Recognizing the significant shortage of information/cybersecurity specialists on the local and international labor market and the scarcity of educational opportunities, Georgian-American University is offering an English-language master's program in "Cyber and Information Security" to interested individuals starting from 2026, which will grant graduates the qualification of "Master of Cyber Security".
The academic disciplines are built in accordance with current trends and challenges in the field, as well as labor market requirements, and cover such topics as:
- Network Security
- Operating Systems Security
- Information Security Management Standards
- Cloud and Artificial Intelligence Security Practices
- Software Security
- Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
- Cyber Threat Analytics
- Incident Response and Digital Forensics
- IT Auditing, etc.
In addition, the 亚色影库 curriculum emphasizes the integration of practical training (study of cybersecurity tools through practical work, discussion of real cases in cyber space, inviting industry specialists to the training process).
The goal of the program is to prepare a graduate who, based on information analysis, synthesis and assessment, will be able to maintain the sustainability of information security, identify cyber risks, effectively plan and manage resources, and also contribute to the development of the field in the scientific and research direction.
The Cyber and Information Security Master's Program serves the development of an important direction for the country, which, together with the general development and diversification of the information technology sector, is of crucial importance. Accordingly A Master of Cybersecurity can be employed on the following positions:
- Cybersecurity Analyst;
- Information Security Manager;
- Network Security Engineer;
- Data Protection Officer (DPO);
- Security Auditor;
- Ethical Hacker;
- Security Consultant;
- Security Software Architect, etc.
It is noteworthy that the curriculum is designed taking into account the best international practices related to teaching in the field, based on which the program will be constantly updated in the future. The university is enabled by a large network of international partners.
A detailed description of the program can be found in the attached file: Cyber and Information Security Master鈥檚 Program
Receiving/accumulating credits in the relevant educational component by the student assumes active participation in the teaching process and is based on the principle of continuous evaluation of acquired knowledge. The level of achievement of learning outcomes is assessed in accordance with the assessment system approved by the Order No. 3 of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia of January 5, 2007, 鈥淎bout the Rules for Calculating Credits in Higher Education Programs.鈥�
Assessment of the level of achievement of learning outcomes includes assessment forms - intermediate and final assessment, the sum of which represents the final assessment - 100 points.
Assessment forms include an assessment component/components that determine the way to assess the student's knowledge/awareness and/or ability and/or autonomy/responsibility (verbal/written exam, verbal/written quiz, practical/theoretical work, homework, etc.). Assessment components combine assessment methods (test, presentation, etc.). The assessment method is measured by assessment criteria.
Each form and component of the assessment has a specific share of the total assessment score (100), which is reflected in the specific syllabus.
Each assessment form has a minimum competence threshold - at least 25 points for the intermediate assessment, at least 16 points for the final assessment.
A minimum competency threshold may also be set for the assessment component(s), which will be detailed in the course syllabus.
Credit cannot be awarded using only one form of assessment. Credit is awarded to the student in case of a positive assessment.
The system has 5 types of Positive Assessment:
- (A) Excellent 鈥� 91-100 points
- (B) Very Good 鈥� 81-90 points
- (C) Good 鈥� 71-80 points
- (D) Satisfactory 鈥� 61-70 points
- (E) Sufficient 鈥� 51-60 points
2 types of Negative Assessment:
- (FX) Did not pass - 41-50 points, which means that the student needs more work in order to pass and, with independent work, is given the right to take the additional exam once
- (F) Failed - 40 points and less, which means that the work done by the student is insufficient, and they have to retake the course/subject.
To determine a student's final ranking and to encourage them, a cumulative grade point average (GPA) is calculated at the end of the learning process.
The cumulative grade point average is calculated as follows: the quantitative indicator of the grade received by the student in each course of study is multiplied by the number of credits allocated for that course of study, and then the total sum of these numbers is divided by the number of credits accumulated by the student.
The Master鈥檚 Program is built on the basis of the ECTS system. To obtain a qualification, a Master student must accumulate 120 credits within the framework of the Master educational program, which is the sum of the credits of the core and elective educational components, with content corresponding to the main field of study, and free credits.聽
Educational components are presented in the amount of 120 credits, including:
- Core components of the main field of study - 75 credits;
- Elective components of the main field of study - 25 credits;
- Research component - 20 credits.
During the year, a student accumulates 60 credits, i.e. 30 credits per semester, although depending on the student's individual workload, the number of credits per year may be less or more than 60 credits, but no more than 75 credits.
The program includes 10 free credits, which the student may earn within the elective course framework. These credits can be obtained through courses offered within the current program, from other academic programs of the same level at the School of Informatics and Engineering or Georgian-American University, from accredited academic programs of the same level at other higher education institutions in Georgia, or from academic programs of the same level at foreign higher education institutions, provided that the credits are recognized in accordance with Georgian legislation.
A detailed description of the Master鈥檚 program academic plan can be found in attached聽file: Cyber and Information Security
Tuition Fee for 2026-2027 Academic Year
An annual tuition fee of the 亚色影库 Cyber and Information Security Master's Degree Program is 4,200* GEL. Payments are made twice a year, with equal parts, before the beginning of each semester.
See the link for the tuition fee of non-resident students.
Special financial support:
If there are two family members studying at 亚色影库 at the same time, a discount of 20% is applied to each student.
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* In non-standard cases, the following rules shall apply:
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The master's program is intended for individuals who have already obtained higher education in a relevant field related to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and wish to deepen their knowledge in the area of cyber and information security. Accordingly, the necessary prerequisites for enrollment in the Master鈥檚 Program are:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent academic degree;
- Successfully passing the unified masters exams;
- Passing the internal university procedure, which consists of the following stages:
- Documentation analysis - at this stage, the general application form developed by the university is filled out, which includes an assessment of the applicant's professional biography;
- Passing the exam in English (B2 level) - applicants who present a certificate confirming the relevant qualification (TOEFL, IELTS) or have completed a bachelor's or postgraduate educational program in English will be exempted from the exam;
- Interview end exam in the specialty* - the purpose of which is to assess the applicant's knowledge in the IT field.
* Exam questions in the specialty will be posted in advance on the university website.
Students can be enrolled in the Information Technologies Bachelor's Degree Program through the mobility program twice a year, within the timeframe established by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, in compliance with mandatory procedures and fixed rules established by the University. See mobility terms and procedure.
Accredited foreign higher educational institution students can be enrolled in the Information Technologies Governance and Strategy Master's Degree Program on the basis of the order issued by the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia.
International Students see the link.
For more information please contact us:
Tamar Chelidze
(+995) 555 326 009
(+995 32) 220 65 20 (319)
tamarchelidze@gau.edu.ge
