Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Upon successful completion of the Master’s degree program in Applied Cybersecurity,
students will be able to:

1. Evaluate cybersecurity threats, risks, and vulnerabilities, and formulate appropriate technical and strategic responses to protect digital systems and critical assets.
2. Assess and apply advanced cybersecurity technologies, frameworks, and standards to design secure digital solutions and address complex security challenges.
3. Work independently and collaboratively in a manner that reflects ethical, legal, and professional standards relevant to the cybersecurity discipline.
4. Apply cryptographic, forensic, and penetration testing techniques to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents in real-world contexts.
5. Conduct independent and collaborative cybersecurity research, synthesize key information, and apply expert judgment to generate practical or theoretical insights.
6. Demonstrate strategic thinking, leadership, and communication skills, and effectively manage cybersecurity initiatives in organizational settings.

To further enhance career readiness, the program includes embedded support for the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification—one of the most respected credentials in the cybersecurity industry.

Students will benefit from:

• CISSP exam vouchers, provided as part of the program
• Dedicated CISSP preparation workshops and bootcamps, organized during the academic year to reinforce key knowledge areas and prepare effectively for the certification exam.

You must complete 8 subjects to graduate: 6 core and a research project equivalent to 2 subjects.

You can complete your Master’s degree in 12, 15, 18 or 21 Months depending on:

1. The number of subjects you choose to take per trimester,
2. The number of trimesters, you choose to study per year.

There are many possible combinations between subjects and trimesters. Some examples are listed in the Tuition Fees section below.

• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Security Engineer
• Information Security Manager
• Cybersecurity Consultant
• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
• Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
• Security Architect

• Bachelor’s degree: Regular Entry: 3.0 GPA and above
• Probation Entry: 2.5 to 2.99 (Probation means you will have to get an average of 55% in the 1st 3 subjects of your master’s degree)
• GFC: Less than 2.5 (students are required to take 3 General Foundation Classes during 1 month and cost 2900 MAD each)
• IBT 79 – or IELTS 6.0 (5.5 might be considered if GPA is 3.0)

NOTE: Graduates who studied their Bachelor’s in English are exempted from the TOEFL and IELTS

Total Tuition Fee Including a 20% Bursary: $ 16,416 (each trimester is paid seperatly).

Visa, Insurance, Residency & Security Deposit (the university refunds you back $ 700 once you find a job, or finish your master’s) : $ 2,242.

You must complete 8 subjects to graduate: 5 core , 2 electives, and a final project.

You can complete your Master’s degree in 12, 15, 18 or 21 Months depending on the number of subjects you choose to take per trimester as detailed in the below 4 tables: