Program Overview

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity at Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai gives students an understanding of the technological and ethical roles of cybersecurity in today's society and its importance across the breadth of computing disciplines. The degree enables students to develop a strong theoretical and practical foundation in secure computing, preparing them for leadership positions in the cybersecurity industry, academia, or research careers, or to pursue a more advanced degree in a computing discipline.

The courses offered by this degree are suited to the opportunities available in both private and public sectors. In the private sectors, a considerable number of opportunities exist with banking institutions, cyber-social applications and private investigation professional service vendors. The courses we offer around web and application security, audits and forensics will be significant for these areas. In the public sector, the law enforcement and healthcare verticals will benefit significantly from the network security, forensics and cryptography modules we have on offer. To highlight this point further, our experience from engaging with government entities shows that there is a strong demand for home grown cryptography solutions, especially in the hardware encryption and decryption space. Similarly, with the rapid adoption of smart city technologies, offering a course related to big data and sensor security will be significant. The use of AI tools and techniques which are covered in the courses will empower individuals with the skills and approach needed to successfully contribute to the transformation of their organizations.

Offering the degree program in concert with local private and public institutions and fulfilling their research appetite, developing their workforces and enhancing the competence in selecting and deploying security solutions is an important consideration for Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai.

Program Educational Objectives

• PEO 1: MS Cybersecurity graduates will have specialized education in a concentrated field of study in cybersecurity and develop professional attributes. These include communication, legal, and ethical skills and knowledge to deal with the impact of technology in a global and societal context.
• PEO 2: The MS Cybersecurity program will foster an environment that encourages independent thinking and creativity that prepares its graduates to innovate original methods, ideas, and research in the field of cybersecurity or related disciplines sufficient to pursue a doctoral degree.
   

Program Learning Outcomes

• Apply advanced knowledge and critical thinking to develop evidence-based solutions for cybersecurity problems.
• Establish advanced knowledge and skills in a selected area of cybersecurity.
• Communicate effectively in areas of cybersecurity incorporating broader contexts such as societal, economic, and global one.
• Analyze cybersecurity issues incorporating interdisciplinary aspects such as law, business, international relations, and public policy.
• Review and employ Technologies, Theories, and Methodologies Emerging in the Field of Cybersecurity.