Executive Master in Cyber Security
Full Alignment with CyberEducation-National Cybersecurity Authority
About the program
The cybersecurity master's program aims to: (1) Develop the skills and experiences of students in cybersecurity, (2) Enhancing the research movement and scientific cadres in information security and cybersecurity, (3) Direct research in cybersecurity towards the service of society and the nation, (4) Design, implement and apply cybersecurity in distributed networks and computerized systems using the latest methods and tools.
Therefore, the program prepares the student to study an overview of cyberspace, define the scope of cybersecurity, define the classification of information, and divide the system. It also includes estimating the value of confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, and covers the structure of cybersecurity, strategy, services, hardware, software, and cloud services. This program also deals with examining security problems in critical infrastructure, discovering and avoiding cybercrime and cyber terrorism, and it also includes the need for companies to align their security with business needs. The business continuity methodologies and resilience to cyber-attacks will also be analyzed. Many industry-related case studies will be studied and discussed. The focus will be on how to encrypt and implement security systems to maintain privacy and security in electronic communications and computer networks. Legal restrictions and ethical guidelines will also be taught and imposed on technical systems, in addition to intellectual property protection. These concepts, skills, ideas and experiences gained to develop an applied research project will be combined with the presentation of important analyzes and critical analyzes in formulating an applied research problem in the graduation project in business information systems.
Program’s Mission
To provide high-quality theoretical and technical practices for professional leadership and qualified graduates in Cybersecurity with industry-relevant skills, innovation, and entrepreneurship that fulfill the needs of the labor market and society.
Program’s Goals
- To equip professionals with advanced knowledge, technical and practical skills, and research methodologies to manage and propose solutions for the latest challenges in Cybersecurity.
- To serve society by qualifying professionals to make informed judgments based on legal and ethical principles in Cybersecurity.
- To advance the field of cybersecurity through dedicated research and technological innovation, fostering professional growth and addressing evolving market needs.
Program’s Graduate Attributes:
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Problem solving, Creativity and innovation
- Technical skills and usage of modern tools
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Teamwork and management
- Ethical Practices and Social Responsibility
More about the program
Regulations for Admission to the program of Executive Master in Cyber Security
In addition to the General Admission Regulations put by Deanship of Graduate Studies, the following requirements should be satisfied:
Specialization Required
Bachelor's degree in one of the computer specializations (Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Network Engineering) or related disciplines of a computer nature.
Required GPA
The overall grade is not less than Good (GPA 3 out of 5 or more)
Differentiation conditions
A comparison of two years of practical experience in the field of computing or related disciplines
Post-Graduate General Aptitude Test
A minimum score of 50 is required
English test
A score of (4) in IELTS or its equivalent in tests approved by the higher studies deanship is required
Employer's approval
Required after final admission
Differentiation mechanism
Criteria are as follow:
- The GPA is 30%.
- University general tests for graduates 30%.
- Experiences and courses 30%. (All courses and experiences must be attached when submitting the electronic application, and it is not enough to mention them in the CV only, as the evaluation of the scientific section is based on the certificates that have been attached).
- English language test (IELTS or equivalent) 10%