
Overview
Students will be prepared to take roles such as training specialists, systems and business analysis managers or university lecturers and work in: programming, telecommunications engineering, network management, and computer and network security. The programme is designed in response to the increasing demand for cybersecurity solutions due to the rise in security issues.
Students will focus on critically evaluating the needs for security provisions using the security policies and regulations, analysing and evaluating security applications and techniques, and proposing new measures to improve security. They will develop the ability to: analyse possible security risks that a communication system might face and recommend possible solutions; evaluate new threats and implement solutions to combat them; make functional security designs and implement them successfully thus empowering them for their future careers.
Future Careers and Employability
This Cyber Security and Pen Testing programme from Middlesex University Dubai will leave students ideally placed for roles such as training specialist, systems dispenser, business analysis manager, or university lecturer. A majority of graduates in the programme will be in roles directly related to their studies and work in programming, telecommunications engineering, network management, and computer and network security sectors. Graduates could even start their own business or may pursue a career in academia.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Cyber Security and Legal Regulations
- Penetration Testing and Forensics
- Security Solutions and Applications
- Operating Systems and Application Environments
- Individual PG Project
- Network Security and Mechanisms
- Computer Networks and Internetworking
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Disciplines
Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing Cyber Security View 8 other Masters in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United Arab EmiratesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A second class Honours degree normally classified 2.2 or above in computer science, science, engineering or in a field that provided significant exposure to IT .
- Candidates with other degrees are welcome to apply provided they can demonstrate appropriate levels of relevant industrial experience combined with extensive IT background.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
15663 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15663 EUR for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
15663 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15663 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
70,000 AED
Living costs for Dubai
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.