AUM American University of Malta
MS in Cyber Security
Cospicua, Malta
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
The MSc in Cyber Security is designed for graduate engineers aspiring to advance into cyber security management careers within technological organizations. In a global economy, it is vital for companies to hire and develop new talent that can bridge communication gaps in many contexts.
Our students are trained to understand computer and network technologies, and how to secure and protect their operations as well as the applications and data. In a global context, our students are adept at finding common ground and fostering international ties to create new ideas and perspectives. Our program focuses on creating leaders who are able to adapt to exploit emerging cyber technologies and have the knowledge and expertise to secure and manage their operations against cyber attacks.
Program Details
- Program length: 2 years / 4 semesters.
- Credits needed to earn the degree: 48 US credits / 96 ECTS
- GPA needed to earn the degree: 3.0 or higher
Learning Objectives
Students completing the program are expected to be able to apply the methodology and tools learned in this program to effectively secure and protect the operations of computer networks, computing systems, data and applications. Students are expected to learn equally cyber security fundamentals as well as hands-on in effective use and deployment of current and emerging cyber security solutions and tools.
By completion of the MSc program in cyber security engineering, a student will: (a) Master the intricacies and vulnerabilities of computer networks, computing systems, clouds, and web applications; (b) Learn how to develop algorithms that detect, protect against, and minimize the effectiveness of cyber attacks that target networks, protocols, operating systems, computers and web applications. (c) Contribute to the development of the next generation of tools and solutions in the domain of cyber security engineering.
The learner will be able to:
- Acquire the skill set necessary for detecting cyber security threats and predicting their impact should they strike.
- Develop secure and resilient mechanisms for the protection of computer networks and software.
- Defend against cyberattacks when they occur, minimize their impact, and assess the damage done.
- Utilize effective current security tools and appliances to manage and secure the operations of cyber resources and their services.
- Communicate the current security posture of the organization and develop a plan to identify vulnerabilities and how to address them.
- Security Architect
- Security Director
- Vulnerability Assessor
The method of teaching follows the standard classroom model in which the primary mode of instruction is lectures, laboratory experiments, and engagement with students through discussion. The instructor provides material, including where appropriate videos, for the students to study outside of class. In class, in addition to lectures to clarify the material, the instructor leads in-class exercises (problems, design projects, instructing on software, discussions, etc). In addition, there will be lab experiments to enable students to comprehend the security fundamentals discussed in the class and acquire hands-on in using and applying learned concepts to secure and protect computers, networks, data and applications. Out-of-class reading and homework assignments are regularly assigned, submitted and graded. Students also have the opportunity to engage in one-on-one instruction through office hours given by the course (module) instructor.
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