Master of Science (Information Security)
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
The Master of Science (Information Security) is offered on a full-time and part-time basis. The full-time mode is offered only at the UTM main campus in Johor Bahru. The part-time mode can be conducted in Johor Bahru campus and Kuala Lumpur campus based on request and the number of enrolled students. The duration of study for the full-time programme is 3 semesters (1.5 years) and 4 semesters (2 years) for part time, subjected to the student’s entry qualifications with total number of credits is 45.
This programme bridges the gap between those information security aspects with the real world requirements. The aim of this programme is to support the global need in producing professional, dedicated and ethical information security experts who will effectively plan, design, manage and practice reliable information security mechanisms and technologies. The programme is designed based on CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) standards.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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1. Awarding Institution |
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia |
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2. Teaching Institution |
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia |
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3. Programme Name |
Master of Science (Information Security) |
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4. Final Award |
Master of Science (Information Security) |
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5. Programme Code |
MCSHA1AJA |
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6. Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation |
Ministry of Higher Education |
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7. Language(s) of Instruction |
English |
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8. Mode of Study (Conventional, distance learning, etc) |
Conventional |
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9. Mode of operation (Franchise, self-govern, etc) |
Self-governing, Franchise |
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10. Study Scheme (Full Time/Part Time) |
Full Time/Part Time |
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11. Study Duration |
Full Time Minimum : 1.5 yrs (3 sems) Maximum : 3 yrs (6 sems)
Part Time Minimum : 2 yrs (4 sems) Maximum : 4 yrs (8 sems) |
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Type of Semester |
No. of Minimum Semesters |
No. of Maximum Semesters |
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Full Time |
Part Time |
Full Time |
Part Time |
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Normal |
3 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
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Short |
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– |
– |
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COURSE CLASSIFICATION
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No. |
Classification |
Credit Hours |
Percentage |
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i. |
University Common Elective |
3 |
6% |
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ii. |
Core Faculty Subjects |
3 |
6% |
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Core Subjects |
18 |
41% |
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iii. |
Elective Subjects |
9 |
20% |
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iii. |
Project (I and II) |
12 |
27% |
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Total
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45 |
100% |
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Total Credit Hours to Graduate |
45 credit hours |
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Entry Requirements
Programme Informations
Award Requirements
To graduate, students must achieve a total minimum of 45 credits hours with a minimum CPA of 3.0 including the completion of Master Project.
Tuition Fees
Further Information
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