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Master's Degree in Cyber security

Princess Sumaya University for Technology

Jordan, Amman

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Princess Sumaya University for Technology

Jordan , Amman

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

33 Points

Campuses

Amman

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

JOD 150 / Hour

Next Intake February-2024

Master's Degree in Cyber security

About

This program is the first of its kind in Jordan, equips students with the knowledge needed to keep pace with advancements in information security. It prepares them for dynamic environments, teaching them to analyze and create innovative security solution

The Master's program in ISSC aims to prepare students to acquire the scientific, theoretical, and technical capacity for dealing with institutions and companies facing the risk of growing much of their information systems and computer networks to cyber crimes that are punishable by the laws.

This decision came after the consultation with specialists from public and private institutions that might be targeted for cyber crimes or their work is essential in dealing with cyber-criminal activities. These institutions include all the security branches in the Jordanian government such as Public Security, General Intelligence Department, Armed Forces, Jordan Central Bank, and Crisis Management, and private sector institutions such as financial institutions, telecommunications companies, and internet service providers. In addition, this program is fully accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education.

The primary objective of this program is to prepare students for supervisory positions in careers requiring extensive understanding and interaction with information system security and crimes. The students' desire for this program comes from the strong relationship between the two sectors in areas such as computer security, Information Systems (IS) strategy and policy, cyber crimes, and prevention. Another major objective of this program is to prepare students for their graduate studies at the doctoral level.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Students with a high school diploma or its equivalent from outside Jordan can enroll in higher education institutions directly through websites of public and private universities or intermediate community colleges based on their averages. Universities implement the credit hours system, which allows students to choose courses according to their study plan.

Students wishing to enroll in a master's program must hold a bachelor's degree. Furthermore, students who wish to enroll in doctoral programs must hold a master's degree.

In addition, students wishing to enroll in postgraduate programs are required to provide a certificate confirming their English proficiency level in a TOEFL or IELTS exam. They could also demonstrate a certain proficiency level in French or German. Lastly, they could take an English language exam held by the higher education institution they apply in.

In the event that the student fails to prove the required level of English, German or French, or fails the English equivalency exam, they may study a qualifying program in English at the university where they undertake additional six credit hours; he/she must score a minimum grade that varies according to their specialization.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

JOD 150

How to Apply

Students can apply for admission to a higher education institution in Jordan through the following:

Applying directly to the institution of higher education of their choice. Many higher education institutions in Jordan have online application services or through university service offices; while some institutions accept applications through mail. Each higher education institution determines its own enrollment requirements. Therefore, a prospective student should communicate with the institution they wish to apply to in order to know the specific admission requirements and procedures.
Applying directly through the free on-line application
Communicate with the Directorate of International Student Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and apply to any higher education institution