Master of Cyber Security

Master of Cyber Security is a Masters program taught at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 semesters (1.5 years)) options.

The Master of Cyber Security at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is a master’s degree course delivered on a full-time basis through Open Distance Learning (ODL). Students study core topics including Information Security Governance and Risk Management, Digital Forensics, Cloud Computing Security, Secure Software Engineering, Cryptographic Engineering, Penetration Testing, and Research Methodology, alongside a Master Project.

ODL is conducted fully online. The programme has a duration of 3 semesters (1.5 years), with an overall duration of 3–8 semesters subject to the current lesson plan and UTM academic regulations. Students graduate with a total of 45 credits, including Master Project I and Master Project II.

Admission uses CGPA requirements for relevant bachelor degrees, and applicants with non-Computer Science degrees must complete additional courses during the first semester: Cryptography and Computer Security. International students also need EMGS Approval for Study prior to admission.

Modules

• MECR 1023 : Information Security Governance and Risk Management
• MECR 1033 : Digital Forensics
• MECR 1043 : Cloud Computing Security
• MECR 1053 : Secure Software Engineering
• MECR 1063 : Cryptographic Engineering
• MECR 1073 : Penetration Testing
• MECR 1013 : Research Methodology
• MECR 2415 : Master Project I
• MECR 2427 : Master Project II
• MECR 0013 : Cryptography
• MECR 0023 : Computer Security

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Cyber Security at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Cyber Security.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

CGPA ≥ 2.5 for the Bachelor Degree of Computer Science, or IT, or Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from UTM or any other recognized university by Malaysia ; or

• CGPA < 2.5 for the Bachelor Degree of Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with 5 years of working experience in related fields (e.g., cyber security/information security) and recognized by University Senate ; or
• Candidates with non-Computer Science degree (e.g. IT & other engineering) must complete two additional courses during first semester of the programme:

1. Cryptography
2. Computer Security

• Malaysia University Entrance Test (MUET) with a minimum score of Band 4.0 and above; or
• IELTS with a minimum score of Band 6.0 and above; or
• TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 60 and above; or
• Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE), with a minimum score of 169 and above; or
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic with a minimum score of 59 and above; or
• Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) achieving Level 109 and above.

Please check detail of study units at https://odl.utm.my/master-of-cyber-security