Bachelor - Cyber Security

Opt for our three-year full-time study to fully immerse yourself in your education. This focused approach allows you to absorb knowledge and develop skills at a consistent pace, effectively preparing you for early opportunities. As part of this programme, you are also required to complete a 12-week internship, integrating practical experience with your academic studies.

Year 1

In the first year, students obtain the foundational theoretical knowledge they need to become cybersecurity professionals. The programme builds the mathematical basis upon which students will develop an understanding of programming, computer networks, and enterprise information systems during the following years. The courses are mostly given in the form of lectures and takeaway coursework.

Topics

• Combinatorics & Graphs - 1
• Foundations of programming – 1
• Calculus – 1
• Foundations of mathematical logic
• Linear algebra -1
• Data structures and algorithms – 1
• Combinatorics and graphs – 2
• Calculus – 2
• Data structures and algorithms – 2
• Linear algebra – 2
• Computer Organisation and Systems
• Combinatorics
• Operating systems
• Calculus – 3
• Capstone Project
• Seminars & Workshops

Year 2

In the second year, students complete the foundations with courses in programming, scripting, machine learning, and databases, and continue to studyt he security of operating systems and networks. The second year also offers fundamental courses in cryptography and principles of secure programming. Most courses require practical coursework and a course project, enabling students to get a feel for the challenges and approaches used in this field. The students will also begin developing software for the Capstone project.

Topics

• Probability theory
• Introduction to Statistics
• Java
• Practical Unix
• Parallel and Distributed Computing - 1
• Introduction to Cyber Security
• Machine learning – 1
• Secure Programming
• Compilers
• Introduction to Computer Networking
• Database Systems Principles
• Windows Administration
• Introduction to Cryptography
• Scripting Languages
• Web Applications
• Captstone Project
• Seminars & Workshops

Year 3

During the third, the final year, students focus on a variety of cybersecurity topics, including advanced network management, operating system security, policy analysis and implementation, vulnerability analysis, and legal environment. The courses are taught by researchers and professionals who practice the material they teach either academically or professionally. This is the best time to learn cybersecurity firsthand from leading practitioners. The goal of the final year is to expose students to a range of real-world security challenges and mitigation strategies and to ensure seamless transition into professional roles.

Topics

• Linux Administration
• Human Aspects of Cybersecurity: Law, Ethics and Privacy
• Disaster Recovery
• Advanced Network Management & Security
• Operating Systems Security
• Policy Analysis and Implementation
• Enterprise Information Systems & Clouds
• Ethical Hacking
• Risk Management
• Vulnerability Analysis, Penetration Testing
• Data Visualization
• Mobile Application Development
• Technical Project Management
• Performance-Oriented Computing
• Computer Forensics
• Software Testing, Verification, and Validation
• Leadership & Group Dynamics
• Writing, Documentation, TeX, JavaDoc, Academic
• Captstone Project
• Seminars & Workshops