M.Sc. in Cyber Security at DIU RAK Campus

Program Overview: The M.Sc. in Cyber Security at DIU RAK Campus is designed to equip students with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the digital security landscape. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum, hands-on learning experiences, and cutting-edge technological tools to address the complex challenges of cybersecurity.

Key Features:

• Specialized Skills Development: Our courses foster both engineering and technical expertise in Cyber Security with the integration of Artificial Intelligence, and specialization in Cyber Security Law and Ethics, Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, Digital Forensics and Incident Response and Information Security Management. 
• Flexible Class Schedule: DIU RAK Campus is committed to accommodating the needs of working professionals by offering weekend and evening classes, allowing students to balance their education with their professional responsibilities. 
• Hands-On Learning: We emphasize practical, hands-on experiences, equipping students with essential skills.
• Real-World Projects: Students engage in projects that apply their knowledge to solve real-world challenges.
• Research Opportunities: Students participate in innovative research projects, contributing to advancements in software engineering and cybersecurity.
• Global Exposure: Leveraging the extensive international partnerships of DIU's home campus, students at DIU RAK Campus can access global internship and project opportunities, gaining valuable international experience.

Specializations:

1. Cybersecurity Law and Ethics
2. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
3. Digital Forensics and Incident Response
4. Information Security Management

Career Prospects: Graduates can pursue careers as:

• Cybersecurity Analysts
• IT Security Consultants
• Network Security Engineers
• Information Security Auditors
• Ethical Hackers
• Computer Forensics Investigators
• Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
• Cybersecurity Policy Analysts
• Security Software Developers
• Incident Response Managers
• Risk Management Specialists
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Managers
• Penetration Testers
• Vulnerability Assessors
• Researcher
• University Teacher 
• And many more 

Admission Requirements:

General Student

The requirements for admission in M.Sc. in Cyber Security:

1)  Completion of the B.Sc degree from Science with a strong background in Physics and Mathematics from a university or an accredited institution of higher education.

2)  The applicant must have the CGPA of 2.5 or above (in a scale of 4.0), or at least second class in the bachelor's degree 

3)  The applicant must have completed the enlisted prerequisite courses or their equivalent. 

4)  Applicant, not completing the enlisted prerequisite courses, will be admitted on condition that she/he completes these courses in one or two semesters.

Evaluation of applicants for admission is based primarily on the student's academic record in relevant undergraduate coursework. Applicants are expected to have sufficient knowledge in undergraduate level mathematics and be familiar with common software packages.

Course Requirements:

The degree requirements for Masters program in Cyber Security for students with four-year degree in CS/CSE or equivalent subject are 40 credits. The program is either thesis based or project based. The project is of 6 credits and the thesis is of 18 credits. Students from academic discipline, other than CS/CSE or equivalent will be required to complete a maximum of 20 credit hours prerequisite courses in addition to the 40 credit hours mentioned above. Total 60 credits need to complete for other than CS/CSE. However substantial real-life work experience in the ICT sector may be considered to waive some prerequisite courses.

Graduation Requirements:

• IT Background Students: Completion of 40 credits over 1.5 years. 
• Non-IT Background Students: Completion of 60 credits over 2.5 years 
• Capstone Project/Thesis: Real-world cybersecurity projects and research opportunities.

Why Choose DIU RAK Campus? 

• Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: DIU RAK Campus is strongly committed to help its students to thrive in an environment that fosters innovation, providing resources and mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs.
• Entrepreneurial Support: DIU RAK Campus will emphasize on proving its students with necessary resources and networking for starting their own business in the hospitality and tourism industry through different initiatives taken in the DIU home campus, i.e. Entrepreneurship Development Funds (click here for details), Venture Capital (click here for details) & Daffodil Business Incubator (click here for details), which will be accessible to the students at DIU RAK Campus. 

• Student-Centric Approach: Embrace a student-focused approach of DIU RAK Campus where the individual growth and success of each student are prioritized.

• Strategic Location: DIU RAK is situated in Ras Al-Khaimah, one of the fastest growing cities in the Middle East, strategically positioned within a short drive from Dubai (45 mins, approx.), Sharjah (35 mins, approx.), and Abu Dhabi (2 hours, approx.).

• Supportive Teaching-Learning Environment: Benefit from our extensive student support services at DIU RAK Campus, including counseling, career guidance, and scholarships.

• Innovative Curriculum: Stay ahead with a curriculum that blends creativity and technology.

• Global Recognition: Leveraging our partnerships of DIU Home Campus with 580+ international institutions (click here to see the details), DIU RAK students will access the global exposure through credit transfers, exchange programs, and enhanced academic resources.

• Global Hub: The UAE is a global business and education hub, providing immense opportunities for international exposure, career growth, and networking in one of the most dynamic regions of the world.

• Cultural Diversity: Immerse yourself in a culturally diverse community where students from various backgrounds can learn, grow, and thrive together, fostering global citizenship and cross-cultural understanding.

Course Structure:

• Core Courses: In-depth courses in cryptography, network security, digital forensics, and more.
• Practical Labs: Hands-on labs for practical experience.
• Capstone Project/Thesis: Opportunities for research and real-world cybersecurity projects.

i)  Requirement of M.Sc. in CS (for IT-background students)

ii)  Requirement of M.Sc. in CS (for non-IT background students)