MSc in Cyber Security

College of Engineering & It

Master

Overview

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MSCS) program is designed to strengthen the knowledge of students in the field of Cybersecurity. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for further advancement in the public and private sectors. In this program, graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of Cybersecurity risks, learn the application of modern tools to handle cyber threats, and build security capabilities in the cyber space. Hence, graduates will be equipped with extremely valuable knowledge that can be leveraged for both industry and academia. The MSCS degree is awarded upon the successful completion of 30 credit hours. This degree comprises eight courses of 3 credit hours each, in addition to a Master’s Thesis of 6 credit hours

Typical Job Titles

Cybersecurity Analyst
Security Consultant
Security Architect
Incident Responder
Cryptographer
Penetration Tester/Ethical Hacker
Cybersecurity Manager
Forensic Analyst
Security Auditor
Researcher/Academic

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Program Details

Degree level: Master
College: College of Engineering & It

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Understand cybersecurity risks
Apply modern tools to handle cyber threats
Build security capabilities in cyberspace

Academic Requirements2

1Regular admission: accredited bachelor's degree in IT or an equivalent degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0, plus EmSAT 1400, Academic IELTS 6.0, or TOEFL PBT 550 / IBT 79 / CBT 213
2Conditional admission: accredited bachelor's degree in IT or an equivalent degree with a GPA of 2.50–2.99, plus EmSAT 1250, Academic IELTS 5.5, or TOEFL PBT 530 / IBT 71 / CBT 197

Required Documents21

All of these are required to apply.

1Passport copy with visa page, Ethabra, and UID number
2Four recent passport-size photos
3Family Book (UAE Nationals) or Al Marsoum (Khulasat Al Qaid)
4Emirates ID copy (front and back)
5Original attested bachelor’s transcript
6Original certificate of graduation
7Master’s transcript and course syllabus (for transfer students)
8Equivalency certificate from the UAE Ministry of Education
9Original IELTS certificate with a minimum score of 6.0, or a letter confirming English as the medium of instruction
10Updated CV (required for all graduate program applications)
11Statement of professional career plans (250 words)
12Employment letter (if currently employed)
13Attested high school certificates (Grades 10, 11, and 12)
14Equivalency certificate from the UAE Ministry of Education (if applicable)
15Valid English language test results as required for their chosen program
16A passport copy with visa page or Ethabara and UID number (for UAE nationals)
17A copy of the Family Book (for UAE nationals)
18A copy of the Emirates ID (front and back)
19Four recent passport-size photographs or one PDF file
20Military service letter (for UAE national male applicants)
21Original transcripts from previously attended recognized higher education institutions, along with course syllabi (for transfer students)

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