MS (Information Security)
Build the skills to lead in MS (Information Security)
Superior University’s MS Information Security program addresses significant challenges of the tech revolution by equipping the students with the knowledge and core competencies to protect digital information. With a curriculum designed in liaison with seasoned professionals and the latest scholarship in the field, the program focuses on designing and ensuring the resilience of supporting network infrastructure and systems as well as applied research in the realm of cyber security
Eligibility Criteria
Degree in relevant subject, earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education with at least 60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0). Qualify GAT Test General (NTS) with 50% or GAT Test (University) with 60%. (University) with 60%
- Total credit hours: 30
- Semester: 4
- Course duration: 2 years
Semester 1
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Data Security & Cryptography | 3 |
| Research Methods | 3 |
| Elective-I | 3 |
| Elective-II | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Semester 2
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Information Security and Assurance | 3 |
| Advanced Analysis of Algorithm | 3 |
| Elective-III | 3 |
| Elective-IV | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Semester 3&4
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Thesis | 6 |
| Total | 6 |
List of Electives
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Advance Network Security | 3 |
| Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering | 3 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection and Incident Management | 3 |
| Cloud Security | 3 |
| Network Forensics | 3 |
| Quantum Cryptography | 3 |
| Machine Learning | 3 |
| Applied Image Processing | 3 |
| Total | 24 |
*To accommodate modern trends, Institute may reserve the right to change course requirements, fees, course classifications, course contents, class schedules, venues, faculty and the like, whenever it deems appropriate.
