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Computer Science & IT · Master's

Master of Cyber Security

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Program overview

The Master of Cyber Security at UTM University Malaysia is a full-time master’s degree program offered exclusively at the UTM Main Campus in Johor Bahru The program spans three semesters (1.5 years) and is subject to the student’s entry qualifications, requiring a minimum total of 45 credits for graduation

This program is accredited by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) in accordance with the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF), ensuring it meets high educational standards.

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree with good honours from KUTPM(MSU)

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Curriculum

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Additional Courses (for Non-Computer Science/IT Background)

  • MECR0013: Cryptography
  • MECR0023: Computer Security

University Common Elective Courses (Choose 1 Only)

  • UECS6013: IT Project Management
  • UHIS6013: Philosophy of Science and Civilization
  • UHLM6013: Malay Language for Postgraduates
  • UHMS6013: Seminar on Global Development, Economic and Social Issues
  • UHMZ6023: Malaysian Society and Culture
  • UBSS6013: Organization Behavior and Development
  • UBSS6023: Business Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability
  • UHPS6013: Dynamics of Leadership
  • URTS6013: Environmental Ethics
  • UECS6023: Introduction to Technopreneurship
  • UMJJ6013: Basic Japanese Language and Culture

Core Faculty Course (Compulsory)

  • MECR1013: Research Methodology

Core Courses (Compulsory)

  • MECR1023: Information Security Governance and Risk Management
  • MECR1033: Digital Forensics
  • MECR1043: Cloud Computing Security
  • MECR1053: Secure Software Engineering
  • MECR1063: Cryptographic Engineering
  • MECR1073: Penetration Testing

Elective Courses (Choose 3 Only)

  • MECR2113: Business Continuity Planning
  • MECR2123: Security Audit & Assessment
  • MECR2213: Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • MECR2223: Security Data Exploration
  • MECR2233: Security Data Analytics & Visualization
  • MECR2313: Software Exploitation
  • MECR2323: Malware Analysis

Projects (Compulsory)

  • MECR2415: Project 1
  • MECR2427: Project 2

Entry requirements

Master's: a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Typically IELTS 6 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Software developer
  • Security analyst
  • Data scientist
  • Cloud engineer

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