Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vasaka Visoottiviseth
Dr. Assadarat Khurat
Dr. Ittipon Rassameeroj
Asst. Prof. Dr. Dolvara Guna-Tilaka
Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanwadee Sunetnanta
Asst. Prof. Dr. Songpon Teerakanok
Asst. Prof. Dr. Chaiyong Ragkhitwetsagul
Asst. Prof. Dr. Morakot Choetkiertikul
Educational Philosophy
Our curriculum focuses on producing graduates who have the knowledge and skills in cyber security and information assurance. The educational philosophy of the Master of Science in Cyber Security and Information Assurance (CY) is defined as Student-Centered Approach, Constructivism and Essentialism Blending and is also aligned with Mahidol University’s educational philosophy. Essentialism has been employed to deliver some core essential knowledge in CY to students while the Student-Centered Approach and Constructivism are common philosophies adopted by the university. Our graduates are equipped with the abilities to apply security knowledge and principles to design, implement, and evaluate cyber security and information assurance systems for their organization, and to collect and analyze data to perform computer/digital forensics facilitating the investigation of cyber crimes.
Vision
To provide superior academic and professional opportunities in digital computing education, research, and innovation responsive to the needs of a rapidly changing world, elevating the national and global digital economy.
Objectives
After graduation from this program, graduates achieve the qualifications in accordance with the qualification standard for higher education as follows
1. Have knowledge in the principles and theory of cybersecurity and information assurance
2. Develop the ability to present, analyze and classify facts, and is capable of developing framework or information systems to address security issues using research methodology and sound knowledge of cybersecurity and information assurance
3. Adhere academic and IT professional morals and ethics
4. Have self-responsibility, social interaction, leadership, and teamwork skills
Overview
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.
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.
Curriculum information
| Name of Study Program | Master of Science in Cyber Security and Information Assurance (International Program) |
| Address | ICT Building, Mahidol University, 999 Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhonpathom 73170 |
| Contact | Phone: +66 02 441-0909 / Fax. +66 02 441-0808 |
| E-mail: ict@mahidol.ac.th | |
| Website: http://www.ict.mahidol.ac.th | |
| Year of Establishment | 2014 |
| Degree Awarded | Master of Science in Cyber Security and Information Assurance (M.Sc. in Cyber Security and Information Assurance) |
| Language used | English |
| Admissions | Thai and International students who are proficient in English |
Location of Study
Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus
Educational Management System
Educational System
Two semesters per year
Summer Semester
The program does not offer a summer session.
Typical class hours
Weekends (9:00 am. – 7:00 pm.; onsite at Salaya) and sometimes Weekdays (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm for some online classes)
1st Semester: August to December
2nd Semester: December to May
Graduation Criteria
Duration of graduation: 2 years
Total Credits: No fewer than 36 credits
Graduation requirements:
Plan 1.2 Academic (Course work and research)
1. Students must complete their courses as stated in the curriculum with a minimum CUM-GPA of 3.00.
2. Propose thesis to the committee appointed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and to the public and pass oral thesis examination as the final stage and the examination is an open system for those interested to listen.
3. The complete or part of the thesis has to be published as a review article, accepted as an innovation, acknowledged as a creative product, or accepted as an academic article that can be searched.
4. Other requirements shall follow those that specified by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Plan 2 Profession
1. Students must complete their courses as stated in the curriculum with a minimum CUM-GPA of 3.00.
2. Students must pass the Comprehensive Examination following Regulations of Mahidol University on Graduate Studies.
3. Students must present their Independent Study and pass the defense examination by following Regulations of Mahidol University on Faculty Graduate Studies and the examination is an open system for those interested to listen.
4. Other requirements shall follow those that specified by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Program Structure
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 1 (academic 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 2 (profession track) will take 12 credits of elective courses in Semester 2 and 3 plus 6 credits of independent study in 2nd Year (Semester 1 and Semester 2).
