This programme provides an advanced course of instruction in the techniques, technologies and methods used in managing and implementing information technology systems. It seeks to widen and deepen understanding of computing technologies and covers the high-level concept that enables the effective management and exploitation of IT.

These postgraduate courses have been designed specifically for people working in the IT industry and for technical graduates.

There is something here for everyone: high-level strategy and design: in-depth technical specialisations; management and planning of IT project: and services.

Modules include reviews of technologies and cover business and management issues relevant to the sector. Other modules have a more technical focus, providing graduates with hand on skills. There is also an emphasis on transferable skills, such as research, critical analysis and problem-solving, in preparation for the specialist project that completes the MSc.... [-]

Information, Network, & Computer Security, M.S.

In the Master of Science in Information, Network, and Computer Security, you will:

critically evaluate various technical/architectural solutions to limit risk, mitigate the effects of hostile action, and recover from attacks design, implement, and maintain software tools to support network security across multiple operating systems oversee the information lifecycle of an organization, including planning, acquisition, and implementation of secure infrastructures study algorithm concepts, computer forensics, risk management and legal issues, and intrusion detection and hacker exploits.

NYIT professors have been awarded several prestigious research grants in the field, in areas including:... [-]

MSc Information TechnologyThe M.Sc. IT program provides a broad technical understanding of current and evolving technologies in the IT field with an emphasis on moving technology from the laboratory to the realm of business development through its program core courses.The course has been designed to enable students to sharpen their skills and get comfortable entry into any of the specialized streams of Computer Application.It strengthens student's skills in subjects like Programming, Data Structure, Communication Networking, Databases etc.

MSc in Computing and Information Science

Location: Abu Dhabi

Computing and Information Science (CIS) is the backbone of a modern technological society and the driving force of modern industries. It provides the data management, data analysis and computational capabilities required to solve the world’s most challenging problems in every domain. The mission of the CIS Program at the Masdar Institute is to create CIS professionals who are familiar with the unique challenges and problems of sustainability and alternative energy and who can effectively bridge the gap between information technology (IT) and related engineering disciplines.

Graduates of the Masdar Institute CIS Program will have the range of skills necessary to take up either technical or managerial position in the industry and be capable of conducting independent, cross-disciplinary research.... [-]

This unique program provides international students with the opportunity to study, in one full time or two years part-time, fundamental and advanced security topics such as cryptography, penetration testing, digital forensics, IT security management, and ISO 27001. Heriot-Watt University is proud to be the first university in the UAE to make available to international students an MSc in Network Security with such advanced topics.

The aim of both the MSc and the Postgraduate Diploma in Network Security is to provide our graduates with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills required for a Network Security-related professional position in an organisation.... [-]

The aim of both the MSc and the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (Software Systems) is to educate software engineers. The programme is concerned with the use and application of information technology in the specification, design, development and deployment of software. Throughout the programme, you will implement software solutions to remedy practical problems and put into practice the theoretical concepts learned in lectures.

As well as studying core software engineering topics, like Java programming and UML specification of object-oriented systems, you will follow a range of other courses such as Databases and Network Applications.

Students starting the programme in January should note that it runs part-time only for 4 semesters (24 months) + dissertation (March to August, 6 months) (total 30 months).... [-]

This programme aims to impart understanding and skills in key business management and information technology subjects at Master’s level. It covers the design and development of IT systems, the management of IT projects, the digital economy and the development of business applications.

Students starting the programme in January should note that it runs part-time runs for 4 semesters (24 months) + dissertation (March to August, 6 months) (total 30 months).

Students enrolling for the January intake programmes are not required to be on campus during the summer break.

Full-time students take four courses in Semester 1 and a further four in Semester 2. Results from these examinations determine whether students progress to an individual project and dissertation of four months’ duration leading to the MSc degree.... [-]

Cybersecurity is a multi-disciplinary field addressing issues that ensure secure and reliable operations at all levels of interconnected computing and networking systems. The Master of Science in Cybersecurity is designed to train graduate scholars, professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders, and researchers to have the advanced knowledge and skills required to fully understand and implement the technologies, tools, management methods and policy issues in cybersecurity.

