Program Overview:

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity program is designed innovatively to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and ability needed to protect institutions from the threat of cybercrimes, providing appropriate solutions and benefiting from best practices in the field. This program will offer students the opportunity to excel in the highly competitive field of contemporary technology and will enable them to gain and apply valuable, hands-on experience in cybersecurity. Graduates of this specialization will contribute to addressing the growing demand in the field of cybersecurity, which is one of the most in-demand fields both locally and internationally.


 Program Objectives:

  • Prepare qualified specialists to work in the field of cybersecurity.
  • Address both the theoretical and practical aspects of cybersecurity.
  • Develop and enhance research skills in the field of cybersecurity.
  • Empower students with the skills and capabilities to adapt to cybersecurity techniques and methodologies.
  • Enhance students' ability to understand the importance of cybersecurity in the face of risks and equip them with the skills and techniques required to build information security systems.
  • Develop and strengthen the skills needed to perform tasks related to ensuring operational security, detecting intruders, risk analysis, etc.
  • Adhere to the university's quality standards.


 Admission Requirements:

  1. The applicant's bachelor's degree must be in cybersecurity or a related field, such as: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Software Engineering, with a minimum GPA of "Good".
  2. A minimum score of 4.5 in the IELTS Academic test, or an equivalent score in other English proficiency tests.
  3. A minimum score of 65 in the General Aptitude Test for university graduates, or a minimum score of 144 in the GRE General Test (Quantitative Reasoning Measure).
  4. Passing a personal interview.


 Study System: Coursework and Research Project

 Program Language: English

 Target Audience: Female Students

 Program Cost: SAR 96,000

 Program Curriculum Plan: ( Click here )​


 Career Opportunities After Graduation:

  • Cybersecurity Specialist in IT and Internet companies
  • Cybersecurity Specialist in Cybercrime Investigation Agencies
  • Electronic Security Specialist
  • Incident and Threat Manager
  • Cybersecurity Manager
  • Cybercrime Specialist
  • Encryption Specialist
  • Risk Analyst and Manager
  • Computer or Digital Forensic Investigator
  • Cybersecurity Consultant
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Forensic Analyst
  • Senior Cybersecurity Specialist
  • Researcher in Scientific Research Centers
  • Academic Lecturer in Universities

 

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