Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
BSc
DURATION
123 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at Ajman University delivers education helping you identify, analyze and mitigate cyber threats. The programme combines technical skills, network defense, cryptography, secure software development, digital forensics, and strategic skills in risk management, policy, and incident response. You’ll learn to design, implement, and manage security solutions, to uphold ethical, professional standards while pursuing lifelong learning and leadership roles.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can enter roles such as Information Security Analyst, Network Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Consultant, Penetration Tester, Security Software Developer, Cryptographer, Digital Forensic Analyst, Security Architect, Cybersecurity Policy Analyst, and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program aims to deliver a comprehensive education that empowers students to identify, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats. The program equips graduates with the technical expertise and strategic skills needed to design, implement, and manage robust cybersecurity solutions. By addressing the growing demand for highly skilled professionals, the program plays a vital role in safeguarding digital ecosystems.
Program Education Objectives (Goals)
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program will exhibit the following characteristics within a few years of graduation:
- PEO#1: Graduates will apply their knowledge and skills in cybersecurity to design, implement, and manage effective solutions for protecting information systems, addressing complex industry challenges, and ensuring organizational security.
- PEO#2: Graduates will contribute effectively to the cybersecurity profession as individuals, team members, and leaders.
- PEO#3: Graduates will actively engage in lifelong learning, pursue career development, and participate in community service.
- PEO#4: Graduates will practice cybersecurity with professionalism, upholding ethical standards and considering societal responsibilities.
Program Core Courses & Internship
- INT100 - Introductory Programming
- INT101 - Calculus
- STA114 - Statistics
- INT201 - Object Oriented programming
- INT202 - Discrete Mathematics
- INT203 - Computer Organization
- INT209 - Data Structures
- INT205 - Fundamentals of Data Communications and Networking
- INT302 - Database Management Systems
- INT301 - Operating Systems
- INT206 - Fundamentals of Web Systems
- INT303 - Fundamentals of Information Security
- CYB261 - Cryptograph
- INT311 - Advanced Computer Networks
- DAT100 - Introduction to Data Analytics
- INT430 - Artificial Intelligence
- INS205 - Systems Analysis and Design
- CYB341 - Networks Security
- CBY441 - Network Defence
- CYB381 - Cybersecurity Policies, Laws, Ethics, and Risk Management
- CYB391 - Internship
- CYB412 - Malware Analysis
- CYB451 - Security Analytics
- CYB452 - Web Security
- CYB311 - Software Security
- INT432 - Ethical Hacking
- CYB481 - Digital Forensics
- CYB491 - Cybersecurity Capstone Project
On successful completion of this Program, the graduate will be able to:
- PLO#1: Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- PLO#2: Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- PLO#3: Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- PLO#4: Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- PLO#5: Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- PLO#6: Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.
- PLO#7: Discuss innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability practices in computing.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program can expect to have a wide range of job opportunities across various industries. Potential career paths include, but are not limited to:
- Information Security Analyst
- Network Security Engineer
- Cybersecurity Consultant
- Penetration Tester
- Security Software Developer
- Cryptographer
- Digital Forensic Analyst
- Security Architect
- Cybersecurity Policy Analyst
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)