M.Sc. in Cyber Security

Daffodil International University RAK Campus

Program Overview: The M.Sc. in Cyber Security at DIU RAK Campus is designed to equip students with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the digital security landscape. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum, hands-on learning experiences, and cutting-edge technological tools to address the complex challenges of cybersecurity.

Key Features:

• Specialized Skills Development: Our courses foster both engineering and technical expertise in Cyber Security with the integration of Artificial Intelligence, and specialization in Cyber Security Law and Ethics, Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, Digital Forensics and Incident Response and Information Security Management. 
• Flexible Class Schedule: DIU RAK Campus is committed to accommodating the needs of working professionals by offering weekend and evening classes, allowing students to balance their education with their professional responsibilities. 
• Hands-On Learning: We emphasize practical, hands-on experiences, equipping students with essential skills.
• Real-World Projects: Students engage in projects that apply their knowledge to solve real-world challenges.
• Research Opportunities: Students participate in innovative research projects, contributing to advancements in software engineering and cybersecurity.
• Global Exposure: Leveraging the extensive international partnerships of DIU's home campus, students at DIU RAK Campus can access global internship and project opportunities, gaining valuable international experience.

Specializations:

1. Cybersecurity Law and Ethics
2. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
3. Digital Forensics and Incident Response
4. Information Security Management

Career Prospects: Graduates can pursue careers as:

• Cybersecurity Analysts
• IT Security Consultants
• Network Security Engineers
• Information Security Auditors
• Ethical Hackers
• Computer Forensics Investigators
• Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
• Cybersecurity Policy Analysts
• Security Software Developers
• Incident Response Managers
• Risk Management Specialists
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Managers
• Penetration Testers
• Vulnerability Assessors
• Researcher
• University Teacher 
• And many more 

Admission Requirements:

• General Student

  The requirements for admission in M.Sc. in Cyber Security:

  1)  Completion of the B.Sc degree from Science with a strong background in Physics and Mathematics from a university or an accredited institution of higher education.

  2)  The applicant must have the CGPA of 2.5 or above (in a scale of 4.0), or at least second class in the bachelor's degree 

  3)  The applicant must have completed the enlisted prerequisite courses or their equivalent. 

  4)  Applicant, not completing the enlisted prerequisite courses, will be admitted on condition that she/he completes these courses in one or two semesters.

  Evaluation of applicants for admission is based primarily on the student's academic record in relevant undergraduate coursework. Applicants are expected to have sufficient knowledge in undergraduate level mathematics and be familiar with common software packages.

Graduation Requirements:

• IT Background Students: Completion of 40 credits over 1.5 years. 
• Non-IT Background Students: Completion of 60 credits over 2.5 years 
• Capstone Project/Thesis: Real-world cybersecurity projects and research opportunities.