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Mercy University International Graduate Pathway - Cybersecurity (STEM)

Information systems and computer networks are under constant attack from hackers, viruses and worms. The Cybersecurity Master of Science degree prepares students with the technical and analytical skills to secure data files, defend computers, shield computer networks and protect critical national electronic infrastructure.

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MSc Cybersecurity

Information systems and computer networks are under constant attack from hackers, viruses and worms. The Cybersecurity Master of Science degree prepares students with the technical and analytical skills to secure data files, defend computers, shield computer networks and protect critical national electronic infrastructure.

Career Opportunities
Students in the cybersecurity program can pursue careers as:

  • Information system security officer
  • Network security administrator
  • Information security analyst
  • Forensic analyst
  • IT auditor
  • Information system governance officer
  • Information assurance engineer
  • Information assurance analyst

Key Information

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Duration

2 years:

1 year pathway + 1 year degree

Start Dates

September

Pathway Tuition Fee

$12,814 – $18,414
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Entry Requirements
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Course English Language Requirement
One Term IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all components
Two Terms IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 minimum in all components

What will you study?

As a graduate pathway student you will study English Language, as well as academic courses tailored towards your final degree. Each course is 3 credits and will count towards your final degree. During the final semester you have a choice of two courses depending on your interests.

Course information

This course provides a broad view of information assurance and security and its major subjects: protection of information assets; access to information system; hacking; legislation and industrial standards. In addition, this course will serve as a guideline for students to make their course selections.

This course covers cybersecurity majors with background knowledge units that are required by major graduate-level cyber security courses. It focuses on the fundamental concepts related to networks, operating systems, database systems, and computer programming/scripting languages. Students learn both the concepts and the related skill sets in this course. The course provides a fast-paced introduction to scripting languages, core concepts of computer networks, and various system issues developed in computer operating systems and database management systems.

This course introduces the concepts of database theories, secure database and methods of protecting data. It covers the discretionary and mandatory access controls, secure database design, data integrity, secure architectures, secure transaction processing, information flow controls and inference controls, and discusses various secure database models including distributed database system.

This is one of the three courses you can choose from in your final semester.

This course introduces network firewall security. It will cover basic installation techniques, discuss how to make an intelligent choice of firewall technology and present basic firewall troubleshooting. Moreover, it will cover different intrusion detection systems and their signatures. Students will complete hands-on exercises and case projects for testing and evaluating various firewall techniques.

This is one of the three courses you can choose from in your final semester.

This course reviews the critical skills and methodologies used to ensure compliance to public- and private-sector regulatory requirements, starting from understanding organization’s regulations, rules, and laws. This course covers how to facilitate internal and external audit requirements, ensuring proper levels of controls, both IT and process level.

This is one of the three courses you can choose from in your final semester.

Continuation degrees

This study route offers you a pathway to the following degree course

DIRECT
MS
Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity Master of Science degree prepares students with the technical and analytical skills to secure data files, defend computers, shield computer networks and protect critical national electronic infrastructure. Students can pursue careers as network security adminis -trators, information security administrators or IT auditors and many other positions
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As DMUIC is situated in England’s most vibrant and multicultural city, I had the opportunity to make friends from different countries. The most amazing thing was that the DMUIC staff including all teachers and the office persons were very motivational and welcoming. They provide the best routes for study to every individual.”

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I’ve enjoyed studying at DMUIC, the tutors are excellent and have helped me settle into life as a university student. They are also really supportive and have helped myself and other students with other issues outside of the classroom such as accommodation.

Nafisa Bangladesh , De Montfort University International College (DMUIC)

I have successfully progressed onto my degree course at the University of Bradford because of UBIC's reliable policies and teaching programme. To the new students, those who just started their foundation at Bradford International College, I must say you are going to pass the class, the only thing required is your attention and leave the rest on UBIC's staff because they are the one that are going to lead you to a brilliant future as it is a pathway to success.

Shoaib Pakistan , University of Bradford International College

I have a lot of international friends here at BUIC, and I’ve learnt so much from them. There is always a lot to do together both on and off-campus.

Sagar Nepal , Bangor University International College (BUIC)

I would recommend UGIC because it is based on the main University of Greenwich campus, a cosmopolitan university. At UGIC, there are students from all around the world, and I've made a lot of friends from exciting places."

Gozel Turkmenistan , University of Greenwich International College

I think one of the main reasons the IIM (pre-masters) has been so helpful is because the staff are so supportive and are always able to help me. Whether it is understanding a module or finding out how to sort accommodation, they will help you with everything. I’ve enjoyed studying at Bangor, the people are friendly, and the environment is also really peaceful and safe. It’s given me the best opportunity to succeed in my studies here in the UK.

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