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Master of Cyber Security

City University Malaysia

Cyberjaya, Malaysia
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

One-year Masters on protecting information and computer systems from cyber threats.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Cyber Security to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in computer forensics
Ethical hacking and penetration testing. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Systems integration engineer
Cyber security specialist
Web designer
Security systems project manager

Curriculum

One-year full-time course (two years with placement). Modules: information and computer security
Computer forensics
Ethical hacking and penetration testing
Design and development of secure systems
Network and cloud security
Research methods and a major project.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree (MQF Level 6) with CGPA 2.50
Or lower CGPA with experience or prerequisite courses
IELTS 5.0-6.0 or MUET Band 3.5 depending on programme.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (MQF Level 6) in a relevant field with CGPA 2.50, CGPA 2.00-2.50 or non-related field accepted with working experience or prerequisite courses

Language tests

IELTS 5

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Qualification Certificates
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Purpose
English Proficiency Evidence If Required

How to apply

Review the graduate admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	RM86,750, RM22,000 MYR
Application fee	RM250 MYR
Deposit	RM1,500 MYR

Program details

Campus	Cyberjaya Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Information Technology
Department	Department of Computer Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	40
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0
Scholarship note	Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants, Award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Aug 2027
260 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.