MScCyber Security - Non-Thesis
| Study location | Türkiye, Istanbul |
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| Type | Master, full-time |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Course code | 112 |
| Tuition fee | US$10,900 per programme Tuition is charged in Turkish Lira (TL) to Turkish citizenship admitted candidates and in USD ($) to non-Turkish citizenship admitted candidates. |
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| Application fee | TRY 600 one-time Non-Refundable Application Fee |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The program is suitable for outstanding students who have completed fundamental computer engineering or equivalent education at the undergraduate level from a reputable university and with a good academic record. The program is ideal for those who want to gain an industry sought-after degree that will increase their post-graduation career choices to new fields (e.g. banking, finance, consulting, and government) and long-term career trajectories. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Turkish. |
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| Language requirements | English |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. - You should aim to provide 2 academic references but employer references are also accepted A motivation letter must be added to your application. One of the most important parts of your application is the motivation letter. Its goal is to introduce your background and support your application. In short, its goal is to answer the question: Write in a clear and logical manner: remember, the way you write and present yourself says a lot about you. Do not plagiarize as this will mean automatic disqualification from the evaluation process. Some points that may help you answer this question:
Click here to check our How to write a strong Motivation Letter or Statement of Purpose video on YouTube. Turkish nationality applicants: • Personal and Educational Background Information (CV) • 2 Recommendation Letters • English proficiency test score (for those whose native language is not English) – TOEFL Internet-Based: minimum Score 80 (if taken in Turkey it must be carried out at the test centers located in state universities) • Official transcripts from all the university degrees completed • Statement of Purpose International applicants: • Personal and Educational Background Information (CV) • 2 Recommendation Letters • English proficiency test score (for those whose native language is not English) – TOEFL Internet-Based: minimum Score 80 (if taken in Turkey it must be carried out at the test centers located in state universities) • Official transcripts from all the university degrees completed • Statement of Purpose Submitting an application without any one of the items above may result in rejection due to the high volume of applications received each intake. |
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| More information | gsse.ku.edu.tr/..security/program-overview gsse.ku.edu.tr/../application-requirements |
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Overview
Why study a Masters in Cybersecurity?
The term cyber defines activities using computer systems and networks. Nowadays, one of the most important needs of cyber technologies in terms of both infrastructure and applications is cyber security. Hence, there is a growing demand for experts in the field of cyber systems and information security in both academia and industry. According to the ISC2 2019 report, there exists a shortage of more than 4 million cyber systems and security experts in the world. In order to meet this crucial need, an innovative graduate program that combines several fields such as cryptology, computer networks, operating systems, software engineering, cloud systems, distributed systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning, risk analysis, strategic planning, and criminal law, is required. By offering theoretical and practical courses to meet the aforementioned needs at the master’s level for students who have completed fundamental computer engineering or equivalent education at the undergraduate level, the objective is to ensure that our country becomes a pioneer in the field of cyber systems and security.
Cyber systems and security aim to find solutions to ensure the efficiency, security, and confidentiality of data production, transmission, storage, and computing systems in different fields. For this reason, the proposed master’s program is structured as an interdisciplinary program and it is directly related to the disciplines of computer science and engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, industrial engineering, mathematics, physics, law, social sciences, medicine, economics, and business.
What will you gain from the MSc in Cybersecurity at Koç University?
You will be able to work in a wide array of industries in Turkey or abroad as an expert in the field of cyber systems and information security through an innovative and interdisciplinary curriculum that combines theoretical and practical courses in several fields such as:
• cryptology
• blockchain
• machine learning
• privacy, GDPR
• computer network security
• operating system security
• cloud security
• internet security
• distributed system security
• secure programming
• cyber-forensics
• penetration testing
• risk management
• strategic planning
• cyber law
Programme structure
The non-thesis Cybersecurity Master program is comprised of:
- 30 credits
- At least 10 courses
- A term project course
Career opportunities
With a Masters in Cybersecurity from Koç University, you may work at:
• Software companies
• Banks
• Multi-nationals
• Medical device producers
• Retailers
• Healthcare providers
• Law firms
• Consulting companies
• Internet of Everything vendors