About the Programme

As technology continues to evolve, computing systems enable the provision of more interconnected, powerful supporting services in almost every sector of life. With the prevalence of new cyber threats and attacks, maintaining the security of these systems is becoming more critical yet challenging, leading to a huge demand for cyber security professionals. The Bachelor of Engineering in Cyber Security (Honours) programme at Xiamen University Malaysia is developed to cater for this growing market demand. The programme is offered by the School of Computing and Data Science, and aims to produce competent cyber security experts, analysts, and engineers capable of:

• developing cyber-resilient systems
• identifying threats and vulnerabilities in computing systems
• conducting risk assessments of these systems
• and implementing appropriate solutions to mitigate the risks posed by cyber security threats and attacks

The programme is supported by a strong local and international academic team, covering a wide range of expertise. The academic team comprises PhD degree holders in cyber security and other information and communication technology fields. The programme is also supported by the School of Informatics of Xiamen University China, which is ranked among the top ten in China and has a strong faculty in cyber security. Students will enjoy the privilege of world-class cyber security education through effective interactions with local and international faculty.

The programme equips graduates with the necessary knowledge, technical and critical thinking skills, enabling them to solve a wide range of complex computing and cyber security problems. The curriculum is adapted from that of the main campus and involves various major core courses covering the theories and applications of cyber security. These courses include all the necessary cyber security knowledge, ie. Information assurance, network security, data security, and societal and organisational security. Besides the major core courses, students also pursue some common core courses related to mathematics, computer science, software engineering and artificial intelligence. With the coverage of a wide range of relevant topics, the programme will produce knowledgeable and skilful graduates capable of performing professional roles in computing and cyber security. The graduates will also be well-equipped to continue their postgraduate studles in top universities worldwide.

Note: The degree is not among the fields of engineering in the register of the Board of Engineers Malaysia.

Programme Highlights

• A strong curriculum equipping students with theoretical knowledge, practical skills, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Developing advanced knowledge and skills in a set of specialised topics to address complex cyber security challenges.
• Provision of many project-based courses which train students to apply theoretical and technical knowledge to solve real-world and research-oriented cyber security problems.
• Developing knowledge and skills in cross-specialisation fields, including computer science, software engineering, and artificial intelligence.

Career Opportunities

• Cyber Security Engineer
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Penetration Tester
• IT Security Specialist
• IT Security Operations Executive
• Security Architect
• Information Security Executive
• Information Security Management Officer
• Security Operation Centre Analyst
• Malware Analyst
• Cryptographer
• Security Researcher
• Security Consultant
• Chief Information Security Officer

Entry Requirement

*For other equivalent qualifications, please consult our programme counsellor.

Main Courses