Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Master of Science in Cybersecurity is a Masters program taught at Zayed University, UAE. Intake: each semester (c cohorts each semester on both the Abu Dhabi and Dubai campus). The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 Semesters (On Average)) options.

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity at Zayed University builds skills across information and network security, digital forensics, cyber-criminal behaviour, and cybersecurity management. The curriculum combines required courses such as SEC606 Information Security in the Digital World, SEC615 Network and Internet Security, SEC625 Smart Digital Device Forensics, SEC635 AI-Driven Cybersecurity, SEC675 Cyber Criminal Behavior, and SEC699 Research Thesis.

Study is delivered in English and organized over four semesters (on average). Each year includes two regular semesters and one summer semester. Courses run in a full 16-week semester, with classes generally scheduled weeknights from 6:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, meeting once each week. The program accepts cohorts each semester on the Abu Dhabi and Dubai campus and culminates in a research-driven thesis.

Modules

• SEC601 Research Methods
• SEC606 Information Security in the Digital World
• SEC615 Network and Internet Security
• SEC620 Information Security Management
• SEC625 Smart Digital Device Forensics
• SEC635 AI-Driven Cybersecurity
• SEC675 Cyber Criminal Behavior
• SEC699 Research Thesis
• INS624 Architecture and Applications of Internet of Things Technologies
• SEC650 Advanced Database Security and Threat Mitigation
• SEC660 Special Topics in Cybersecurity

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in Cybersecurity at Zayed University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Zayed University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Zayed University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science in Cybersecurity.

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

Admission is open to males and females of all nationalities.

• An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 (or 2.5 for conditional admission) or higher on a 4.0-point scale or equivalent.

• A TOEFL score of 213 CBT, 79 iBT (or 197 CBT, 71 iBT for conditional admission), or
• An IELTS (Academic) overall band score of not less than 6.0 (or 5.5 for conditional admission), or
• Evidence that the applicant is a native speaker of English who has completed his/her undergraduate education in an English medium institution in a country where English is the official language.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.zu.ac.ae/main/en/gsd/_graduate-degree-programs/master-of-science-in-cybersecurity

• Information security expert in upper-level positions, including information security management, cyber security specialist, network/internet security specialist, digital forensic analyst, and information security analyst.
• Secure Web-Based e-Services
• Law Enforcement and Financial Institutions
• Information Security Audit/Consultancy Firms
• Chief Information/Data Security Officer/Advisor, Security Architect, and Privacy and Security Product Manager
• Government Organizations (Where National Security Needs are a Priority)

9 fully funded scholarships are listed for UAE. See UAE scholarships.