Overview
Information Security at University Putra Malaysia offers an opportunity for advanced studies and career development in the field of information security.
At the end of the programme, graduates should be able to:
- master knowledge and demonstrate understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories in information security;
- master comprehensive technical/practical/psychomotor skills to apply analysis techniques
- qualitatively and quantitatively, as well as systematic and analytical in the context of solving problems related to information security;
- identify, analyse and formulate problems related to information security and provide creative, innovative and effective solutions;
- display effective written and oral communication skills with professionals and communities;
- skilfully work in a team effectively and have social accountability;
- demonstrate professionalism, ethical attitude with values and humane responsibility in handling information securely;
- manage information efficiently and securely as well as appreciate the necessity of information
- security; and
- realise and demonstrate effective leadership characteristics and responsibilities in leading
- teams involved in the information security discipline.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Research Methods in Computer Science
- Cyber Law and Ethics
- Security in Computing
- Information Security Management
- Penetration Testing
- Software Security
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Bandar Labuan, Malaysia
Disciplines
Information Technology (IT) Cyber Security View 40 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in MalaysiaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in computing, science and technology or related to computing, with a minimum CGPA 2.75; or
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in computing, science and technology or related to computing with a CGPA of 2.500-2.749 may be considered based ona minimum of 1 year of work experience in the related field; or
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in computing, science and technology or related to computing with a CGPA of 2.00-2.49 may be considered based on a minimum of 5 year of work experience in the related field; or
- For a candidate who do not have a Computing Degree, the candidate must take a prerequisite course in computing.
- English language entry requirement for international applicants:
- A minimum score of 550 for the TOEFL Paper-based Test (Academic Version) or Band 6.0 for IELTS (Academic Training), or 79-80 for TOEFL Internet-based Test (Academic Version) or level 109 for CIEP at ELS Language Centre.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents29600 MYR / year≈ 29600 MYR / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents17300 MYR / year≈ 17300 MYR / year
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