Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

Master of Science in Cyber Security

This programme is specifically designed to provide:

  • Opportunity for professional development at an advanced level within the area of Cyber Security.
  • Enhancement of skills and knowledge in Cyber Security for practising IT professionals.
  • Ability to further develop specialisation gained in taught modules through an extensive research-based and/or technical-based dissertation, to prepare the student to be a subject matter expert in the field.
  • Furthermore, APU is also poised to become a frontrunner in cyber security research through the establishment of the Forensics and Cyber Security (FSEC) Research Centre, through which research activities will be undertaken to challenge boundaries in the application of cyber security.

Tuition Fee USD 9,490 total – Duration 1+ year

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Degree awarded by Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) which is  a top-ranked Malaysian university with a stunning campus in Kuala Lumpur. It is the ONLY Malaysian University to achieve the double distinction of achieving the QS “5 Stars Plus” Rating as well as being ranked in the Top 2.1% universities worldwide in the QS World University Ranking 2025.

Course Overview

MODULES OVERVIEW

Pre-Requisite Modules (for non-computing students) Duration: 1 month (Full-time) / 4 months (Part-time)
  • Programming in Python
  • Database Fundamentals
  • Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Tools

 

This programme comprises 10 coursework modules and a Project. There are 7 compulsory Core Modules (including Research Methodology module) and you will have to choose 3 elective modules from those listed.
  • 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.

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