Information security is becoming an increasingly important aspect of information technology and has been identified as one of the strategic priorities globally to meet demands of law enforcement, national and state governments, and defense, security and finance industries.
With the advent of Internet of Things (IOT), both the public and private sectors are faced with new types of threats, new vulnerabilities, and hacking techniques and agents. The cyber security program will provide graduates with state-of-the-art skills to develop secure computers and computer networks, to ensure that the data stored and transmitted through them is protected from unauthorised access or to combat digital security threats and hazards.
3 years if your Baccalaureat grade is 12/20
- 3 years bachelor’s degree
4 years if your Baccalauréat grade is from 10/20 to 11,99/20
- 1 year foudation + 3 bachelor’s degree
- Fall: September
- Winter: January
- Spring: April
For Direct Entry (3 years Bachelor’s Degree):
- 12/20 Baccalauréat
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent in TOEFL
Probabation Entry (4 years Bachelor’s Degree):
- 10/20 to 11,99/20 Baccalaureat
- IELTS 4.5 to 5.5
15/20 Baccalauréat = AED 164.448 – 25% scholarship = AED 123.336
Note: The below amounts in MAD are based on the following exchange rate: AED 1 = 2.44 MAD. This rate might be lower or higher the time you will be making the payment.
14/20 Baccalauréat = AED 164.448 – 15% scholarship = AED 139.780
Note: The below amounts in MAD are based on the following exchange rate: AED 1 = 2.44 MAD. This rate might be lower or higher the time you will be making the payment.
13/20 Baccalauréat = AED 164.448 – 10% scholarship = AED 148.000
Note: The below amounts in MAD are based on the following exchange rate: AED 1 = 2.44 MAD. This rate might be lower or higher the time you will be making the payment.
12/20 Baccalauréat = AED 164.448 – 5% scholarship = AED 156.000
Note: The below amounts in MAD are based on the following exchange rate: AED 1 = 2.44 MAD. This rate might be lower or higher the time you will be making the payment.
10/20 to 11.99/20 Baccalauréat = AED 187.200
Note: The below amounts in MAD are based on the following exchange rate: AED 1 = 2.44 MAD. This rate might be lower or higher the time you will be making the payment.
The growing importance of information security in the global economy has created a strong demand for specialists who can secure the information assets of commercial organisations. Graduates of this major enter professions such as:
- Network Security Engineer
- Cloud Security Engineer
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) engineer
- Security Architect
- Ethical Hacker
- Malware/ Forensics analyst
- Cryptographer
- Security Consultant
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Program Structure
Program Core
| Subject code | Subject title | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MATH070* | Foundation Mathematics for Computing | 6 cp |
| STAT131 | Understanding Variation and Uncertainty | 6 cp |
| CSIT111 | Programming Fundamentals | 6 cp |
| CSIT113 | Problem Solving | 6 cp |
| CSIT114 | System Analysis | 6 cp |
| CSIT115 | Data Management & Security | 6 cp |
| CSIT121 | Object Oriented Design & Programming | 6 cp |
| CSIT127 | Networks & Communications | 6 cp |
| CSIT128 | Introduction to Web Technology | 6 cp |
| CSIT212 | Introduction to Computer Systems | 6 cp |
| CSIT214 | IT Project Management | 6 cp |
| CSIT226 | Human Computer Interaction | 6 cp |
| CSCI203 | Algorithms & Data Structures | 6 cp |
| CSCI251 | Advance Programming | 6 cp |
| CSCI235 | Database Systems | 6 cp |
| MATH221 | Mathematics for Computer Science | 6 cp |
| CSIT314 | Software Development Methodologies | 6 cp |
| CSIT321 | Project | 12 cp |
*Challenge tests are available in MATH070. The tests are held in the first week of the semester and exemption from a subject will be granted on attaining a score of 60% or above.
Major
Electives
Below subjects are approved as electives. Students may enroll in any subjects from any major as elective. A prior approval is required for enrolling in any other subjects not in this list.
| Subject code | Subject title | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI236 | 3D Modeling and Animation | 6 cp |
| CSCI322 | Systems Administration | 6 cp |
| CSCI323 | Artificial Intelligence | 6 cp |
| CSCI336 | Computer graphics | 6 cp |
| CSCI356 | Game Engine Fundamentals | 6 cp |
| CSCI358 | Security Engineering | 6 cp |
| CSCI366 | Multimedia Computing | 6 cp |
| CSCI370 | Special Topics in Computer Science A | 6 cp |
| CSCI350 | Internship | 6 cp |
| CSCI376 | Multicore and GPU Programming | 6 cp |
| CSCI399 | Internet Applications | 6 cp |
| ECON100 | Economic Essentials for Business | 6 cp |
| ISIT201 | Information and communication security | 6 cp |
| ISIT204 | Principles of e-Business | 6 cp |
| ACCY111 | Accounting Fundamentals in Society | 6 cp |
| ACCY112 | Accounting in Organizations | 6 cp |
| MARK101 | Marketing Principles | 6 cp |
| MARK301 | Internet Applications for Marketing | 6 cp |
| MARK343 | International Marketing | 6 cp |
| MGNT110 | Introduction to Management | 6 cp |
| MGNT201 | Organizational Behavior | 6 cp |
| MGNT206 | Human Resource Management | 6 cp |