Computer Science and Cyber Security — study plan
International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK) College of Engineering
- Credit hours
- 144
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 23
- Degree
- bachelor
The Computer Science and Cyber Security study plan at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK) is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 144 credit hours across 23 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CMPS 101 | Computer Programming | 3 |
| CMPS 201 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
| ENGG 100 | Introduction to Engineering: Programming Perspective | 3 |
| MATH 131 | Calculus 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 101 | Physics 1 | 4 |
Year 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CMPS 210 | Data Structures | 3 |
| CMPS 220 | Web Technologies I | 3 |
| CMPS 235 | Introduction to Data and Cyber Security | 3 |
| CMPS 270 | Computer Organization & Architecture I | 3 |
| MATH 231 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 290 | Engineering Statistics | 3 |
Year 3 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CMPS 260 | Networking I | 4 |
| CMPS 301 | Computing Ethics and Society | 3 |
| CMPS 355 | Design and Analysis of Algorithms | 3 |
| CMPS 360 | Database Systems | 3 |
| CMPS 320 | Web Technologies and Security II | 3 |
| CMPS 380 | Software Engineering and Security | 3 |
Year 4 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CMPE 370 | Computer Networks and Security II | 4 |
| CMPS 405 | Operating System | 3 |
| CMPS 410 | Data Science and AI | 3 |
| ENGG 490 | Engineering Capstone | 4 |
| CMPS 385 | Applied Cryptography Elective | 3 |
| CMPS 420 | Scripting for Cyber Security Elective | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Computer Science and Cyber Security
How many credit hours is Computer Science and Cyber Security at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK)?
Computer Science and Cyber Security at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK) requires completing 144 credit hours to graduate, spread across 23 courses.
How many years is Computer Science and Cyber Security at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK)?
The study plan for Computer Science and Cyber Security spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Computer Science and Cyber Security award?
Computer Science and Cyber Security at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK) awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 144 credit hours.