Master of Science in Security and Information Assurance 24 months Postgraduate Programme By KFUPM |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science program in Security and Information Assurance (MS SIA) is conceived, thought, and formulated as an answer to the increasing trend of cyber attacks in the field of information exchange across the networks. The area of Security and Information Assurance has become one of the largest concerns today. As such, universities as well as research institutions are working on establishing programs and centers designed to increase the number of information-security experts in the work field. This has been complemented by the fact that the demand for Information Assurance and Security experts is increasing in the kingdom.

The Department of Information and Computer Science offers a Master of Science in “Security & Information Assurance”, a research-oriented program targeting those who may ultimately pursue a doctoral degree in this field. The program is in compliance with the international standards and recommendations.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science program in Security and Information Assurance (MS SIA) is conceived, thought, and formulated as an answer to the increasing trend of cyber attacks in the field of information exchange across the networks. The area of Security and Information Assurance has become one of the largest concerns today. As such, universities as well as research institutions are working on establishing programs and centers designed to increase the number of information-security experts in the work field. This has been complemented by the fact that the demand for Information Assurance and Security experts is increasing in the kingdom.

The Department of Information and Computer Science offers a Master of Science in “Security & Information Assurance”, a research-oriented program targeting those who may ultimately pursue a doctoral degree in this field. The program is in compliance with the international standards and recommendations.

Admission Requirements

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  1. Applicants must satisfy KFUPM General Requirement
  2. The priority for the enrollment in the proposed program is for applicants who hold a BS degree in Computer Science or a related discipline such as Software Engineering or Computer Engineering. Applicants who hold BS in other related disciplines should have a satisfactory background in core areas of computer science which may include computer networks, operating systems, algorithms, and programming. Unsatisfactory background in any of these areas is considered a deficiency. Provisional admission may be granted to qualified students. Such students must take the appropriate deficiency course(s) at KFUPM with a grade of B or better before a change of status to regular graduate student.

2 Years

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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