Study Plan and Course Descriptions
- The Master’s Program in Cybersecurity consists of 12 courses, each carrying 3 credit hours, distributed over four semesters.
- The language of instruction in the program is English.
| Course code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year: Level One | |||
| CYS501 | Research Methods in Computational Studies | 3 | - |
| CYS507 | Introduction to Cyber Security and Digital Crime | 3 | - |
| CYS512 | Cryptography Fundamentals | 3 | - |
| First Year: Level Two | |||
| CYS564 | Cyber Defense in Web Based Attacks | 3 | CYS507 |
| CYS566 | Securing Enterprise Infrastructure using Cyber Security Techniques | 3 | CYS507 |
| CYS663 | Digital Forensics and Investigations | 3 | CYS507 |
| Second year: Level three | |||
| CYS613 | Security Threats and Countermeasures in Complex Organizational Networks | 3 | CYS564 |
| CYS642 | Innovative Solutions in Software Security | 3 | CYS566 |
| CYS645 | Information Security Management, Legal and Ethical Issues | 3 | CYS507 |
| Second year: Level four | |||
| CYS666 | Advanced Principles of Cyber Security | 3 | CYS566 |
| CYS683 | Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | 3 | CYS645 |
| CYS698 | Capstone Project in Cyber Security | 3 | CYS501 + Department Approval |
