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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Upon completion of the MSCS program, graduates will be
The program is designed to achieve the following
CYBERSECURITY educational objectives: able to:
their
Demonstrate
1.
as
Cybersecurity
success
cybersecurity practices.
professionals with a good set of technical, problem • Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for
solving, and leadership accomplishments.
• Demonstrate focused knowledge in areas of
2. Contribute to the continuous development and specialization in cybersecurity.
maintenance of the cyber infrastructure to ensure
resilience to cyber-attacks and maintain continuity and • Analyze problems within the discipline of cybersecurity
availability of computer systems. and solve them using the most appropriate solutions.
3. Contribute to the development and the growth of • Demonstrate critical thinking, problem investigation,
local and global communities and uphold their ethical, and research skills.
social, and professional responsibilities. • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication
4. Participate in life-long learning activities such as skills.
training, continuing education, and research. • Recognize the social and ethical responsibilities of a
professional working in the discipline.
Curriculum

Program Component Courses Credit Hours
Degree Requirements 7 21
Thesis Requirements 2 9
Total 9 30

Degree Requirements 21 Credit Hours
Introduction Program Mission
Course
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MSCS) program is The MSCS program aims to: Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite(s)
offered by the College of Engineering (CoE) at Abu Dhabi
University (ADU). It is designed to prepare both fresh • Provide IT professionals with a strong technical skill CSE 501 Cryptography and Network Security 3 Background in networking or data
graduates and working professionals for leadership roles set to enhance their cybersecurity expertise. communication.
in cybersecurity and information assurance. The program • Support organizations by developing graduates who
provides high-quality, academically challenging, and can manage cybersecurity risks and threats. CSE 502 Security Risk Assessment and Auditing 3 Graduate status
career-enriching education, aligning with industry trends, ITE 503 Research Methods and Communications 3 Graduate status
changing standards, and employer needs. • Equip students with industry-relevant knowledge and
the ability to analyze and mitigate cyber threats. Background in data
The curriculum covers critical cybersecurity skills, including: communication, database
• Strengthen national security by training professionals CSE 511 Advanced Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing 3
• Security risk assessment and auditing to protect critical data and IT infrastructures. management, and web
• Ethical hacking and penetration testing technologies.
• Network and Internet security CSE 512 Advanced Cyber Digital Forensics 3 Graduate status
• Cyber digital forensics
CSE 513 Elective (choose one from the electives) 3 Graduate status
The program supports UAE Strategy and Abu Dhabi Vision
2030 and aims to contribute to a cyber-smart nation with CSE 530 Advanced Selected Topics in Cybersecurity 3 Graduate status
secure and resilient online communications. It also aligns
with national cybersecurity strategies, such as NESA and
the Dubai Cyber Security Strategy.

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