Masters in Cyber Security

Master's in Cyber Security — Academix University

Master’s in Cyber Security

Program highlights

12-month online master’s programme (self-paced + live labs)
Ideal for working professionals — flexible schedules
No entrance exam required for standard admission
Hands-on labs, ethical hacking and forensics modules
Industry mentors and career support for certification prep (CISSP, CEH)
Capstone project with employer-facing outcomes

About the program

The Master’s in Cyber Security at Academix University equips professionals with the technical and strategic skills needed to defend digital systems. The program blends foundational theory with practical labs in network defense, cryptography, incident response and cloud security.

Designed for career-ready outcomes, the curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience, certification-aligned coursework, and practitioner mentorship. Complete the degree in 12 months—fully online—while you continue working.

Program objectives

Practical defence skills

Build proficiency in penetration testing, IDS/IPS configuration and secure architectures.

Threat intelligence

Learn to analyse advanced persistent threats and map attacker techniques to mitigations.

Legal & compliance frameworks

Understand GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS and governance models for enterprise security.

Cloud & application security

Secure cloud-native systems and review secure SDLC practices for real apps.

Program at a glance

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree
Duration: 12 months (online)
Enrollment: Rolling / open year-round

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Why choose this Master's degree?

Hands-on labs

Realistic exercises in threat detection, forensics and red-team/blue-team scenarios.

Industry mentors

Learn from practitioners with active security experience and industry connections.

Cloud & app focus

Deep dive into securing cloud workloads and modern application stacks.

Capstone project

Employer-facing research projects that demonstrate measurable security improvements.

No entrance exam

Direct admission routes for qualified applicants — emphasis on readiness and experience.

Certification prep

Courses aligned to help you prepare for CISSP, CEH, CISM and vendor certs.

Program structure

Semester 1 — Foundations

Introduction to cyber security & threat landscape
Network security fundamentals (firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation)
Cryptography basics and secure communications

Semester 2 — Applied Security

Ethical hacking & vulnerability assessment
Cloud security & container hardening
Application security and secure SDLC

Semester 3 — Advanced topics & Capstone

Incident response, forensics and threat hunting
Advanced persistent threat analysis
Capstone: employer-facing project and presentation

Students feedback

"Practical labs and mentor feedback gave me confidence to move into a security role."

- Aisha

"Flexible schedule — I completed coursework while working full time."

- Raj

"Capstone helped me build a portfolio that got me interviews."

- Priya

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Start your security career with applied skills and career support.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need an entrance test?

Ans: No — most applicants are admitted without an entrance exam; exceptions for specific scholarships may apply.

Can I work while studying?

Ans: Yes. The program is designed for working professionals: recorded lectures + evening live labs.

Will I get practical experience?

Ans: Absolutely — hands-on labs, red-team/blue-team exercises and a capstone project form the core of learning.

What career support is available?

Ans: Internship placement support, resume workshops and career coaching are provided. Certification prep resources included.

Which certifications does this align with?

Ans: CISSP, CEH, CISM and vendor-specific cloud security certs — many modules are mapped to their bodies of knowledge.

How long is the program?

Ans: The standard path takes 12 months (part-time options available).