The Internet Technology has played a crucial role in transforming our lives. We are now connected to each other more than ever. This innovation helps drive our social well being and businesses to the unforeseen level. The widespread usage of portable computers and mobile devices allows us to share information and conduct businesses from anywhere at any time thanks to the underlying communication infrastructure capable of transporting large amount of data across the globe. However, there are some people who exploit this free information sharing capability in order to benefit his personal interest at the expense of others. It is known that the number of malicious incidents and the average damage done by those incidents are rising. We, as an educational institution, must respond to this alarming increase in malicious activities. This Master Program is, therefore, specially established to build a strong foundation for students in the areas of Cyber Security and Information Assurance so that they could help the country cope with current and new issues in cyber security and information assurance.
This one-year program is aimed for two types of students: those who would like to be hands-on in securing network software and equipment and those who would like to manage how information is stored and distributed in an organization. The “cyber security” track will target the former type of students and the “information assurance” track will target the latter type of students. The program is developed based inputs from experts in both academic and industry.
If you are looking to improve your knowledge and skills in cyber security and information assurance, this program is right for you.
Students will study at Mahidol University for for 2 years (course work for 3 semesters). In order to graduate, students needs to complete the total of 36 credits.
Mahidol University Phayathai campus:
Semester 1: August – November
Semester 2: January – May
Semester 3: August – November
Students in the Master of Science Program in Cyber Security and Information Assurance will take one year of study in Mahidol University (MU), Bangkok, Thailand (Phayathai Campus).
The structure of the entire program consists of three modules (12 months). Students will take 18 credits of core courses during Module 1 and Module 2. Students in Plan A (thesis track) will take 6 credits of elective courses in Module 2 and 3 plus 12 credits of thesis in Module 2 and 3. Students in Plan B (project track) will take 12 credits of elective courses in Module 2 and 3 plus 6 credits of research project in Module 2 and 3.
Plan A (thesis):
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| ITCY 511 Computer and Network Security (3) | ITCY 531 System Hardening and Penetration Testing (3) |
| ITCY 541 Digital Forensics Technologies and Techniques (3) | ITCY 571 Information Assurance and Risk Analysis (3) |
| ITCY 513 Cyber Ethics and Law (2) | ITCY 698 Thesis (3) |
| ITCY 512 Information Security Management (3) | Elective course no less than 3 credits |
| ITCY 515 Research Methodology and Seminar in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (1) |
| Semester 3 |
|---|
| ITCY 698 Thesis (9) |
| Elective course no less than 3 credits |
Plan B (project):
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| ITCY 511 Computer and Network Security (3) | ITCY 531 System Hardening and Penetration Testing (3) |
| ITCY 541 Digital Forensics Technologies and Techniques (3) | ITCY 571 Information Assurance and Risk Analysis (3) |
| ITCY 513 Cyber Ethics and Law (2) | Elective course no less than 6 credits |
| ITCY 512 Information Security Management (3) | |
| ITCY 515 Research Methodology and Seminar in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (1) |
| Semester 3 |
|---|
| Elective course no less than 6 credits |
| ITCY 697 Research Project (6) |
Students enrolled in this program can choose to study either Cyber Security track or Information Assurance track.
| Cyber Security Track | Information Assurance | ||
| ITCY 514 | Fraud Analysis and Detection | ITCY 551 | Application of Cryptography |
| ITCY 534 | Reverse Engineering and Vulnerability Analysis | ITCY 552 | Authentication Technology Management |
| ITCY 543 | Network Forensics | ITCY 553 | Secure Software Design |
| ITCY 544 | Mobile Security | ITCY 572 | Information and Social Networks Security |
| ITCY 545 | Cloud Security | ITCY 573 | E-Services Security Management |
| ITCY 561 | Ethical Hacking | ITCY 581 | Incident Response Management |
| ITCY 562 | Intrusion Detection and Prevention | ITCY 592 | Special Topics in Information Assurance |
| ITCY 591 | Special Topics in Cyber Security and Forensics | ||
International students: 475,000 THB
Thai students: 320,000 THB
International students: 440,000 THB
Thai students: 290,000 THB
Partial scholarships are available for exceptional students. The applicant can apply for the scholarship in application form. The scholarship award will be considered by the program committee on the case by case basis.
Students who are eligible to apply to this Master Degree program must have the following qualifications:
To apply to Mahidol University’s Master of Science in Cyber Security and Information Assurance program, please visit the graduation school via this link (http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/grad/admission/online/index_EN/page.php)
| Events | Round I |
| Application Period | Nov 15, 2018 – Jan 31, 2019 |
| Written Examination | Feb 16, 2019 |
| Announcement of interview candidates | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Interview | Mar 4-6, 2019 |
| Announcement of admitted students | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Self-Reporting | Mar 18-22, 2019 |
| Classes begin (Academic Year 2019) | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Events | Round II |
| Application Period | Mar 1- May 17, 2019 |
| Written Examination | Jun 1, 2019 |
| Announcement of interview candidates | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Interview | Jun 17-19, 2019 |
| Announcement of admitted students | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Self-Reporting | Jul 1-5, 2019 |
| Classes begin (Academic Year 2019) | Aug 13, 2019 |
Mahidol University is internationally known for its strength in research and education. Graduates from the university contribute greatly to the society. The state of arts educational and research infrastructure propel the university to the regarded as one of the top educational institutions in the Thailand. Mahidol University is selected to be one of nine Thailand’s National Research Universities. The educational environment and recreational facilities support students to fulfill their academic ambition.
Dr. Assadarat Khurat
Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
Mahidol University
999 Phuttamonthon 4 road
Salaya, Phuttamonthon
Nakhonpathom 73170
THAILAND
Tel: 66-2-441-0909
email: assadarat.khu@mahidol.ac.th
