The Master of Cyber Security is a master’s degree course offered on a full-time basis (Open Distance Learning). The Open Distance Learning (ODL) study is conducted fully online. The duration of study for this programme is 3 semesters (1.5 years) and the total number of credits for graduation is 45. It has been accredited by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) based on the current Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF).
Mode (Taught Course)
- Mode 1: Full-Time (Section 01) – Class, exam Face-to-face (Class 10AM – 5PM)
- Mode 2: ODL (Section 52) – Class, exam all Fully Online (1st Cohort enter Semester 2022/2023-2)
Websites
- Full Time: (Master of Cyber Security | Faculty of Computing (utm.my))
- ODL: (MASTER OF CYBER SECURITY | Open and Distance Learning (School of Graduate Studies) (utm.my))
Duration
- 3-8 Semesters
Handbook
Admission Requirement
- A recognized Bachelor’s Degree with good honours with minimum CGPA 2.50 / 4.00 or equivalent.
- International applicants must satisfy academic admission and English language proficiency requirements (IELTS band 6, TOEFL score 550 or CEFR B2) and any other conditions specified.
- Candidates from English speaking countries are exempted from the UTM English Language requirements.
- *** This program receives students with different bachelor’s degrees (Non-CS or IT):
For students from a non-Computer Science or IT background, the program requires them to take 2 additional courses (Computer Security and Cryptography) as a prerequisite to a few core courses in a program. This is because some courses in our program require some technical fundamental computing skills such as Penetration Testing, Malware Analysis, Cloud computing Security, and Cryptographic Engineering.
Total Credits
- CATEGORY 1: CS/IT students = 45 credits (Group 2 – Group 6)
- CATEGORY 2: Non-CS/IT students = 51 credits (Group 1 – 6)
- CATEGORY 3: PRISM students = 45 credits (Group 2 – Group 6) **
**PRISM student from undergraduate UTM (receive vertical transfer for Group 3 Core Courses taken during undergrad study)
Tuition Fees
* Subject to changes
- Full Time Malaysia (MYR 10,660)
- Full Time International (MYR 26,500)
- ODL Malaysian (MYR 19,600)
- ODL International (MYR 34,650)
Malaysian Fees Info: https://admission.utm.my/fees-pg-malaysian/
International Fees Info: https://admission.utm.my/fees-pg-inter/
*** Regarding Financial Assistance for the taught course master program, UTM does not offer it.
Just the scholarship available is mostly for Full Research study only.
Admission
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Learning Platform
- Full Time: UTM eLearning (sample: E-Learning UTM System Short Semester 2022/2023 3)
- ODL: UTM ODL eLearning (UTM Open & Distance Learning)
Courses
Group 1: Additional Courses – (2 x 3 credits) = 6 credits (for Non-Computer Science/IT background)
- MECR 0013 Cryptography
- MECR 0023 Computer Security
Group 2: Core Faculty Course – (1 x 3 credits) = 3 credits
- MECR 1013 Research Methodology
Group 3: Core Courses (All) – (6 x 3 credits) = 18 credits
- MECR 1023 Information Security Governance and Risk Management
- MECR 1033 Digital Forensics
- MECR 1043 Cloud Computing Security
- MECR 1053 Secure Software Engineering
- MECR 1063 Cryptographic Engineering
- MECR 1073 Penetration Testing
Group 4: Elective Courses (choose 3 only) – (3 x 3 credits) = 9 credits
- MECR 2113 Business Continuity Planning
- MECR 2123 Security Audit & Assessment
- MECR 2213 Cyber Threat Intelligence
- MECR 2223 Security Data Exploration
- MECR 2233 Security Data Analytics & Visualization
- MECR 2313 Software Exploitation
- MECR 2323 Malware Analysis
Group 5: Projects (Compulsory) = 5 + 7 credits = 12 credits
- MECR 2415 Project 1
- MECR 2427 Project 2
Group 6: University Common Elective Courses (Choose 1 Only) = 3 credits
- UECS 6013 IT Project Management
- UHIS 6013 Philosophy of Science and Civilization
- UHLM 6013 Malay Language for Post Graduates
- UHMS 6013 Seminar on Global Development, Economic and Social Issues
- UHMZ 6023 Malaysian Society and Culture
- UBSS 6013 Organization Behavior and Development
- UBSS 6023 Business Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability
- UHPS 6013 Dynamics of Leadership
- URTS 6013 Environmental Ethics
- UECS 6023 Introduction to Technopreneurship
- UMJJ 6013 Basic Japanese Language and Culture
Sample Timetable (Full Time)
Sample Timetable (ODL)
Academic Calendar
Academic Calendar | Academic Management Division (AMD) (utm.my)
