The PhD in Cybersecurity at Walsh College UAE is designed for experts and senior professionals dedicated to securing digital infrastructures. This rigorous program builds deep knowledge in threat intelligence, cryptography, risk management, ethical hacking, and cyber defense. Through advanced coursework, original research, and partnerships—including with the NSA—students develop solutions that protect organizations and societies. Benefit from Walsh’s global academic leadership, strategic alliances, and professional networks to become a pioneering cybersecurity leader.
3 Years PhD Degree
Fall | Winter | Spring
AED 68,775 / Year
(Inclusive of VAT)
| DCT 700 | Doctoral studies seminar | 3 |
| BTC 701 | Organizational resilience framework | 3 |
| BTC 770 | Navigating conflict and risk for positive leadership | 3 |
| IT 701 | Innovation, risk, and cybersecurity | 3 |
| IT 707 | Special research topics in technology | 3 |
| MGT 765 | High performance leadership | 3 |
| RES 711 | Research methods: introduction and scope | 3 |
| RES 712 | Qualitative and exploratory research methods | 3 |
| RES 713 | Quantitative research methods i: data management and non-experimental | 3 |
| RES 714 | Quantitative research methods ii: experimental and statistical | 3 |
| DIS 796 | Dissertation i - chapter 1 | 3 |
| DIS 797 | Dissertation ii – chapter 2 | 3 |
| DIS 798 | Dissertation iii – chapter 3 | 3 |
| DIS 799 | Dissertation iv- chapter 4 | 3 |
| DIS 800 | Dissertation v – chapter 5 | 3 |
| Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 |
| RSD 801 | Doctoral Residency I | 1 |
| RSD 802 | Doctoral Residency II | 1 |
| RSD 803 | Doctoral Residency III | 1 |
| BTC 771 | Artificial Intelligence Strategy For Leaders | 3 |
| BTC 773 | Game Theory And Problem Analysis For Effective Leaders | 3 |
| IT 703 | Applied Research Topics I | 3 |
| IT 704 | Applied Research Topics II | 3 |
Lead cybersecurity innovation, protect critical systems, and shape the future of digital defense with a PhD in Cybersecurity from Walsh College UAE.
Oversee organizational cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and incident response at the highest executive level.
Drive cutting-edge research in threat intelligence, cryptography, and cyber defense for national and global security.
Teach advanced cybersecurity topics, mentor doctoral candidates, and publish influential research worldwide.
Advise governments and enterprises on building resilient, ethical, and innovative cybersecurity frameworks.
Lead advanced cybersecurity research centers focusing on emerging threats and defense technologies.
Design secure network architectures and develop advanced protection strategies for enterprise and government systems.
Advance your cybersecurity career through pioneering research, practical defense projects, and mentorship from leading security experts and industry pioneers. Walsh’s career services empower PhD graduates to lead in cybersecurity innovation, governance, and academia worldwide.
Lead enterprise security programs as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Security Director, or Cyber Defense Leader.
Conduct and lead research in threat intelligence, cryptographic systems, and cybersecurity frameworks.
Serve as a University Professor or Research Director, mentor doctoral candidates, and publish pioneering cybersecurity research.
Access research fellowships, cybersecurity symposiums, industry partnerships, and executive placements through Walsh’s career services.
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