Overview of Master of Science (Information Security) in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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.
PROGRAMME CLASSIFICATIONS
No.
Classification
Credit Hours
Percentage
i.
University Common Elective
3
6%
ii.
Core Faculty Subjects
3
6%
Core Subjects
18
41%
iii.
Elective Subjects
9
20%
iii.
Project (I and II)
12
27%
Total
45
100%
Total Credit Hours to Graduate
45 credit hours
CAREER PROSPECTS
Security Officer/Manager, Security Analyst, Security Engineer, Security Penetration Tester, Web Security Manager, Cyber Security Expert, Digital Forensic Expert.
