Bachelor of Information Technology in Cyber Security and Forensics
About This Programme
Front-line skills to protect organisations from cyber threats: security architectures and controls, information security policy and governance, incident response, ethical hacking and software security. Accredited by the Australian Computer Society at professional level.
Course Highlights
- Front-line skills to protect organisations from cyber threats
- Security architectures, governance, incident response and ethical hacking
- Accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at professional level
- 3 years, or fast-track in 2 years; in most cases a double major adds no extra time or cost
What You'll Study
Taught on campus over 3 years (8 trimesters), or fast-tracked in 2 years (6 trimesters). Three intakes a year: January, May and September.
Course Core - 27 cp
- ICT100 Transition to IT3 credits
- ICT111 Cybersecurity Fundamentals3 credits
- ICT159 Foundations of Programming3 credits
- ICT169 Foundations of Data Communications3 credits
- ICT170 Foundations of Computer Systems3 credits
- ICT201 Information Technology Project Management3 credits
- BSC203 Introduction to ICT Research Methods3 credits
- ICT285 Databases3 credits
- ICT302 IT Professional Practice Project3 credits
Major in Cyber Security and Forensics - 24 cp
- ICT171 Introduction to Server Environments and Architectures3 credits
- ICT279 Security Architectures and Controls3 credits
- ICT280 Information Security Policy and Governance3 credits
- ICT378 Cybersecurity and Incident Response3 credits
- ICT387 Ethical Hacking and Software Security3 credits
Specified Electives (Select one from each set)
Specified Electives (Select one from each set)
- MAS162 Discrete Mathematics and Logic3 credits
- ICT145 Python Programming for Everyone3 credits
- ICT167 Principles of Computer Science3 credits
- ICT206 Intelligent Systems3 credits
- ICT284 Systems Analysis and Design3 credits
Discovery Units - 3 cp
Discovery Units - 3 cp
- TLC100 AI in the Workplace3 credits
- TLC200 Building Employability Skills3 credits
- COM203 Consulting and Freelancing3 credits
- TLC101 Communication Skills for Undergraduate Study3 credits
- COM101 Social Media3 credits
Entry Requirements
Careers
IT Security and Risk Analyst or Consultant, Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Architect, Ethical Hacker, Network Security Specialist, Cyber Forensic Investigator.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional level.
Professional exemptions
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Information Technology (B1390) - Cyber Security & Forensics major
Start Date
January, May & September
Typical Offer
IB 24+, A-Level 5 points, or CBSE/CISCE 70%
Duration
3 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Information Technology
Campus
Dubai
Study Pattern
Full-time
Delivery Format
On campus
Tuition Fee
AED 59,960/yr
Total tuition AED 179,880 for the full degree (AED 59,960/yr), inclusive of VAT. Academic Merit Scholarships of 15%-40% apply automatically on entry grades.
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