Bachelor of IT (Hons) Cybersecurity

This specialised program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise required to protect digital assets, networks, and systems from cyber threats and attacks. The curriculum of a Bachelor in Information Technology (Cybersecurity) (Honours) program covers a wide range of topics relevant to cybersecurity and students will engage in cybersecurity projects, ethical hacking exercises, and real-world cybersecurity scenarios.These practical experiences allow students to apply their knowledge in practical settings, gain valuable experience, and develop relevant skills sought after by employers in the cybersecurity field. 

Programme Module

Year 1

• C Programming
• Introduction to Information Systems
• Software Modeling and Analysis
• Database Systems
• Computer Architecture and Organisation
• Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
• Web Development
• Operating Systems Principles
• Information Technology Fundamentals
• Introduction to Data Communications and Networking

Year 2

• Object Oriented Software Development
• Cloud Architecture
• Software Design and Architecture
• Data Communications and Networking
• Human Computer Interaction
• Artificial Intelligence
• Routing and Switching
• Data Security
• Cybersecurity
• Discrete Structure

Year 3

• Network Construction and Administration
• Software Project Management
• Information Assurance Security
• Network Security
• Dynamic Web Programming
• Ethical Hacking
• Cyberlaw
• Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
• Cybersecurity Project I
• Cybersecurity Project II

Internship

• Internship