Master of Science in Cyber Security (ODL)
Degree
Master's
Duration
2.5 years
Total Tuition Fee
$8,025
Language
English
Format
Online
Intake
Jun 2026
Deadline
Apr 2026
Type
Double Degree
About this Program
This programme offers advanced professional development in cyber security, combining taught modules with an extensive research-based dissertation. It leverages APU’s Forensic and Cyber Security Research Centre (FSEC), a fully-functional Security Operations Centre (SOC), and a Cyber Range for hands-on training in real-time threat monitoring, incident response, ethical hacking, and security auditing. Supported by an Industry Advisory Panel and developed with input from Cyber Security Malaysia, KPMG, and F-Secure, the curriculum prepares students as subject matter experts through practical, industry-aligned learning and research opportunities.
Key Requirements
English Proficiency
Only one requiredAcademic
- Bachelor’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate. Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment. Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment. Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.
- °Applicants without a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Cyber Security or Forensic Computing must pass the prerequisite modules in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics to continue with the Master’s degree.
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Master of Science in Cyber Security (ODL)
2.5 years · $8,025
Requirements
English
One requiredAcademic
- Bachelor’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate. Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment. Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment. Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.
- °Applicants without a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Cyber Security or Forensic Computing must pass the prerequisite modules in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics to continue with the Master’s degree.
- * Applicants without a Computing-related Bachelor’s degree must pass the pre-requisite modules to continue with the Master’s Degree.
- Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
Master of Science in Cyber Security (ODL)
2.5 years · $8,025