The HBKU Master of Science program in cybersecurity aims to provide students with comprehensive and state-of-the-art advanced training in cybersecurity. The program not only covers multidisciplinary fields related to cybersecurity technology but also policy, ethics, and management related to IT security and cyber threats.... [-]

Trends in network communications unifying wired and wireless infrastructures, cloud computing, scalability, collaboration tools, blockchain, and security can only be fully utilized by a new breed of highly educated and technically proficient professionals who understand emerging communication technologies.

Our international faculty at RIT Dubai have a strong research background in networking, cybersecurity, and wireless communications. As Ph.D. holders with strong industry and consulting experience, they are experts in their field and working with them will help broaden your horizons and skillsets in a range of areas. From the Internet of Things to 5G and NFV, you’ll learn how to evaluate market trends, evaluate vendors in the industry and determine the impact of technology or your organization.... [-]

SCHOLARSHIP

Khalifa University of Science and Technology offers Graduate Research / Teaching Assistant (GRTA) scholarships to support qualified international students enrolled in graduate programs.

The scholarship provides generous remuneration and benefits that include:

Application Opening!

We will start taking applications starting November 1st, 2018 for the next intake in September 1st, 2019.

The degree of Master of Science in Computing and Information Science (M.Sc. in CIS) is awarded for successfully completing the requirements of a program of study, which includes taught courses as well as a research-based thesis. The thesis is an independent investigation of specialized areas within the general field of Computing and Information Science. The M.Sc. in CIS gives candidates the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in the broad field of CIS and contribute to the process of discovery and knowledge creation through the conduct of original research. Candidates for this degree are taught and supervised by experienced faculty and are expected to demonstrate initiative in their approach and innovation in their work. In addition to successfully completing the taught course component of the program, candidates prepare and present a thesis on their chosen area. Research may be undertaken in several topics corresponding to the areas of focus identified by the University.... [-]

SCHOLARSHIP

Khalifa University of Science and Technology offers Graduate Research / Teaching Assistant (GRTA) scholarships to support qualified international students enrolled in graduate programs.

The scholarship provides generous remuneration and benefits that include:

Application Opening!

We will start taking applications starting November 1st, 2018 for the next intake in September 1st, 2019.

The M.Sc. in Information Security degree is awarded to candidates who successfully complete the taught courses and thesis requirements of the program. The program is targeted for students with diverse backgrounds, including graduates of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, or other pertinent specializations. The program follows a “width before depth” approach, starting with common core courses that cover essential Information Security topics. Subsequently, elective courses cover extra topics to deepen the student’s knowledge in specialized areas not covered in the core. Students are encouraged to choose their area of specialization around one of three main themes: Cryptology, Digital Forensics and E-Business Security. The thesis is usually undertaken on research topics identified by the supervisors. Alternatively, where applicable, students may propose thesis topics of their own or work on solving problems of their sponsoring organizations.... [-]

Data science is defined as a systematic enterprise that builds and organises knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions. (Dhar, V., Communications of the ACM, Vol 56 No. 12, pg 64-73, http://cacm.acm.org/ magazines/2013/12/ 169933-data-science- and-prediction/abstract

This master in data science will provide data scientists with the skills needed to be productive in a world of data and ‘big data’.

The online MSc Data Science is suitable if you are currently employed in a data-related role in your company, it could be a technical, software or business context position for which you would like to enhance your skills.... [-]

If you are a holder of a bachelor degree or you have equivalent qualifications in Engineering and you are searching for an outstanding master program, Campus El Gouna of Technische Universität Berlin is an excellent choice for you.

Information technologies and their implementation in the energy sector is a challenging topic that grasps more and more attention as it is urgently needed for implementation in energy industry. The Information Technologies for Energy program at TU Berlin Campus El Gouna is a newly introduced master program, unique in its kind in the MENA region. The ITE program deals with the design, development, optimization and realization of renewable energy and fossil fuel-based energy-conversion plants with the support of information technologies. Meanwhile the ITE program covers the application of information technologies developed in the energy domain. Main application areas are electricity generation, energy storage and energy consumption management. Students will learn how to analyze, design, and implement information technologies to the needs of the energy sector. Increasing energy efficiency as well as cost- and environmental effectiveness of energy conversion processes which are most significant and complex urgencies in the field of energy. Both winter terms of the 2-year program take place at the Campus in El Gouna. During the summer term lectures are held at the main campus in Berlin. Students are therefore exposed to two very different study environments, offering a unique interdisciplinary and intercultural... [-]