releases/global-study-reveals-businesses-countries-vulnerable-due-shortage-cybersecurity-talent/#gs.qc3z9r
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190304005307/en/ ISACA%E2%80%99s-State-Cybersecurity-2019-Survey-Retaining-Qualified
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COURSE FEES
Malaysian Students | International Students |
RM 32,600 | RM 38,500 (USD 9,745) |
* Fees stated above do not include Enrolment Fees, Registration Fees and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.
(N/481/7/0810)(05/24)(MQA/PA11934) |
All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement. |