University Program Information

The Islamic University of Medina offers various programs for students. The details of these programs are as follows:

Program Description

The College of Computer Science and Information Systems offers a Master of Science in Cyber Security. This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in cyber security.

Program Details

• College: College of Computer Science and Information Systems
• Department: Information Technology
• Specialization: Master of Science in Cyber Security
• Degree: Master
• Study Method: Regular
• Credit Hours: 34
• Program Description: The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of cyber security concepts and techniques.
• Type of Study: Regular
• Duration: 2 years
• Levels: 4 levels
• Weeks per level: 16 weeks

Program Objectives

1. To provide scientific cadres in the field of information technology to achieve self-sufficiency in the future.
2. To integrate with other specialties that serve the Saudi community.
3. To enrich and consolidate current scientific concepts with studies and research that seek to advance theoretical and applied knowledge through scientific research and its techniques.
4. To achieve scientific cooperation between the Islamic University and Saudi and international universities in the field of information technology through joint research.
5. To create new jobs related to this specialty.

Admission Requirements

1. General conditions for admission to graduate programs at the Islamic University.
2. Obtaining a bachelor's degree for a period of four years from a recognized university in the specialty of (computer science) or one of the computer science specialties.
3. The cumulative average in the bachelor's degree should not be less than 3 out of 4 or its equivalent in the main specialty.
4. Obtaining at least a score of 5.5 in the IELTS test.
5. Or obtaining at least a score of 180 in the TOEFL CBT test.
6. Or obtaining at least a score of 520 in the TOEFL PBT test.
7. Or obtaining at least a score of 60 in the TOEFL IBT test.
8. Obtaining an acceptable score in the GRE test.
9. Submitting at least three letters of recommendation from professors who have previously taught them in advanced subjects.
10. Passing the personal interview.
11. Matching all the conditions for admission to graduate studies at the Islamic University.
12. Statement of purpose.
13. Original certificate and transcript.

Course Plan

The course plan includes the following subjects:

1. Security Techniques
2. Communications and Information Security
3. Basic Research Skills for Graduate Students
4. Research Seminar
5. Advanced Modeling and Simulation
6. Thesis Proposal
7. Thesis
8. Advanced Communications Security
9. Cloud Security
10. Security in Distributed Computing
11. Advanced Electronic Security
12. Electronic Forensic Analysis
13. Web Application Security
14. Secure Software Development
15. Operating System Security
16. Reliable Computing
17. Security in Next-Generation Networks
18. Security Risk Analysis and Management
19. Wireless Security
20. Security Review and Evaluation
21. Penetration Testing
22. Database Security
23. Advanced Encryption
24. Big Data Security and Privacy
25. Security Exploitation of Operating Systems