The Kepha Institute Online Master of Arts in Cybersecurity (MACS) program inherits CIU’s century-old tradition of education, focusing on the integration of professional skills and a foundation of truth. Adhering to a unique holistic education philosophy, it aims to cultivate cybersecurity talents with “truth-based values” + “both soft and hard skills.”
We provide not only professional training and equipment, but also a bridge to career development with high salaries and high job vacancies. We focus on effectiveness and application, and are committed to helping students apply what they have learned to actual combat, and train students to master excellent professional skills to solve problems in real-world scenarios.
The teaching method combines pre-recorded video courses with real-time interactive courses, with interactive teaching in both Chinese and English to help students adapt to and master cybersecurity operations in an English environment. For zero-based students without an IT background, special bridge courses are set up to assist in the transition of cross-major capabilities.
The program has excellent faculty, all with doctoral degrees and based on the forefront of industry technology development, adhering to the values of truth, and willing to lead students to make progress and growth in professional ability and life character!
Real-time online face-to-face courses to establish effective interaction between professors and students
Recorded video courses explain basic concepts, theories, methods, and models
Rich reading materials allow students to access cutting-edge cases, new theories, and new technologies.
The content and form of assignments are rich and diverse, helping students effectively combine theory and practice
Provide online groups for students and teachers, where you can communicate with students and teachers at any time
Accessible entry: Interactive teaching in both Chinese and English (online recorded courses have Chinese subtitles, and the operating system is in English) to help students adapt to and master cybersecurity operations in an English environment. For zero-based students without an IT background, special bridge courses are set up to assist in the transition of cross-major capabilities.
Application-based admission: No need to spend time and effort preparing for the joint entrance examination, focusing on the practical application of what you have learned
Affordable tuition: Thanks to the dedication of professors and the support of donors, cost-effective tuition is achieved. Pay for one course at a time, without having to pay all tuition fees at once.
Authoritative certification: Graduates can obtain the same authoritative master’s degree (without the word “Online”) from the US headquarters
Flexible learning: The combination of online recorded courses and face-to-face interactive courses with professors allows for flexible and free time, suitable for on-the-job learning
High-quality faculty: The teaching professors are internationalized, all with doctoral degrees and located at the forefront of the industry, with rich academic, teaching and practical experience.
Expand your territory: The global alumni network of a century-old school, with the same foundation of truth and values, expands the territory of life in relationship connections
Focus on practical combat: The curriculum comprehensively covers all modules in the field of cybersecurity, and the content develops in sync with the industry’s cutting-edge technologies, with special emphasis on practical technology training.
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The Master of Cybersecurity program requires applicants to have a bachelor’s degree in technical disciplines such as computer science, computer engineering, information systems, electrical engineering, or related majors.
In view of making up for the lack of basic knowledge of applicants who are not in the above majors, professors will guide students to participate in the study of bridge courses. Each bridge course lasts 16 weeks per semester. (Applicants with other professional backgrounds are also welcome to apply as long as they are not afraid of operating computers. Bridge courses can be studied in parallel with professional courses.)
| Master of Cybersecurity Bridge Courses (9 credits in total) | |
|---|---|
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Fundamentals of Computer Science |
3 |
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Applied Operating Systems |
3 |
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Applied Computer Network |
3 |
The total credits required for the Master of Cybersecurity program are 30 credits, with a total of 10 professional courses. All courses last 16 weeks per semester. Before graduating with a Master of Cybersecurity, you need to participate in relevant professional certificate exams.
| Master of Cybersecurity Professional Courses (30 credits in total) | |
|---|---|
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Computer Networks (C) |
3 |
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Scripting Languages (C) |
3 |
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Cybersecurity Law and Ethics (C) |
3 |
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Foundations of Cryptography (C) |
3 |
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Computer and Network Security (C) |
3 |
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Operating Systems (C) |
3 |
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Database Management Concepts and Systems (C) |
3 |
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Network Penetrating, Testing and Ethical Hacking (C) |
3 |
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Digital Forensics (C) |
3 |
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Computer Architecture (C) |
3 |
Note: The curriculum may be slightly adjusted, please refer to the course selection notice after admission
The college offers special tuition fees for students from China and developing countries and regions; pay for 1 course at a time, without having to pay for all courses at once
Estimated tuition: $8,000, approximately 60,000 RMB
*For major courses and bridge courses, the normal tuition is $1800 USD/course (3 credits), and a special tuition of $630 USD/course (3 credits) is offered to students from China and developing countries and regions.
*Tuition is an estimate under the current conditions, and the school has the right to change tuition prices due to administrative or uncontrollable factors. The specific tuition is subject to the current registration.
This project has a small amount of financial aid, and the relevant principles are as follows. The specific policies are subject to the notices of each semester after enrollment:
A total of 10 courses, each course lasts 16 weeks per semester
A total of 3 courses, each course lasts 16 weeks per semester
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As digital technology has fully penetrated all areas of life, the importance of data and networks is becoming increasingly prominent. From the rise of ChatGPT to the widespread application of artificial intelligence, technology is profoundly changing our society. However, network security issues are also becoming increasingly serious. Network security is not only a technical requirement, but also a moral responsibility.
Combined with the current global demand for cybersecurity engineers, this major has broad career development prospects. The educational philosophy of Kepha Institute is based on truth, emphasizing the fair use of technology and ethical norms. This program is committed to cultivating students’ depth in technology and scientific knowledge, while emphasizing truth as the criterion, and cultivating students’ character of being just and serving others. We focus on the training of practical operation ability and problem-solving skills, and hope that students can flexibly apply what they have learned to their work after graduation, and truly achieve the goal of applying what they have learned.
We are willing to fully support every student, not only focusing on students’ technical growth, but also focusing on their character shaping and life transformation. I sincerely encourage all students who aspire to become network engineers to come among us and grow with us in truth, and use technology to create a better future.
In recent years, the economic situation has been poor, industry demand has shrunk, and job supply has been tight. In the face of difficulties, “one specialization with multiple skills” has become the key. The depth of emerging technologies and the breadth of traditional technologies are indispensable. I believe that opportunities favor those who are prepared, humble, diligent and lifelong learners.
The Kepha Cybersecurity Master’s program focuses on cultivating students’ professional knowledge and holistic literacy, not only improving professional depth, but also shaping students from confidence, character, critical thinking and other aspects, so that they have the comprehensive ability to cope with an uncertain era.
The professors are known for their solid theory and superb practical skills, especially in practical fields such as offensive and defensive combat, and are by no means just talking on paper. As an institution that combines truth and professional depth, professors are committed to helping students achieve professional improvement and life transformation, re-anchor the direction of life in an extremely uncertain era, and explore the meaning of career and life in professional services.
School start time: The school starts in spring, summer and autumn every year, which are early January, early May and late August respectively.
Each semester is 16 weeks, and each course lasts 16 weeks.
All courses can be completed in as little as 2.5 years, with a maximum period of 7 years
Bridge Course
16 weeks/course, 16 weeks per semester
Professional courses
16 weeks/course, 16 weeks per semester
Students in this program who meet all course requirements and complete their studies will receive
