Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Ethical Hacking Track — study plan

Dar Al-Hekma University Hekma School of Engineering, Computing and Design

Credit hours: 136
Levels: 8
Courses: 44
Degree: bachelor

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Ethical Hacking Track study plan at Dar Al-Hekma University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 136 credit hours across 44 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
STAT 2301	Statistics	3
COMM 1301	Communication Skills I	3
ARAB	Arabic Studies	3
MATH 1304	Calculus I	3
BSCS 1350	Introduction to Programming	3

Year 1 - Spring 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
COMM 1302	Communication Skills II	3
BBBF 1101	Basic Body and Brain Fitness	1
ISLS	Islamic Studies	3
BSCS 1360	Computer Ethics and Society	3
BSCS 1321	Digital Logic Concepts	3
BSCY 1310	Fundamentals of Cybersecurity	3

Year 2 - Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BSCS 2330	Discrete Structures	3
BSCS 2320	Computer Architecture and Organization	3
BSCS 2355	Object Oriented Programming	3
BSCS 2351	Fundamental Data Structures	3
BSCY 2311	Basic Cryptography Concepts	3

Year 2 - Spring 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BSCS 2375	Networking and Data Communication	3
BSCS 2370	Operating Systems	3
BSCS 2310	Analysis of Algorithms	3
BSIS 2340	IS Project Management	3
BSCY 2320	Secure Software Development	3

Year 3 - Fall 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
	Free Electives	3
BSCS 3345	Human Computer Interaction	3
BSCS 3365	Software Engineering	3
BSCY 3330	System Components Security	3
BSCY 3340	Networks and Connections Security	3
BSCY 3304	Ethical Hacking Concepts	3

Year 3 - Spring 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
	Research Methods	3
BSIS 3320	Database Management Systems	3
BSCY 3393	Internship	3
BSCY 3350	Managing Systems Security	3
BSCY 3360	Human Privacy and Security	3

Year 4 - Fall 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENTR 3301	Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking	3
ISLS	Islamic Studies	3
BSCY 4312	Information Storage Security	3
BSCY 4370	Organizational Risk Management and Governance	3
BSCY 4391	Capstone Project I	3
BSCY 4305	Web Applications Ethical Hacking	3

Year 4 - Spring 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GELE 3301	Leadership and Emotional Intelligence	3
ARAB	Arabic Studies	3
BSCY 4390	Selected Topics	3
BSCY 4380	Societal Security and Cyber Law	3
BSCY 4392	Capstone Project II	3
BSCY 4306	Network Ethical Hacking	3

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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Ethical Hacking Track

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Ethical Hacking Track at Dar Al-Hekma University?

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Ethical Hacking Track at Dar Al-Hekma University requires completing 136 credit hours to graduate, spread across 44 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Ethical Hacking Track at Dar Al-Hekma University?

The study plan for Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Ethical Hacking Track spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Ethical Hacking Track award?

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Ethical Hacking Track at Dar Al-Hekma University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 136 credit hours.