The programme is supported by a strong local and international academic team, covering a wide range of expertise. The academic team comprises PhD degree holders in cyber security and other information and communication technology fields. The programme is also supported by the School of Informatics of Xiamen University China, which is ranked among the top ten in China and has a strong faculty in cyber security. Students will enjoy the privilege of world-class cyber security education through effective interactions with local and international faculty.
The programme equips graduates with the necessary knowledge, technical and critical thinking skills, enabling them to solve a wide range of complex computing and cyber security problems. The curriculum is adapted from that of the main campus and involves various major core courses covering the theories and applications of cyber security. These courses include all the necessary cyber security knowledge, i.e. information assurance, network security, data security, and societal and organisational security. Besides the major core courses, students also pursue some common core courses related to mathematics, computer science, software engineering and artificial intelligence. With the coverage of a wide range of relevant topics, the programme will produce knowledgeable and skilful graduates capable of performing professional roles in computing and cyber security. The graduates will also be well-equipped to continue their postgraduate studies in top universities worldwide.
