BSc in Computer Science with Cyber Security
Overview
Cyber security is a computing discipline that deals with securing digital information. This programme combines the study of the latest developments in computer science with a special focus on the rapidly developing field of cyber security. The programme is purposefully designed to provide skilled, competent, and motivated graduates for the increasing and numerous challenging tasks of cyber security.
The programme aims to educate and equip students with the required applied skills to solve security related challenges in the context of an organisation, a region or individual end-user and to conduct security threat assessment for protecting critical infrastructure information systems to the professional standards demanded by industry. It also aims to reinforce students’ commitment to access knowledge and practice in international educational institutions.
Admission Requirements
- High School Diploma: Secondary school certificate with a general high school score of 60% and above.
- A minimum high school score of 120 combined in Mathematics and Physics.
- English Language Proficiency: Minimum English Language requirement is 45 in PTE, 5.5 in IELTS, 64 in ibt-TOEFL or 95 in Duolingo.
- School Interview.
- Equalised transcript for Public universities is required for students who have graduated from international institutions.
- Application Form: Online application is required.
- Official transcripts: Provide a copy of your official transcript (for applicants who graduated from international institutions, an equalized transcript is required).
- Certification Letter from High School: Provide an official letter from your High School Confirming your High School Average.
- A copy of your Passport/ID.
Curriculum
| Level | Semester | Module Title |
| UG-I | 1 | Introduction to Cyber Security |
| Problem Solving Techniques | ||
| Principles of Computer Systems | ||
| Mathematics for Cyber Security I | ||
| English Composition I | ||
| 2 | Introduction to Cryptography | |
| Digital Logic and Computer Organization | ||
| Introduction to Programming | ||
| Mathematics for Cyber Security II | ||
| English Composition II | ||
| UG-II | 1 | System Administration |
| Data Structures and Algorithms | ||
| Software Design | ||
| Principles of Database Systems | ||
| 2 | Information Security Management | |
| Web Development | ||
| Cyber Ethics and Legal Issues | ||
| Object Oriented Programming | ||
| UG-III | 1 | Advanced Programming |
| Computer Communications and Networks | ||
| Platform-based Development | ||
| Formal Methods for Security | ||
| 2 | Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | |
| Host and Network Security | ||
| Operating Systems | ||
| Security Operation Centre (SOC) | ||
| Summer Break | Industrial Internship | |
| UG-IV | 1 | Cyber Security Systems & Infrastructure |
| Secure DevOps | ||
| Secure Software Development | ||
| Graduation Project I | ||
| 2 | Digital Forensics | |
| Cloud and Virtualization Security | ||
| Intelligent System (AI) | ||
| Graduation Project II | ||
International Schools Requirements
American System
GPA: 2.0 and SAT I: 800 and Two AP Subjects – Total score of 6/10 in Scientific Modules.
British System
5 IGCSE Scientific Modules; 2 A-Level / Full A Level or 1 A-Level + 1 AS-Level (scientific subjects).
International Baccalaureate (IB)
1 HL + 1 SL Both HL and SL must be scientific subjects
Skills Development
Upon successful completion of this programme, students will be able to
- apply algorithms, math, science, and problem-solving techniques to secure computer systems and networks.
- develop and implement cybersecurity risk management program for organizations.
- implement software systems that meet specified design and performance requirements.
- evaluate new and emerging computer related technologies with emphasise on cloud computing and security systems.
- deploy analytical techniques and design tools in the development of secure software and network system artefacts.