| Courses | Plan 1.2 Academic (Course work and research) |
Plan 2 Profession |
| 1. Required Courses | 18 credits | 18 credits |
| 2. Elective Courses not less than | 6 credits | 12 credits |
| 3. Thesis | 12 credits | – |
| 4. Independent Study | – | 6 credits |
| Total not less than | 36 credits | 36 credits |
| Plan 1.2 Academic (Course work and research) | ||
| 1st Year, 1st Semester | ||
| ITCY 511 | Computer and Network Security | 3(3-0-6) |
| ITCY 512 | Information Security Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| ITCY 513 | Cyber Ethics and Law | 2(2-0-4) |
| ITCY 516 | Research Methodology and Seminar | 1(1-0-2) |
| ITCY 541 | Digital Forensics Technologies and Techniques | 3(3-0-6) |
| Total | 12 credits | |
| 1st Year, 2nd Semester | ||
| ITCY 571 | Information Assurance and Risk Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| ITCY531 | System Hardening and Penetration Testing | 3(3-0-6) |
| ITCYXXX | 1 Elective Course | 3 Credits |
| ITCY 698 | Thesis (Developing the research topic, Reviewing literature and preparing for data collection) | 3(0-9-0) |
| Total | 12 credits | |
| 2nd Year, 1st Semester | ||
| ITCYXXX | 1 Elective Course | 3 Credits |
| ITCY 698 | Thesis (Conducting preliminary experiments, writing the proposal, and Proposing the thesis proposal) | 3(0-9-0) |
| Total | 6 credits | |
| 2nd Year, 2nd Semester | ||
| ITCY 698 | Thesis (Conducting experiments, Writing the thesis and thesis defense) | 6(0-18-0) |
| Total | 6 credits | |
Study Plan
| Plan 1.2 Academic (Course work and research) | ||
| 1st Year, 1st Semester | ||
| ITCY 511 | Computer and Network Security | 3(3-0-6) |
| ITCY 512 | Information Security Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| ITCY 513 | Cyber Ethics and Law | 2(2-0-4) |
| ITCY 516 | Research Methodology and Seminar | 1(1-0-2) |
| ITCY 541 | Digital Forensics Technologies and Techniques | 3(3-0-6) |
| Total | 12 credits | |
| 1st Year, 2nd Semester | ||
| ITCY 571 | Information Assurance and Risk Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| ITCY531 | System Hardening and Penetration Testing | 3(3-0-6) |
| ITCYXXX | 1 Elective Course | 3 Credits |
| ITCY 698 | Thesis (Developing the research topic, Reviewing literature and preparing for data collection) | 3(0-9-0) |
| Total | 12 credits | |
| 2nd Year, 1st Semester | ||
| ITCYXXX | 1 Elective Course | 3 Credits |
| ITCY 698 | Thesis (Conducting preliminary experiments, writing the proposal, and Proposing the thesis proposal) | 3(0-9-0) |
| Total | 6 credits | |
| 2nd Year, 2nd Semester | ||
| ITCY 698 | Thesis (Conducting experiments, Writing the thesis and thesis defense) | 6(0-18-0) |
| Total | 6 credits | |
| Plan 2 Profession | ||
| 1st Year, 1st Semester | ||
| ITCY 511 | Computer and Network Security | 3(3-0-6) |
| ITCY 512 | Information Security Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| ITCY 513 | Cyber Ethics and Law | 2(2-0-4) |
| ITCY 516 | Research Methodology and Seminar | 1(1-0-2) |
| ITCY 541 | Digital Forensics Technologies and Techniques | 3(3-0-6) |
| Total | 12 credits | |
| 1st Year, 2nd Semester | ||
| ITCY 571 | Information Assurance and Risk Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| ITCY531 | System Hardening and Penetration Testing | 3(3-0-6) |
| ITCYXXX | 2 Elective Courses | 6 Credits |
| Total | 12 credits | |
| 2nd Year, 1st Semester | ||
| COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION | ||
| ITCYXXX | 2 Elective Courses | 6 Credits |
| ITCY696 | Independent Study (Developing the independent study topic, Reviewing existing solutions and security threats, Assessing existing solutions, writing the proposal, and Proposing the independent study) | 3(0-9-0) |
| Total | 9 credits | |
| 2nd Year, 2nd Semester | ||
| ITCY696 | Independent Study (Implementing and evaluating solutions, Preparing for defense, and defense) | 3(0-9-0) |
| Total | 3 credits | |
Elective Courses
Students in Plan 1 (Academic) can choose to take the following courses at least 6 credits. Students in Plan 2 (Profession) can choose to take the following courses at least 12 credits:
| ITCY 514 | Fraud Analysis and Detection |
| ITCY 535 | Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis |
| ITCY 543 | Network Forensics |
| ITCY 545 | Cloud Security |
| ITCY 546 | Mobile and IoT Security |
| ITCY 552 | Authentication Technology Management |
| ITCY 553 | Secure Software Design |
| ITCY 562 | Intrusion Detection and Prevention |
| ITCY 581 | Incident Response Management |
| ITCY 582 | Blockchain Technology |
| ITCY 583 | Data Science for Cyber Security |
| ITCY 591 | Special Topics in Cyber Security and Forensics |
| ITCY 592 | Special Topics in Information Assurance |
