Cybersecurity Engineering (BSc) — study plan

University of Sharjah College of Computing and Informatics

Credit hours: 132
Levels: 8
Courses: 48
Degree: bachelor

The Cybersecurity Engineering (BSc) study plan at University of Sharjah is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 132 credit hours across 48 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Semester 1 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0104100	Islamic Culture	3
1430115	Physics 1	3
0201102	Arabic Language	3
0202112	English for Academic Purposes	3
1440133	Calculus I for Engineering	3
1430116	Physics 1 Lab	1

Semester 2 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1430118	Physics 2 Lab	1
1440161	Calculus II for Engineers	3
1430117	Physics 2	3
1501100	Introduction to IT (English)	3
1502170	Introduction to Cybersecurity	3
1501116	Programming I	4

Semester 3 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1502111	Discrete Mathematics for Engineering	3
1502201	Digital Logic Design	3
1502250	Introduction to Computer Electronics	3
1501211	Programming II	3
1440261	Differential Equations for Engineers	3

Semester 4 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1502314	Advanced Discrete Mathematics for Engineers	3
1502232	Microprocessor and Assembly Language	4
1502220	Introduction to Probability and Data Analysis for Engineers	3
1501215	Data Structures	3
1502202	Digital Logic Design Laboratory	1
1502271	Introduction to Cryptography	3

Semester 5 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0402340	Engineering Computation Algebra	3
1502340	Data Communications	3
1502326	Computer System Architecture	3
1502251	Introduction to Computer Electronics Lab	1
1502346	Computer Communications and networks	3
1502270	Database Security	3

Semester 6 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1502373	Information Security Management	3
1502370	Secure Operating Systems	3
1502371	Secure Software Design and Development	3
1502372	Introduction to Digital Forensics	3
1502496	Practical Training Cybersecurity Engineering	3
1502444	Computer and Network Security	3

Semester 7 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GEN-ELECT	University Elective Courses - Group2 1 Elective	3
GEN-ELECT	University Elective Courses - Group1 2 Elective	3
MAJ-ELECT	Major Elective Courses 1 Elective	3
1502494	Security Capstone I	1
1502310	Artificial Intelligence for Engineers	3
1502347	Computer Communications and Networks Laboratory	1
1502450	Introduction to Hardware Security	3

Semester 8 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MAJ-ELECT	Major Elective Courses 2 Elective	3
MAJ-ELECT	Major Elective Courses 3 Elective	3
0302200	Fund. of Innovation & Entrep.	3
0204102	UAE Society	3
1502495	Security Capstone II	3
1502300	Professional,Societal Issues in Engineering	1

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Frequently asked questions about Cybersecurity Engineering (BSc)

How many credit hours is Cybersecurity Engineering (BSc) at University of Sharjah?

Cybersecurity Engineering (BSc) at University of Sharjah requires completing 132 credit hours to graduate, spread across 48 courses.

How many years is Cybersecurity Engineering (BSc) at University of Sharjah?

The study plan for Cybersecurity Engineering (BSc) spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Cybersecurity Engineering (BSc) award?

Cybersecurity Engineering (BSc) at University of Sharjah awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 132 credit hours.