About the program
The Bachelor of Cybersecurity prepares qualified professionals with a solid scientific and practical foundation in protecting digital systems and securing data and technical infrastructure against the growing threats of cyberspace.
Students gain a thorough knowledge of information security concepts, cyberattacks, protection strategies, cryptography and security incident management, while upholding ethical and legal standards.
The program develops the technical and analytical skills graduates need to design advanced defensive solutions and to respond effectively to emerging challenges in areas such as cloud computing, IoT security and network protection.
It also strengthens students’ research and development skills to keep pace with this fast-moving field, preparing them to compete in the local and global job market.
Program outcomes
- Graduates have an advanced understanding of cybersecurity principles, including cryptography, network and system security, digital forensics, and the legislation on data security and privacy.
- They are skilled at analyzing security gaps and weaknesses, assessing cyber threats and designing effective defensive strategies for incident response.
- They use advanced security tools for penetration testing, vulnerability detection and digital evidence analysis.
- They apply analytical and methodical thinking to cybersecurity challenges, supporting sound technical decisions in complex environments.
- They work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, upholding professional ethics and standards of privacy and confidentiality in all security practice.
- They communicate effectively and keep learning independently to keep pace with rapid developments in cybersecurity, locally and globally.
Study plan
The approved plan in the university system, by semester.
1Semester 14 courses · 12 credit hours
| Code | Course | Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|
| CS104 | Programming Fundamentals (Python / Java) | 3 | — |
| EN101 | English Language 1 | 3 | — |
| CY101 | Introduction to Information Security | 3 | — |
| ST101 | Calculus and Linear Algebra | 3 | — |
2Semester 24 courses · 12 credit hours
| Code | Course | Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|
| CS102 | Introduction to Computer Networks | 3 | — |
| EN102 | English Language 2 | 3 | English Language 1 |
| CS103 | Operating Systems | 3 | — |
| CY105 | Principles of Cryptography | 3 | Introduction to Information Security |
3Semester 34 courses · 12 credit hours
| Code | Course | Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|
| CS108 | Databases | 3 | — |
| CY106 | Network Security | 3 | Introduction to Information Security |
| CY107 | Information Security Management | 3 | Introduction to Information Security |
| CY202 | Cyber Risk Analysis | 3 | Information Security Management |
4Semester 44 courses · 12 credit hours
| Code | Course | Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|
| CY201 | Cloud Computing Security | 3 | Network Security |
| CY203 | Operating System Security | 3 | Operating Systems |
| CY204 | Ethical Penetration Testing | 3 | Network Security |
| CY401 | Digital Forensics | 3 | Ethical Penetration Testing |
5Semester 54 courses · 12 credit hours
| Code | Course | Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|
| CY402 | Blockchain and Advanced Cryptography | 3 | Principles of Cryptography |
| CY403 | Application and Software Security | 3 | Databases |
| CY404 | IoT Security | 3 | Network Security |
| CY405 | Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity | 3 | Ethical Penetration Testing |
6Semester 64 courses · 12 credit hours
| Code | Course | Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|
| CY406 | Cyber Law and Cybercrime | 3 | Information Security Management |
| CY407 | Cyber Crisis Management | 3 | Cyber Risk Analysis |
| CY408 | Cybersecurity Ethics and Reporting | 3 | Information Security Management |
| CY409 | IT Governance | 3 | Information Security Management |
7Semester 74 courses · 12 credit hours
| Code | Course | Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|
| CY410 | Security Awareness and User Behavior | 3 | Information Security Management |
| CY301 | Advanced Cyber Defense | 3 | Ethical Penetration Testing |
| CY302 | Incident Management and Response | 3 | Cyber Risk Analysis |
| CY303 | Security of Smart Systems and the IoT | 3 | — |
8Semester 84 courses · 12 credit hours
| Code | Course | Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|
| CY304 | Secure Cloud Computing | 3 | Cloud Computing Security |
| CY305 | AI and Threat Analysis | 3 | Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity |
| CY306 | Big Data Security | 3 | Databases |
| CY307 | Applied Research in Cybersecurity | 3 | Ethical Penetration Testing |
9Semester 91 course · 12 credit hours
| Code | Course | Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|
| PR302 | Internship | 12 | — |
10Semester 101 course · 12 credit hours
| Code | Course | Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|
| PR301 | Graduation Project | 12 | — |
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