New graduate programs at Zayed University launched

Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Technology (Specialization in Cyber Security)

The two-year part time 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.

Graduate Certificate in Information Security

The one-year part time program prepares IT professionals to develop and manage the physical and technical infrastructure necessary to secure critical information assets at all levels within an organization.

In order for the U.A.E. to maintain its IT leadership in the region, this type of expertise will be essential for the expansion of e-commerce and e-government services in the region.

Graduates of the program will be prepared to detect, prevent and mitigate threats to systems and data in order to protect the critical information infrastructure of the U.A.E.

Graduate Certificate in High Technology Crime Investigation
The one-year part time program prepares IT professionals to perform computer forensic investigations.

The increase of high technology crime has generated an urgent need for a new type of investigator who can combine the science of information technology and forensic science with the art of investigations and critical thinking.

Today, any crime that involves a computer as a part of the crime, as the crime itself or as the storage place for evidence, may be part of an investigation.

This is a critical need for the U.A.E. and the Gulf region. Graduates of the program will be prepared to work in local, state, national and international organizations in the public and corporate sectors.

They will have the skills to investigate a variety of cases that include identity theft, fraud, child exploitation, money laundering and violent crimes.

Programs are approved by the U.A.E. Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Course Delivery Format

The format for delivering the graduate programs is designed to minimize time away from work and family while maximizing interaction with fellow students and faculty. Faculty members utilize an innovative mix of on-site and off-site delivery systems that have demonstrated the flexibility needed to accommodate working graduates.

Admission

Admission is open to males and females of all nationalities.

Applications are evaluated by completion of an undergraduate degree in IT, MIS, Business or related field from an accredited university, previous academic performance, IELTS/TOEFL test results, work experience, submitting an essay, three letters of recommendation and an interview.