The programme aims to: 

• To cultivate a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of core cybersecurity principles and practices among postgraduate students.
• To nurture critical thinking and analytical skills for assessing complex cybersecurity threats and system vulnerabilities.
• To ensure postgraduates gain practical, real-world experience in implementing cybersecurity solutions and managing operational security environments.
• To develop expertise in cybersecurity policy, governance, and strategic planning aligned with global and national regulatory frameworks.
• To bridge academic knowledge with industry applications, preparing students to address contemporary cybersecurity challenges across various sectors.
• To promote a strong foundation for cybersecurity research and innovation, empowering students to contribute to scholarly advancements and pursue doctoral-level studies

Course Structure

The programme comprises 42 units of the following six core courses and three elective courses (from six offered elective courses).

Semester I

• Internet Governance (core - 4 units)
• Advanced Internet Security (core - 4 units)
• Cybersecurity Research Methodology (core - 4 units)
• Cyber Security Audit and Assessment (elective – 4 units)
• Cyber Operations (elective – 4 units)
• Information Security and Cryptography (elective – 4 units)

Semester II

• Identity and Access Management (core - 4 units)
• Ethical Hacking (core - 4 units)
• Cyber Security Project (core - 10 units)
• Security and Risk Management (elective – 4 units)
• Cyber Threat Intelligence (elective – 4 units)
• Forensic Analytics and Digital Investigations (elective – 4 units)

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree in related area

• Computer Science
• Statistics
• Information Security/Cybersecurity
• Physics
• Information Technology
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Data Science/Analytics
• Software Engineering
• Network Engineering or Administration
• Information Systems
• Mathematics
• Business Administration (with IT/IS concentration)
• Criminal Justice (with Cybercrime/Digital Forensics concentration)
• Public Policy/Administration (with Cybersecurity Policy focus)
• International Relations/Political Science (with Cyber Warfare/Conflict focus)

1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

Applicable for International students

• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE) / Proficiency (CPE) / Preliminary (PET) / First (FCE) / Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption can be considered if:

• English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
• The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English

• Full-time: Min. 2 semesters / Max. 4 semesters
• Part-time: Min. 4 semesters / Max. 8 semesters

October

*NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

** Fees are subject to change