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MSc in Information Security and Forensics
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Overview

​​MSc in Computing  (Information Security and Forensics)

The need for information security and forensics analysts in the Arab countries is continuously increasing, and thus the career outlook for graduates looks positive, as there is a shortage of skilled personnel in both the Information Security and digital forensics fields. In addition, the rapidly increasing number of users connected to the internet in the Arab region leads to increasing the percentage of internet- related (or internet–dependent) businesses. The role of information security analysts is thus crucial for this growing business sector.

Students on the MSc in Computing – Information Security and Forensics pathway will develop a wide range of skills and competencies related to information security, digital forensics and network security that will prepare you for a variety of career opportunities. Graduates can progress to work in cyber-fighting agencies (whether local, regional and international). But the career opportunity is not limited to those agencies with the huge demand in industry for professionals with both digital forensics and information security skills especially with the rise of cyber-security threats and attacks.

Objectives

The MSc in Computing is an intensive programme of study designed specifically for graduates of computing and related disciplines. The qualification enables you to develop your knowledge and skills in computing and to promote a professional attitude to the application of those skills
The qualification will:

  • Give you the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective professional in the computing industry.
  • Provide you with selected specialized areas of study so that you can experience and develop the frontiers of practice and research in focused aspects of computing and its application.
  • Encourage you, through the provision of appropriate educational activities, to develop study and transferable skills applicable to your employment and your continuing professional development.
  • Enable you to develop a deeper understanding of a specialist area of information security and forensics (ISF).
  • Enable you to contribute to future developments in the field of information security and forensics.
  • Provide the opportunity for you to develop and apply research skills, focused on a substantial practical project in ​ISF.​
About Program

​Programme Duration

The minimum number of semesters for a Master degree is four regular semesters (two academic years).

The maximum number of semesters for a Master degree is eight regular semesters (four years).  

Method of Delivery

The method of teaching for the programme is full time teaching/ blended learning. ​

Lectures' attendance is mandatory at least once a week (or twice for some courses) for each registered course. Tutorials are offered from 8:00am to 9:00pm and can be scheduled into 1 or 2 days per week to accommodate working students.



Academic Plan
​​​​Information Security and Forensics - MSc ​                       Total 48 credit hours ​
Course CodeCourse Title​Credit Hours
​COMPULSORY COURSES      24 Credit Hours ​
M811-AInformation Security –Part A​4
M811-BInformation Security –Part B​4
M812-ADigital Forensics         –Part A​4
M812-BDigital Forensics         –Part B​4
T828-ANetwork Security       –Part A​4
T828-BNetwork Security       –Part B​4
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ELECTIVE COURSES      8 Credits Hours ​
M816-AData Management –Part A​4
M816-BData Management –Part B​4
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​RESEARCH PROJECT & DISSERTATION   16 Credits Hours ​
T802Research Project​16​



Tuition Fees

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 Credits requiredCredit Price ($)*
Compulsory courses24$169
Elective courses8$169
Research Project & Dissertation16$169
Total Credits48 


* or it is equivalent in Lebanese Pounds at the exchange rate adopted​ by the University ​(1UDS=1516LBP)​.


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