Master of Science in Information Security Assurance

Overview

Information Assurance (IA) is the practice of assuring information and managing risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information. While focused dominantly on information in digital form, the full range of IA encompasses not only digital but also analogy or physical form. Information assurance as a field has grown from the practice of information security, which in turn grew out of practices and procedures of computer security. IA also is best thought of as a superset of information security, integrating people, technology and operations to establish security and protection across multiple layers and dimensions. MSc (Information Assurance) program will be the integration of digital forensic science, security engineering, IT risk management of management systems and standard compliance towards a safe and secured information society against emerging threats.

Programme Educational Objectives
Proficient in conveying in-depth relevant knowledge to solve problems critically and analytically in the field of information security assurance.
Career advancement through life-long learning and competencies in leadership, interpersonal and digital skills.
Practice ethical principal and entrepreneurial mindset through good leadership involvement with community and organizations towards sustainable society.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program requirements, the graduate will be able to:

Apply information security assurance knowledge critically using skills and advanced technique.
Analyse and evaluate complex problems using advanced techniques, tools and skills in the field of information security assurance.
Design and develop information security assurance project based on best practices and related standards.
Collaborate effectively with interested parties in learning and working communities.
Communicate clearly in conveying knowledge, skills and ideas to various parties.
Analyse and design information security assurance application competently using wide range of digital technologies.
Apply mathematical and statistical analysis in information security assurance field.
Demonstrate autonomy, leadership, and responsibility in workplace environment.
Integrate personal development with knowledge and new ideas in information security assurance.
Initiate and lead entrepreneurial skills in information security assurance project.
Adhere to legal and related professional code of ethics.

Detailed requirements of Master of Science in Information Security Assurance programme.

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Entry Requirements

The normal requirement for admission to the programme is a four-year bachelor degree recognized by the university in either engineering or sciences.

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Programmes Fees

The mainstream programme fees for a bachelor’s degree in engineering or sciences offered by the university.

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Industry-Focused
AI-Infused
Package 1 : 1.5 Years
Package 2 : 2 Years
Credit Hours : 45
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