American University in the Emirates
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Network Security
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
BSc
DURATION
8 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Network Security at The American University in the Emirates (AUE) focuses on practical and theoretical cybersecurity. The programme covers network security, vulnerability assessment, information security, wireless device protection, business continuity, cloud and database security. You'll learn to secure LAN/WAN and systems, detect and analyze attacks, respond to incidents, and develop security policies and procedures. It follows AUE's American credit-hour model and prepares students for careers, research, and lifelong learning.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may work as network security engineer, cybersecurity analyst, incident responder, penetration tester, cloud security specialist, security consultant, and IT auditor.
Securing Technological Platforms
The College of Computer Information Technology's innovative Network Security specialization program is offered to meet critical business environment needs, guided by industry trends, driven by technology, and constantly evolving. The demand for security specialists in the region is constantly growing. The program focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of cybersecurity across a range of fundamental areas, such as network security, vulnerability assessment, information security, wireless devices security, business continuity, cloud security, and database security. The emphasis of the program is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to secure LAN/WAN, computers, detect and analyze attacks and threats, respond to attacks, develop security policies, procedures, and standards.
Mission
The mission of the program is to prepare students for a successful professional career in computer science and information technology by equipping them with knowledge and skills in the latest trends and technologies of the computing field. The program strives at empowering students to conduct applied research, provide innovative solutions to computing problems and lifelong learning.
Program Educational Objectives
- Have a graduate degree or professional career in computer science or related disciplines.
- Become successful researchers, team members, or leaders.
- Maintain high standards of work ethics, social responsibilities, and professionalism.
- Specialize in solving technical problems using computing knowledge, skills, and competence.
- Be creative, effective, and productive members of the local, regional and international communities.
ABET Accredited
The American University in the Emirates is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education
43 Courses | 126 Credit hours
General Education Course
A: Languages and Communication Studies
The student selects 12 credit hours (4 courses) from the list below
Students must take all of the following courses:
- University Life - [3 Credit Hours]
- Academic Writing - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Research - [3 Credit Hours]
Students must take one of the following Arabic Language courses:
- Arabic Composition - [3 Credit Hours]
- Arabic for Non-Arab - [3 Credit Hours]
- Communication Skills in Arabic - [3 Credit Hours]
B: The Natural sciences
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- Natural Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Sustainable Energy - [3 Credit Hours]
- Environmental Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Physics - [3 Credit Hours]
C: The social or behavioral sciences
The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below
- General Psychology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Social Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Political Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Sociology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Anthropology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Geography - [3 Credit Hours]
- Human Rights - [3 Credit Hours]
D: Information Technology or Quantitative
The student selects 9 credit hours (3 courses) from the list below
- General Mathematics - [3 Credit Hours]
- General Statistics - [3 Credit Hours]
- Intro To Computer System - [3 Credit Hours]
- Math for Business - [3 Credit Hours]
E: The Humanities or Arts
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- Contemporary Arab Art - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Philosophy - [3 Credit Hours]
- Middle East History - [3 Credit Hours]
- World History - [3 Credit Hours]
- American Literature - [3 Credit Hours]
- History of Islamic Art - [3 Credit Hours]
F: Islamic Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- Islamic Culture - [3 Credit Hours]
- Islamic Civilization - [3 Credit Hours]
G: UAE Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- UAE and GCC Society - [3 Credit Hours]
Core Course
Specialization Course
Network Security
- Network Security - [3 Credit Hours]
- Computer Threats and Risks - [3 Credit Hours]
- Mobile Technology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Human-Computer Interaction - [3 Credit Hours]
- Advanced Topics in CIT - [3 Credit Hours]
- Decision Support System & Business Intelligence - [3 Credit Hours]
- Distributed Systems - [3 Credit Hours]
Attendance
Student builds the schedule based on available offered courses in the registered semester
- Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
AUE offers a wide range of scholarships and discounts intended to support students in continuing their education. There are many types of grants (High School, sibling, athletic, corporate, peer, University grant).
