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MASTER OF CYBER SECURITY
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
1. Programme Type

The type of programme offered for the Master of Cyber Security is a programme consisting 10
coursework which prepares students for the final capstone project which allows students to
apply the knowledge they learned in the taught courses into real world applications.

2. Admission

(a) Qualifications for Admission

(i) A Bachelor’s degree in Science Computer or related field with a minimum
CGPA of 3.0:

OR

(ii) A Bachelor’s degree in Science Computer/ related field with CGPA (2.50-
2.99) or equivalent with work experience in related fields for at least three
(3) years;

OR

(iii) Other qualifications approved by the University Senate.

(b) English Language Proficiency

International candidates are required to:

(i) At least IELTS Band 6 (Academic) or TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) / 213
(computer based) / 80 (Internet based) /PTE Academic/PTE Online with minimum
score 57 if their first degree is from a university where English is not the medium of
instruction.

3. Duration of Study

The programme of study: two (2) semesters + one (1) special semester, to eight (8) semesters.

4. Programme Structure

(1) The Master of Cyber Security Programme through coursework shall have a total of
forty-three (43) credits.

(2) Through Coursework

(i) The programme shall consist of two parts:

(a) Part I comprises:

(i) eight (8) core discipline courses, comprise of three or four credits
courses; and

(ii) two (2) elective courses, each four credits