Master of Science in Cyber Security (ODL)

This programme is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of cyber security, addressing critical areas such as incident response, security auditing, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. Students will also gain hands-on experience with live data monitoring and learn how to build defense strategies in a cyber threat simulation environment.

Students can engage in research through APU's Forensic and Cyber Security (FSEC) Research Centre, and also benefit from professional certifications like the Rocheston Certified Penetration Tester (RCPT), Certified Hacker Forensics Investigator (CHFI), and Certified Security Operation Centre Analyst (CSOC).

General Requirements

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.

°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. 

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
 

English Requirements

International Students

• IELTS : 5.5
   

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Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (previous Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree taught in English) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents. 

Pre-Requisite Modules (for non-computing students)
Duration: 4 months (ODL)
 

• Programming in Python
• Database for Data Science
• 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

Elective Modules (Choose 3)*
 

• Network Design & Performance
• Information Security Architectures
• Security Audit and Assessment
• E-Investigation
• Applied Scripting in Cyber Security

* 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.

Graduates can pursue career opportunities as:

• Cyber Security Analyst
• Information Security Consultant
• Incident Response Consultant
• Security Architect
• Digital Forensic Investigator
• Cyber Security Engineer
• Information Security Engineer
• Cyber Security Manager