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 two-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.
Information updated on Nov. 21, 2019
Students will study at Mahidol University 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 – December
Semester 2: January – May
Semester 3 (summer): June – July (no class)
Students in the Master of Science Program in Cyber Security and Information Assurance will take two years of study in Mahidol University (MU), Bangkok, Thailand (Phayathai Campus).
The structure of the entire program consists of four semesters (two years). Students will take 18 credits of core courses during 1st Year (Semester 1 and Semester 2). Students in Plan A (thesis track) will take 6 credits of elective courses in 1st Year (Semester 1) and 2nd Year (Semester 1) plus 12 credits of thesis in 1st Year (Semester 1) and 2nd Year (Semester 1 and Semester 2). 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 2nd Year (Semester 1 and Semester 2).
| Plan A (Thesis) | Plan B (Thematic Paper) | |||||
| Core Courses
(Credits) |
Elective Courses
(Credits) |
Thesis
(Credits) |
Core Courses
(Credits) |
Elective Courses
(Credits) |
Thematic Paper
(Credits) |
|
| 1st Year,
1st Semester |
12 | 12 | ||||
| 1st Year,
2nd Semester |
6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | |
| 2nd Year,
1st Semester |
3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | ||
| 2nd Year,
2nd Semester |
6 | 3 | ||||
| Overall Program | 18 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 6 |
Plan A (thesis):
| 1st Year | |||||
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | ||||
| ITCY 511 | Computer and Network Security | 3 credits | ITCY 531 | System Hardening and Penetration Testing | 3 credits |
| ITCY 512 | Information Security Management | 3 credits | ITCY 571 | Information Assurance and Risk Management | 3 credits |
| ITCY 513 | Cyber Ethics and Law | 2 credits | Elective Courses * not less than | 3 credits | |
| ITCY 515 | Research Methodology and Seminar in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance | 1 credits |
ITCY 698 |
Thesis | 3 credits |
| ITCY 541 | Digital Forensics Technologies and Techniques |
3 credits |
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|
Total 12 credits |
Total 12 credits |
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| 2nd Year | |||||
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | ||||
| Elective Courses * not less than | 3 credits |
ITCY 698 |
Thesis |
6 credits |
|
|
ITCY 698 |
Thesis | 3 credits | |||
| Total 6 credits | Total 6 credits | ||||
Plan B (project):
| 1st Year | |||||
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | ||||
| ITCY 511 | Computer and Network Security | 3 credits | ITCY 531 | System Hardening and Penetration Testing | 3 credits |
| ITCY 512 | Information Security Management | 3 credits | ITCY 571 | Information Assurance and Risk Management | 3 credits |
| ITCY 513 | Cyber Ethics and Law | 2 credits | Elective Courses * not less than | 6 credits | |
| ITCY 515 | Research Methodology and Seminar in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance | 1 credits | |||
| ITCY 541 | Digital Forensics Technologies and Techniques |
3 credits |
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|
Total 12 credits |
Total 12 credits |
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| 2nd Year | |||||
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | ||||
|
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION |
ITCY 697 |
Thematic Paper |
3 credits |
||
| Elective Courses * not less than | 6 credits | ||||
|
ITCY 697 |
Thematic Paper | 3 credits | |||
| Total 9 credits | Total 3 credits | ||||
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 573 | E-Services Security Management |
| ITCY 545 | Cloud Security | 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 | ||
Information updated on Nov. 21, 2019
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Academic Year
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Education Fee
|
Expenses
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International Student
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Thai Student
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Baht
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USD
[1 USD ~ 33 Baht] |
Baht
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USD
[1 USD ~ 33 Baht] |
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2021
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Plan A (Thesis & Courses)
Overall Program
|
489,000
|
14,900
|
299,000
|
9,100
|
|
1st year, 1st semester
|
138,700
|
81,200
|
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| 1st year, 2nd semester | 196,800 | 118,800 | |||
| 2nd year, 1st semester | 147,700 | 93,200 | |||
| 2nd year, 2nd semester | 5,800 | 5,800 | |||
|
Plan B (Thematic Paper & Courses)
Overall Program
|
454,500
|
13,800
|
275,000
|
8,400
|
|
|
1st year, 1st semester
|
138,700
|
81,200
|
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1st year, 2nd semester
|
135,300
|
81,300
|
|||
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2nd year, 1st semester
|
174,700
|
106,700
|
|||
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2nd year, 2nd semester
|
5,800
|
5,800
|
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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.
Information updated on Mar. 9, 2021
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/)
| Events | Round 1 |
| Application Period | November 6, 2020 – December 31, 2020 |
| Announcement of interview candidates | January 12, 2021 |
| Interview Date | January 14, 2021 |
| Announcement of admitted students | January 31, 2021 |
| New Student Check-In | February 1 – 7, 2021 |
| Semester Starts (1st Semester, Academic Year 2021) | 9 August 2021 |
| Events | Round 2 |
| Application Period | January 1, 2021 – February 28, 2021 |
| Announcement of interview candidates | March 12, 2021 |
| Interview Date | March 17, 2021 |
| Announcement of admitted students | March 31, 2021 |
| New Student Check-In | April 1 – 7, 2021 |
| Semester Starts (1st Semester, Academic Year 2021) | 9 August 2021 |
| Events | Round 3 |
| Application Period | March 1, 2021 – April 30, 2021 |
| Announcement of interview candidates | May 12, 2021 |
| Interview Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Announcement of admitted students | May 31, 2021 |
| New Student Check-In | June 1 – 7, 2021 |
| Semester Starts (1st Semester, Academic Year 2021) | 9 August 2021 |
| Events | Round 4 |
| Application Period | May 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021 |
| Announcement of interview candidates | July 12, 2021 |
| Interview Date | July 14, 2021 |
| Announcement of admitted students | July 31, 2021 |
| New Student Check-In | August 1 – 7, 2021 |
| Semester Starts (1st Semester, Academic Year 2021) | 9 August 2021 |
| Events | Second Semester Round |
| Application Period | July 1, 2021 – October 31, 2021 |
| Announcement of interview candidates | November 12, 2021 |
| Interview Date | November 17, 2021 |
| Announcement of admitted students | November 30, 2021 |
| New Student Check-In | December 1 – 7, 2021 |
| Semester Starts (1st Semester, Academic Year 2021) | 10 January 2022 |
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.
Information updated on Nov. 18, 2020
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
Information updated on Nov. 21, 2019
