Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) (Network Technology and Cybersecurity)
Curepipe, Mauritius
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Dec 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: This Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) in Network Technology and Cybersecurity at Whitefield Business School in Mauritius teaches network design, implementation and security. You’ll use labs and real equipment to study routing and switching, security appliances, ethical hacking, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing and encryption. Optional final-year units cover Windows Server, Exchange administration, Linux/Unix shell scripting, web technologies, cloud computing and SAP administration.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as network engineers, cybersecurity analysts, systems administrators, penetration testers, network security consultants, and in cloud administration and IT support roles. Employers include enterprises, managed service providers, telecoms, government, finance and education sectors.
Graduates of this course will acquire the necessary skills required to manage a network and maintain its security. We also provide laboratory facilities, for the study of key areas, such as network operating systems, network management, and network implementation. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn about specialist security techniques and use real-world networking equipment in a security context. Students are also educated about market-leading Cisco Routing & Switching Techniques, security appliances, ethical hacking techniques, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and data encryption technology. This program also offers flexibility in the final year; with optional units including areas such as Windows Server, Exchange, Administration, and aVaried Catalog of Linux Administration/Unix Shell Scripting / Emerging Web Technologies and Cloud Computing/SAP Administration.
Program Aim
- Computer systems and networks establish links between people and businesses on a global scale. Business and industry are dependent on diverse network technologies and there is a high demand for professionals for designing as well as efficiently managing network systems
- Our technology-infused course comprises technology, security, and networking modules and thus offers diverse job opportunities for students. We also emphasize the installation, operation, security, and maintenance of computer systems as well as networks as far as business and industry are concerned
- The course will equip the students with the essential skills for designing, implementing, and managing systems effectively to ensure that people benefit from the use of these systems. This learning will also help the students to manage, design, implement, configure, and operate secure networks on a professional footing identify the threats to network security, and formulate and implement defense strategies and mechanisms.
