Program Overview

Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering Program (MSCSE) aims to offer the graduate student foundational and advanced knowledge in the topics related to cybersecurity from an Engineering perspective. The program is intended to accept incoming students from varied computing-related undergraduate programs.

Program Objectives

Upon the successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Apply advanced theories and methodologies in the field of Cybersecurity Engineering.
• Propose advanced engineering solutions with sustainability factors in global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written forms to present complex and diverse problems to a variety of audience.
• Evaluate professional ethics issues and develop fair and valid judgments in Cybersecurity Engineering contexts.
• Function on multidisciplinary teams with management and leadership capabilities.
• Design and conduct experiments/simulation for research in Cybersecurity Engineering related fields.
• Use advanced engineering tools to analyze and interpret data.

Special Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the MSCSE Program, the following requirements must be met:

1. The student must hold a bachelor's degree (in any Computer Science or a closely-related field) from a university recognized by the MOHE at the UAE with a minimum or equivalent CGPA of 3 on a 4-point scale.
2. Students with a CGPA of 2.5 to 2.99 may be admitted conditionally provided that they register for a maximum of 6 credit hours in the first semester of their study and obtain a "3" average.
3. The undergraduate degree should be in a subject that will qualify students for the graduate specialization of their choice.
4. Students in programs taught in English must obtain a score of 1400 in an EmSAT English exam, 550 in TOEFL (ITP), or 6 in IELTS.

Program Structure & Requirements

The total number of credit hours needed for graduation with a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity Engineering is 33 credits.

• Compulsory Courses: 18 credit hours
• Elective Courses: 15 credit hours
• Thesis: 9 credit hours

Study Plan

The study plan includes compulsory and elective courses, as well as a thesis. The compulsory courses are:

• Engineering Research Methodology
• Information Security Management and Policies
• Foundations of Cryptography and Security
• Graduate Seminar
• Master's Thesis

The elective courses include:

• Modeling and Simulation
• Network Security
• Internet, Web, and E-business Security
• Cloud and Data Security
• Software Security and Testing
• Database Security and Privacy
• Operating System Security
• Secure Computing Practices
• Cybercrime Investigation and Digital Forensics
• Performance Evaluation of Computer and Network Systems
• Security of E-Systems
• Trusted Computing
• Security Attacks and Defenses
• Hardware Security
• Special Topics in Cybersecurity Engineering
• Independent Studies in Cybersecurity Engineering

Course Descriptions

Each course has a detailed description, including the course code, title, credit hours, and prerequisites. The course descriptions provide an overview of the topics covered in each course.

College and Department

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering program is offered by the College of Computing and Informatics, Department of Computer Engineering, at the University of Sharjah.

Level and Study System

The program is offered at the master's level, and the study system includes both thesis and courses.

Total Credit Hours and Duration

The total credit hours required for the program is 33, and the duration is 2-4 years.

Intake and Location

The program has an intake in the fall and spring semesters, and it is located at the Sharjah Main Campus.

Language and Study Mode

The program is taught in English, and it is offered in both full-time and part-time study modes.