Bachelor of Science (Honors) Information Technology in Cyber Security (4 Years)

A Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Information Technology in Cyber Security is an undergraduate degree program designed to provide students with a deep understanding of information technology and a focused expertise in the field of Cyber Security. This 4-year program typically covers a broad range of topics related to protecting computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats and attacks. Specializing in Cyber Security is crucial given the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber-attacks. This specialization equips students with the necessary skills to protect organizations, digital assets, infrastructure and individuals from cyber threats, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Skills Developed

The graduates of this degree program will possess the following skills:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Network security, cyber security and cryptography, cloud computing, internet of things (IoT) and digital forensics, systems security and integrity.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and develop strategies to mitigate threats in cyber security.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Capability to design, develop and troubleshoot secure network systems and implement effective network solutions.
• Practical Experience: Engagement in design and development of secured network solutions, threat assessment, ethical hacking and penetration testing.
• Research Skills: Conducting research in Cyber Security, carrying out literature review, analysis, explementary design, analysis and design of Secure networks, contributing to advancements in the field, and staying updated with the latest trends and technologies.

Internship

Students will undergo a 6 months industrial training in the field of Cyber Security. The training will give the student the exposure and hands-on experience in latest technologies in Cyber Security. Combined with theoretical knowledge, practical skills and industry exposure, the students will be well equipped to face industry challenges as globally competitive IT graduates specialized in Cyber Security.

Career Opportunities

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology in Cyber Security prepares students for a dynamic and rewarding career in the ever-evolving tech industry. Some of the graduate professions include:

• Cyber Security Analyst
• Information Security Manager
• Security Architect
• Digital Forensics Investigator
• Network Security Engineer
• Information Assurance Engineer
• IT Auditor
• Security Administrator
• Ethical Hacker Specialist
• Cloud Security Specialist
• Application Security Engineer

 

YEAR 1
First Year: 1st Semester		First Year: 2nd Semester
Module Code	Module Title	Module Code	Module Title
IT1401	Computer Systems	IT1306	Database Design and Development
IT1202	Information Systems	IT1307	System Analysis and Design
IT1303	Programming Fundamentals	IT1308	Web Application Development
IT1304	Mathematics for IT	IT1309	Discrete Mathematics
IT1205	Academic English	IT1210	General English and Communication Skills
		BM4213	Organizational Behaviour

 

YEAR 2
Second Year: 3rd semester		Second Year: 4th Semester
Module Code	Module Title	Module Code	Module Title
IT2301	Object Oriented Programming	IT2306	Data Structures and Algorithms
IT2302	Data Communication	IT2307	Computer Networks
IT2303	Cyber Security Principles	IT2308	Software Engineering
IT2304	User Experience and Design	IT2309	Service Oriented Computing
IT2305	Statistics 1	IT2310	IT Group Project
IT2312	Essentials in AI	IT2311	Statistics 2
		IT2313	Fundamentals in Data Science

 

YEAR 3
Third Year: 5th semester		Third Year: 6th Semester
Module Code	Module Title	Module Code	Module Title
IT3201	Database Administration	IT3303	Cloud Computing
IT3302	Project Management	IT3304	Internet of Things
IT3220	Professional Practice	IT3316	Digital Forensics
IT3305	Network Security	IT3315	Block Chain Technologies
IT3309	Cyber Security and Cryptography	IT3318	Ethical Hacking
IT3310	Cyber Laws and Governance

 

YEAR 4
Fourth Year: 7th Semester		Fourth Year: 8th Semester
Module Code	Module Title	Module Code	Module Title
IT4301	Research Methods for Computing	IT4609	Industrial Training
IT4302	Emerging Trends in IT	IT4907	Cybersecurity Research Project
IT4303	Business Start up
IT4311	Cloud Security
IT4312	Enterprise Security Management

Entry Criteria

• 3 passes in G.C.E. (A/L) in Physical Science Stream or Engineering Technology Stream or Equivalent Qualification

                                                       Or

• 3 passes in G.C.E. (A/L) in any stream and a Credit Pass (C) in Mathematics at the GCE (O/L)  or Equivalent Qualification and Bridging Program.

 

Awarding Body

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Information Technology in Cyber Security Degree at ICBT Campus is approved by the Ministry of Education