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, with a free double major
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, Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Engineer or 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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