Zayed University launches 3 new graduate programs

Dr. Sulaiman Al Jassim Vice President of Zayed University said:

'Capitalizing on challenging academic programs and an exceptional international faculty, the College of Information Technology and its prestigious international partner George Washington University in Washington , DC offer the Master of Science in Information Technology with a specialization in Cyber Security, the Graduate Certificate in Information Security, and the Graduate Certificate in High Technology Crime Investigation.'

He added: 'Admissions to the 3 graduate programs is open to males and females of all nationalities, and applicants will be evaluated by completion of an undergraduate degree in IT, MIS, Business or any related field from an accredited university, in addition to have English proficiency to manage a challenging, fast-paced program.'

On his part Dr. Leon Jololian Acting Dean of College of Information Technology announced: ' The Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Technology (Specialization in Cyber Security) focuses 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.'

He added: 'The Graduate Certificate in Information Security aims to prepare 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.'

'While the learning outcomes of the one year part time program of the Graduate Certificate in High Technology Crime Investigation will graduate students with the broad and in-depth knowledge that prepares IT professionals to perform computer forensic investigations.' Dr. Leon explained : '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.'

He added: '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.'