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Master of Cyber Security<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Master of Cyber Security is a master by coursework offered on a full-time basis (on-campus or Open Distance Learning). The on-campus study is conducted physically at UTM main campus in Johor Bahru. While the\u00a0Open Distance Learning (ODL) study is conducted fully online. Student\u00a0intakes\u00a0are available for February and September every year. The\u00a0duration of study for this programme is 3 semesters (1.5 years) and\u00a0the total\u00a0number of credits for graduation\u00a0is 45. It has been accredited\u00a0by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) based on the current\u00a0Malaysian Qualifications Framework\u00a0(MQF).<\/p>\n

This programme bridges the gap between those cyber security aspects with the industry requirements. The aim of this programme is to support the global need in producing professional, dedicated and ethical cyber security experts who will effectively plan, design, manage and practice reliable cyber security mechanisms and technologies. The programme is benchmarked against cyber security professional certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional,\u00a0CPT (Certified Penetration Tester), CSAP (Certified Secure Application Professional), CDSP (Certified Data Security Professional), CHFI (Computer Hacking and Forensic Investigation)\u00a0and Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK).\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    GENERAL INFORMATION<\/strong>
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    1.\u00a0\u00a0 Awarding Institution<\/td>\nUniversiti Teknologi Malaysia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2.\u00a0\u00a0 Teaching Institution<\/td>\nUniversiti Teknologi Malaysia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    3.\u00a0\u00a0 Programme Name<\/td>\nMaster of Cyber Security<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4.\u00a0\u00a0 Final Award<\/td>\nMaster of Cyber Security<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5.\u00a0\u00a0 Programme Code<\/td>\nMECRA1AJA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    6.\u00a0\u00a0 Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation<\/td>\nMinistry of Higher Education<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Language(s) of Instruction<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    8.\u00a0\u00a0 Mode of Study (Conventional, distance learning, etc)<\/td>\nConventional; ODL (Open Distance Learning)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    9.\u00a0\u00a0 Mode of operation (Franchise, self-govern, etc)<\/td>\nSelf-governing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    10. \u00a0Study Scheme (Full Time\/Part Time)<\/td>\nFull Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    11. Study Duration<\/td>\n\n

    Full Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Minimum : 1.5 years<\/p>\n

    Maximum : 4 years<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Type of Semester<\/td>\nNo. of Minimum Semesters<\/td>\nNo. of Maximum Semesters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Full Time<\/td>\nPart Time<\/td>\nFull Time<\/td>\nPart Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Normal<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Short<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    COURSE CLASSIFICATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    No.<\/td>\nClassification<\/td>\nCredit Hours<\/td>\nPercentage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    i.<\/td>\nUniversity Common Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ii.<\/td>\nCore Faculty Subjects<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \u00a0<\/td>\nCore Subjects<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    iii.<\/td>\nElective Subjects<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    iii.<\/td>\nProject (I and II)<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n27%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    		45<\/strong><\/td>\n100%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Total Credit Hours to Graduate<\/strong><\/td>\n45<\/strong> credit hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    CAREER OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Security Specialist\/ Administrator\/ Architect\/ Analyst\/ Auditor\/ Director\/ Consultant\/ Engineer\/ Manager; Cryptographer; Cryptanalyst; Chief Information Security Officer; Vulnerability Assessor; Incident Responder; Forensic Expert; Penetration Tester; Source Code Auditor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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