Master of Cyber Security

The Master of Cyber Security at City University Malaysia equips professionals with advanced knowledge and practical expertise to secure digital infrastructures, manage cyber risks, and lead strategic security initiatives.

The programme integrates theoretical foundations with real-world applications in areas such as ethical hacking, digital forensics, governance, risk management, and compliance.

Graduates are prepared for leadership and specialist roles including Cybersecurity Manager, Security Consultant, Penetration Testing Lead, Digital Forensics Specialist, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Specialist, and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

Academic Requirement

1. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
2. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted subject to a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in the related fields and rigorous internal assessment; OR
3. Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP and meet a minimum CGPA of 2.00 with a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in the related fields, and rigorous internal assessment. Prerequisite courses:
   1. Software Engineering
   2. Database System
   3. Object Oriented Programming
   4. Computer Communication and Networks
4. Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia (e.g. APEL A), which must fulfil the requirements stated in item (i) or (ii).

Language Requirement (International Students)

• Achieve a minimum score of 6.0 in the IELTS or equivalent.

Semester 1 (Y1/S1)

• Mathematical Foundations for Computing
• Research Methods and Problem Solving
• Seminar on Cyber Security Applications
• Elective 1

Semester 2 (Y1/S2)

• Network Security and Forensics
• Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment
• Project 1
• Elective 2
• Elective 3

Semester 3 (Y1/S3)

• Advanced Cryptography
• Cybersecurity Governance and Applications
• Project 2

Elective Courses

• Advanced Generative Artificial Intelligence
• Quantum Computing
• Risk Management and Threat Intelligence
• Strategic Green IT and Sustainable Digital Solution

• Cybersecurity Manager
• Security Consultant
• Penetration Testing Lead
• Digital Forensics Specialist
• Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Specialist
• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)