Master of Science in Information Technology - MSIT (Specialization in Cyber Security)

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Technology (Specialization in Cyber Security) program includes advanced work in information technology with a specialization in cyber security. The focus of the program will be on the development of concepts, knowledge and skills that will enable successful participants to become experts in the area of information security, internet crime prevention, and digital crime investigation. The goal of this program is to develop highly qualified technical experts to meet the demands of the national, regional and international workplace for information and network security.

Graduates excel in their ability to:

• Understand and articulate the different levels and aspects of information security in the context of an enterprise;

• Identify the management and technical controls that can be used to architect an enterprise security structure;

• Perform a needs analysis of an enterprise to determine the appropriate levels of security needed for systems and data;

• Implement technical security mechanisms to protect the confidentiality, integrity and accessibility of critical data;

• Understand the information technology essentials necessary to deal with computers, storage devices and computerized data in the context of a crime scene; and

• Understand information security in a global context as it relates to international norms, laws, ethics and structures.

The Master of Science in Information Technology (Specialization in Cyber Security) program is delivered over a period of 24 months at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi and/or Dubai.