Master of Science in Cyber Physical Systems Engineering

Master of Science in Cyber Physical Systems Engineering

Programme Summery

The Master of Science in Cyber Physical Systems Engineering curriculum offers rigorous technical courses in both fundamental and advanced, emerging areas of Cyber Physical Systems. the academic coursework will give learners formal training in engineering software, systems, platforms, products for complex business challenges and Data Analytics, they will work on the design, control and optimization of cyber-physical systems, through a combination of core and elective courses, and project work. The program involves both theory and practice and welcomes students with diverse interests in control theory, wireless communication, data analysis, IoT design, implementation and management

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to apply for the Master of Science in Cyber Physical Systemsthe candidate must hold any of the following:

  1. A Bachelor’sComputerdegreeScienceofsecondin-class lower division and above from a recognized university.
  2. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer-classlowerdivision Engineeriandabove from a recognized university.
  3. A Bachelor’s degree -inclass lowerDatadivisionScienceandabovefrom a of s recognized university.
  4. A Bachelor’s degree in -classSoftwarelowerdivisionandengineerinabovefrom a recognized university.
  5. lower division and above in the Software Engineering or Computer Engineering
  6. A Bachelor’ssecond-classdegreelowerdivisionofand above in Information Technology with a principal pass in Mathematics or Physic at A-Level or its equivalent.
Course Details
Year 1, Semester I Courses
S/N CODE COURSE TITLE LH TH PH CH CU
1 CPS 81101 Modelling of CPS 30   45 45 3
2 CPS 81102 Network security 30 30   45 3
3 CPS 81103 Internet of things 30 30   45 3
4 CPS 81104 Real time operating system 30   45 45 3
5 CPS 81105 Privacy in the digital Age 30   45 60 3
6 CPS 81106 Cloud Technologies and Architecture 30   30 45 3
Total 18
Year 1, Semester II Courses
S/N CODE COURSE TITLE LH TH PH CH CU
1 CPS 81201 Embedded System design 30   45 45 3
2 CPS 81202 Cryptography and communication Security 30   45 45 3
3 CPS 81203 Business process modeling and analysis 30 30   45 3
4 CPS 81204 Research Methods 30 30   45 3
Elective courses (choose two)
5 CPS 81205 Networked and distributed Control  system   30 30   45 3
6 CPS 81206 Embedded and IoT systems 30 30   45 3
7 CPS 81207 Design and Analysis of CPS 30 30   45 3
8 CPS 81208 Smart grid   30 30   45 3
9 CPS 81209 Digital Signal Processing  30 30   45 3
10 CPS 81210 Learning decision making  30 30   45 3
Total 18
Year 2, Semester I Courses
S/N CODE COURSE TITLE LH TH PH CH CU
1 CPS 82101 Dissertation Proposal     315 105 5
2 CPS 82102 Seminar Series 45     45 3
3 CPS 82103 Scholarly Writing     135 45 3
Total 11
Year 2, Semester II Courses
S/N CODE COURSE TITLE LH TH PH CH CU
1 CPS 82201 MSc. Dissertation     315 105 7
Total 7
Target Group

The programme is designed for graduates from computing (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering) and closely related fields, who wish to gain advanced specialized knowledge in Cyber Computing. The broad target groups include but not limited to:

  1. Those interested in pursuing both academic and professional careers requiring advanced Specialized knowledge in Cyber System and IoT.
  2. Professionals interested pursuing careers in the fields of Cyber Technology, IoT, network security, Application of AI, and cloud computing, among others.
Master of Science in Cyber Physical Systems Engineering
Accreditation Status
Accredited
Tuition for East Africans
UGX 2,000,000
Tuition for International Students
UGX 3,000,000
Accreditation Details
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