Cyber and Information Security — study plan

University of Technology and Applied Sciences College of Computing and Information Sciences

Credit hours: 132
Levels: 8
Courses: 43
Degree: bachelor

The Cyber and Information Security study plan at University of Technology and Applied Sciences is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 132 credit hours across 43 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 (Diploma) - Semester 1 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
UNEN1102	English I	3
CSCM1101	Fundamentals of Computing and Information Systems	3
CSDB1102	Introduction to Database	3
CSWD1103	Web Development I	3
CSCN1104	Computer Networking Fundamentals	3

Year 1 (Diploma) - Semester 2 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CSPG1205	Introduction to Programming	3
MATH1202	Calculus I	3
UNEN1203	English II	3
CSOP1207	Principles of Operating Systems	3
CSSY1208	Introduction to Information Security	3

Year 2 (Diploma) - Semester 1 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CSNW2102	Introduction to Routing and Switching	3
CSWD2101	Web Development II	3
CSNW2101	Internet of Things (IoT)	3
CSSE2101	Introduction to Software Engineering	3
CSSY2101	Advanced Information Security	3

Year 2 (Diploma) - Semester 2 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
UNXX0000	General Requirement (Elective) Elective	3
UNEP2109	Entrepreneurship	3
CSSY2201	Introduction to Cryptography	3
MATH2101	Mathematics for Computing	3
CSNW2203	Diploma Course Project	3

Year 3 (Advanced Diploma) - Semester 1 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CSNW3204	Cloud Computing Fundamentals	3
CSSY3106	Network Security and Management	3
STAT3101	Probability and Statistics	3
UNEN3104	English III (Public Speaking)	3
CSPM3201	Project Management and Acquisition	3
CSXX-E1	Major Elective I Elective	3

Year 3 (Advanced Diploma) - Semester 2 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CSRM3202	Research Methodology	3
CSSY3201	Advanced Topics in Information Security	3
CSSY3105	Authentication and Access Control	3
CSSY3202	Web Application Security	3
CSSY3203	Ethical Hacking	3

Year 4 (Bachelor) - Semester 1 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CSSY4101	B-Tech Course Project I	3
CSSY4102	Advanced Cryptography	3
CSSY4103	Security Operations Centre (SOC)	3
CSSY4104	Digital Forensics	3
CSXX-E3	Major Elective III Elective	3
CSXX-E4	Major Elective IV Elective	3

Year 4 (Bachelor) - Semester 2 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CSSY4201	B-Tech Course Project II	3
CSSY4202	IT Control and Audit	3
UNAB4105	Arabic Language Skills	3
CSSY4203	Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering	3
CSXX-E5	Major Elective V Elective	3
CSXX-E6	Major Elective VI Elective	3

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Cyber and Information Security

How many credit hours is Cyber and Information Security at University of Technology and Applied Sciences?

Cyber and Information Security at University of Technology and Applied Sciences requires completing 132 credit hours to graduate, spread across 43 courses.

How many years is Cyber and Information Security at University of Technology and Applied Sciences?

The study plan for Cyber and Information Security spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Cyber and Information Security award?

Cyber and Information Security at University of Technology and Applied Sciences awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 132 credit hours.