Cybersecurity Program

About the Program

The Bachelor’s Program in Cybersecurity provides comprehensive education focused on protecting digital systems, networks, and information assets from cyber threats in an increasingly interconnected technological world. The program equips students with strong foundations in computer systems, networks, cryptography, operating systems, and secure software development, in addition to specialized knowledge in areas such as network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, risk management, and cyber law. With an emphasis on practical learning through laboratories, simulations, and real-world projects, the program develops applied skills in threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, incident response, and cybersecurity operations. Graduates are qualified for a wide range of career paths in cybersecurity, information assurance, and digital risk management, in addition to pursuing postgraduate studies and obtaining specialized professional certifications in this field.

• Study System

  • Program Duration: Four academic years (8 levels)
  • Mode of Study: On-campus
  • Credit Hours: 134 credit hours

Program Mission

Providing distinguished education in cybersecurity to prepare competitive graduates for the job market, enhancing innovation and scientific research, and establishing community partnerships, within the professional and ethical values framework.

Program Objectives

1. Implement best practices in governance, automation, and accreditation to ensure continuous improvement in program quality.
2. Enhance the quality of teaching and learning through modern educational technologies and align curricula with industry standards.
3. Empower students with strong scientific, professional, and technical skills to meet societal needs and enhance their employment prospects.
4. Promote research and innovation through specialized projects and research partnerships.
5. Contribute to effective community partnerships and services.

Program Features

• Strong Technical Foundation: In-depth coverage of computer systems, operating systems, networks, cryptography, and secure software development.
• Practical Laboratories and Simulation: Hands-on training using cybersecurity simulation environments, virtual laboratories, penetration testing tools, and realistic attack and defense scenarios.
• Industry-Aligned Curriculum: The curriculum is aligned with current threats, technologies, frameworks, and best practices used in the cybersecurity industry.
• Professional Tools and Technologies: Exposure to modern security tools, platforms, and monitoring systems.
• Graduation Project: A final-year project that addresses real security problems in practical or research contexts.
• Practical Training and Industrial Experience: Opportunities for field training, cooperative education, or industry-supported projects.
• Ethics and Professional Responsibility: Emphasis on ethical conduct, legal considerations, and the responsible use of security skills.
• Preparation for Professional Certifications: The curriculum supports preparation for recognized certifications such as CEH, Security+, CISSP, or similar certifications.
• Research and Innovation Opportunities: Participation in research in cybersecurity, threat analysis, and the application of modern security technologies.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate, recall and evaluate knowledge of the concepts, facts, principles, and theories of the basic sciences and mathematics
2. Exhibit wide knowledge of essential facts, concepts, principles, and theories related to the cybersecurity and related disciplines
3. Comprehensively identify research and inquiry methodologies in the field of cybersecurity
4. Exhibit wide knowledge of recent development in the cybersecurity
5. Identify requirements and criteria of formulating the problems, and setting the rules of solutions
6. Apply critical and creative thinking methods to solve cybersecurity and related problems
7. Develop and conduct experiments, and analyze the measured data
8. Design, implement, configure, manage and analyze software and hardware systems
9. Use techniques, skills and modern tools necessary for cybersecurity practices
10. Express and document ideas and solutions persuasively
11. Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning
12. Properly consider professional and ethical responsibility
13. Examine Contemporary challenges and safeguarding information
14. Work effectively as a leader

Career Opportunities After Graduation

• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Security Engineer
• Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
• Vulnerability Analyst / Vulnerability Management Specialist
• Incident Response Specialist
• Digital Forensics Analyst
• Threat Intelligence Analyst
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist
• Security Architect
• Security Consultant (Governance, Risk, and Compliance – GRC)
• Cybersecurity Manager
• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
• Data Security / Data Protection Specialist
• Cloud Security Engineer
• Cloud Security Architect
• Security Awareness and Training Specialist
• Security Auditor
• Information Systems Risk Analyst
• Cybersecurity Project Manager
• Security Compliance Officer
• Security Policy Analyst
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Specialist