The University of Wollongong in Dubai
Bachelor of Computer Science: Digital Systems Security
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Computer Science (Digital Systems Security) at the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) focuses on digital security: OS security (file/data protection), cryptography, and network/telecom security. UOWD opened in 1993 as an international Australian university in the UAE. Recognized by the Australian Computer Society (Professional Level); accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education; quality assured by UOW/TEQSA; graduates can exchange their degree for the UOW Australia equivalent.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in cybersecurity, network security, cryptography, digital forensics, SOC analysis, IT risk management across private, public, telecoms and finance; Career opportunities include further study, professional certifications.
Information and cyber security are becoming increasingly important for everyday life to protect our digital information such as IDs, assets, and data security, and to secure email and online privacy for individuals, homes, families, and offices. The Digital Systems Security major focuses on the theoretical and practical applications of information and digital security across a range of subjects: operating systems security such as physical security, file, and data protection, distributed systems and systems architecture, cryptography, and its secure applications, and network and telecommunications security.
Professional Accreditation
ACS
The program is recognized by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at a “Professional Level”.
Accreditation and Recognition
This program is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education - Higher Education Affairs and is fully recognized within the UAE, GCC nations and internationally for further education and employment in the private and public sectors.
In addition, the program is quality assured by UOW, which is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the national regulator of the higher education sector in Australia. UOWD graduates have the opportunity to exchange their UOWD degree for the equivalent UOW Australia degree after completion.
