Bachelor of Cybersecurity
Admission to Program
Admission to the program is explained in the HCT Admission Policy described in the Academic Policies section of this Catalogue.
Program Mission
Prepare graduates to be successful Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professionals in technical leadership roles, embracing innovation and discovery and striving for professional growth through life-long learning in the field of Information Technology and associated domains.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Cybersecurity program prepares students to respond to the needs of the workforce for knowledgeable and skilled IT professionals who can apply ethical values to complex and unpredictable problems and to plan, design, implement, evaluate and manage IT solutions.
The program provides students with the broad technical education necessary for employment in the public or private sector, and it enables them to develop an understanding of fundamentals and current issues important for future development. Students also develop professional work competencies to complement their technical skills and apply high-level special administrative responsibilities.
The program is structured as a set of core, elective, general studies, and specialized courses. In the core courses, students will acquire the core knowledge, skills, and competencies needed for IT. Through specialized courses, students will develop up-to-date knowledge and skills in the field of Cyber Security to meet the industry requirement. Students are eligible for one year apprenticeship during their study.
Program Goals
- Equip graduates with the technical knowledge and skills required by the industry to design, develop, and maintain secure computing systems to the highest level of industry standards, incorporating advanced cybersecurity measures.
- Prepare graduates for a successful career as effective decision makers with strong communication and teamwork skills and an understanding of global, ethical and social implications of the industry and Cybersecurity profession.
- Prepare graduates with technical and entrepreneurial leadership qualities, who support the development of innovative computing solutions in response to local, regional, or global challenges.
- Provide graduates with strong commitment to lifelong learning, continuing education, and professional growth.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of critical analysis, research methods, and problem-solving techniques in computing, with an emphasis on current and emerging research sources.
- 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 security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credits, including:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS Core Courses | 36 | |
| Cybersecurity Specialisation Courses | 60 | |
| Elective Courses | 6 | |
| General Studies | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
To qualify for the bachelor's degree, a student is required to:
- Successfully complete the required number of credits and courses specific to the program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Complete 100 hours of volunteering.
- Meet the residency requirement that a minimum of 50% of the program credit requirements have been completed at the HCT.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS Core Courses | ||
| Required Credits: 36 | ||
| CIS 1313 | Introduction to Computer Systems and Networks | 3 |
| CIS 1203 | Web Technologies | 3 |
| CIS 1603 | Programming I | 3 |
| CIS 1213 | Introduction to Information Security | 3 |
| CIS 1303 | Database Systems | 3 |
| CIS 1613 | Programming II | 3 |
| CIS 2033 | User Centered Design | 3 |
| CIS 2023 | Applied Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| CIS 2213 | Full-stack Web Application Development | 3 |
| CIS 2113 | Introduction to Software Engineering | 3 |
| CIS 3603 | Project Management | 3 |
| CIS 3503 | Technopreneurship | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Specialisation Courses | ||
| Required Credits: 60 | ||
| CYB 2413 | Advanced Networking | 3 |
| CYB 2423 | Cryptography and Data Protection | 3 |
| CIS 3303 | System Architecture and Integration | 3 |
| CIS 2903 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CYB 3513 | Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials | 3 |
| CYB 3523 | Virtualization and Cloud Technologies | 3 |
| CYB 3533 | Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| CYB 3543 | Digital Forensics and Investigation | 3 |
| CYB 3613 | Secure Software Architecture and Coding | 3 |
| CYB 3623 | Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation | 3 |
| CYB 3633 | Security Operation and Threat Intelligence | 3 |
| CYB 3643 | Cloud Architecting | 3 |
| CYB 4733 | Capstone Project I | 3 |
| CYB 4833 | Capstone Project II | 3 |
| CYB 4723 | Cyberspace Law and Ethics | 3 |
| CYB 4823 | Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance | 3 |
| CYB 4716 | Apprenticeship I (*) | 6 |
| CYB 4816 | Apprenticeship II (*) | 6 |
| *Apprenticeship courses | ||
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses | ||
| Required Credits: 6 | ||
| CIS 4703 | Blockchain Technology | 3 |
| CIS 4013 | Data Analytics for IT Professionals | 3 |
| CIS 4003 | Green Computing | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ||
| Required Credits: 18 | ||
| LSM 1013 | Mathematics for Computing | 3 |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
| CIS 1703 | Introductory Statistics and Probability | 3 |
| LSS 1133 | Critical Thinking and Research Skills | 3 |
| CIS 2603 | Artificial Intelligence Foundations | 3 |
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Required Credits | 120 |
| Maximum Duration of Study | 6 years |
| Minimum Duration of Study | 4 years |
| Cost Recovery Program | No |
| Program Code | BACYB |
| Major Code | CYB |
Recommended Sequence of Study
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| CIS 1313 | Introduction to Computer Systems and Networks | 3 |
| CIS 1203 | Web Technologies | 3 |
| CIS 1603 | Programming I | 3 |
| LSM 1013 | Mathematics for Computing | 3 |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CIS 1213 | Introduction to Information Security | 3 |
| CIS 1303 | Database Systems | 3 |
| CIS 1613 | Programming II | 3 |
| CIS 1703 | Introductory Statistics and Probability | 3 |
| LSS 1133 | Critical Thinking and Research Skills | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| CIS 2033 | User Centered Design | 3 |
| CIS 2023 | Applied Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| CIS 2213 | Full-stack Web Application Development | 3 |
| CIS 2113 | Introduction to Software Engineering | 3 |
| CIS 2603 | Artificial Intelligence Foundations | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CYB 2413 | Advanced Networking | 3 |
| CYB 2423 | Cryptography and Data Protection | 3 |
| CIS 3303 | System Architecture and Integration | 3 |
| CIS 2903 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| CYB 3513 | Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials | 3 |
| CYB 3523 | Virtualization and Cloud Technologies | 3 |
| CYB 3533 | Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| CYB 3543 | Digital Forensics and Investigation | 3 |
| CIS 3603 | Project Management | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| CYB 3613 | Secure Software Architecture and Coding | 3 |
| CYB 3623 | Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation | 3 |
| CYB 3633 | Security Operation and Threat Intelligence | 3 |
| CYB 3643 | Cloud Architecting | 3 |
| CIS 3503 | Technopreneurship | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| CYB 4716 | Apprenticeship I | 6 |
| CYB 4723 | Cyberspace Law and Ethics | 3 |
| CYB 4733 | Capstone Project I | 3 |
| 4000 Level Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| CYB 4816 | Apprenticeship II | 6 |
| CYB 4823 | Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance | 3 |
| CYB 4833 | Capstone Project II | 3 |
| 4000 Level Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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Akhtar Khalil, Ph.D, Information & Comm Technology, Loughborough University, United Kingdom
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