Research Areas
- Cyber Security
- Information Security
- Network System
- Cryptography
- Security Engineering
- Secure Software Design
- Information Assurance
- Security Management
- Computer Forensics
- Network Forensics
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Ethical Attacks
Teaching & Assessment
| Teaching method | Interaction-based Lecture |
| Lab | |
| Group Discussion | |
| Class Project | |
| Case Study | |
| Class Participation | |
| Assessment method | Quiz |
| Examination | |
| Lab/Project Report | |
| Oral Presentation | |
| Thesis/Independent Study |
Program Learning Outcomes
- PLO1: Apply the concepts, and the theories in cyber security and information assurance to its IT applications as well as other related disciplines to assure security of IT systems
- PLO2:
- PLO2.1 Create a new framework in cyber security and information assurance through original research (Plan 1)
- PLO2.2 Assess and select practical solutions in cyber security and information assurance to improve computer system security against threats by using research methodology (Plan 2)
- PLO3: Apply professional-and-ethical responsibility and morality in professional environments and society
- PLO4: Demonstrate interpersonal skills, and the senses of responsibility and accountability, for operating in the assigned role and task within the team/organizational setting
Future Careers
- Security System Developer
- Data Security System Administrator
- Software Security System Administrator
- Network and Server System Administrator
- Network and Server Security System Administrator
- Researcher in Cyber Security and Information Assurance
- Consultant in Cyber Security and Information Assurance
- Security System Audit
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Tuition and Fees
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.
Tuition and Fees
| Academic Year | Education Fee | Expenses (Overall Program) | |||
| International Student | Thai Student | ||||
| Baht | USD [1 USD ~ 33 Baht] |
Baht | USD [1 USD ~ 33 Baht] |
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| 2021 – 2023 | Plan A (Thesis) | 489,000 Baht | 14,900 USD | 299,000 Baht | 9,100 USD |
| Plan B (Thematic Paper) | 529,000 Baht | 16,100 USD | 275,000 Baht | 8,400 USD | |
| 2024 onwards | Plan 1.2 Academic (Course work and research) | 320,000 Baht (80,000 Baht/Semester) |
9,700 USD (2,425 USD/Semester) |
280,000 Baht (70,000 Baht/Semester) |
8,500 USD (2,125 USD/Semester) |
| Plan 2 Profession | 320,000 Baht (80,000 Baht/Semester) |
9,700 USD (2,425 USD/Semester) |
280,000 Baht (70,000 Baht/Semester) |
8,500 USD (2,125 USD/Semester) |
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Official Tuition Fees Announcement from Mahidol University
Scholarships
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.
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Application
For prospective students:
Students who are eligible to apply to this Master Degree program must have the following qualifications:
1. Holding a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or computer-related fields or holding a Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 credits of computer-related courses or holding a Bachelor’s degree with working experiences at least one year in computer-related field.
2. Other requirements shall follow those that specified by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
3. Qualifications different from 2. may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
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/)
Important Dates (Academic Year 2025)
| Events | Round 2 |
| Application Period | 1 December 2024 – 31 January 2025 |
| Announcement of interview candidates | 14 February 2025 |
| Interview Date | 19 February 2025 |
| Result announcement | 13 March 2025 |
| New Student Check-In | 13 – 26 March 2025 |
| Semester Starts (1st Semester, Academic Year 2025) | August 2025 |
| Events | Round 3 |
| Application Period | 1 February – 31 March 2025 |
| Announcement of interview candidates | 11 April 2025 |
| Interview Date | 23 April 2025 |
| Result announcement | 9 May 2025 |
| New Student Check-In | 9 – 22 May 2025 |
| Semester Starts (1st Semester, Academic Year 2025) | August 2025 |
| Events | Round 4 |
| Application Period | 1 April – 31 May 2025 |
| Announcement of interview candidates | 12 June 2025 |
| Interview Date | 18 June 2025 |
| Result announcement | 3 July 2025 |
| New Student Check-In | 3 – 16 July 2025 |
| Semester Starts (1st Semester, Academic Year 2025) | August 2025 |
Why Studying at Mahidol University?
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.
Introduction to Master Program in Cyber Security and Information Assurance
