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Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security)

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3 Years Bachelor Degree
(24 subjects)

4 Years Bachelor Degree
with Integrated Freshman Year (32 subjects)

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January (Winter)

April (Spring)

Yearly Fees*

AED 60,429 / USD 16,466
*VAT 5% inclusive
Note: Yearly fees will vary depending
on number of subjects enrolled in

Information security is becoming an increasingly important aspect of information technology and has been identified as one of the strategic priorities globally to meet demands of law enforcement, national and state governments, and defense, security and finance industries.

With the advancement of Internet of Things (IOT), both the public and private sectors are faced with new types of threats, new vulnerabilities, and hacking techniques and agents. This major will provide graduates with skills to develop secure computers and computer networks, to ensure that the data stored and transmitted is protected from unauthorised access or to combat digital security threats and hazards.

Cyber Security constitutes a strategic objective worldwide, with the main aim of securing information and communication assets. Organizations across all industries are faced with unmanageable levels of cyber threats brought on by a changing threat landscape. UOWD's Bachelor of Computer Science major in Cyber Security focuses on producing qualified technical aspects that can meet the national, regional, and international demands in information and cyber security.

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Program Selection Guide

UOWD's Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security)

Entry Requirements

Students who have excelled academically at school and meet our advance entry requirements can finish their bachelor's degree in three years, instead of the existing four-year programs. Any prospective student that does not directly qualify for an advance entry three-year program, is still able to enrol in any of our bachelor’s degree, through a one-year Freshman Year.

Admission requirements for UOWD depends on the type of high school curriculum you have followed. The requirements based on the most common high school curricula are listed below:

School System	Bachelor Degree Advanced Entry (3 Years)	Bachelor Degree Direct Entry (4 Years)
UAE Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama	N/A	Elite or Advanced Track 70%, General Track 75%
Arab Countries Al-Thanawiyyah Al-Aama	N/A	70%
American High School Diploma	Overall average grade of C (70% or 2.5/4.0) + SAT 1100	Overall average grade of C (70% or 2.5/4.0)
Bangladesh HSC	GPA of 4.0 / 5.0	GPA of 3.0 / 5.0
Brazil Brazil Higher Secondary Certificate	N/A	60%
British GCE Curriculum	Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects – Grade D and Minimum of 3 A level subjects – Grade CCD Completion of Year 13	Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects – Grade D and 2 AS or 1 A level subject (s) – Grade D Completion of Year 13
Chinese Senior High School	80%	60%
Colombia Título de Bachiller Académico	N/A	3 out of 5 or 6 out of 10
International Baccalaureate Diploma	25 Points	21 Points
India CBSE & ICSE, Grade 12	65%	50%
Iran Pre-University Certificate	14	11
Japan Upper Secondary School Diploma	3.8 out of 5	2.5 out of 5
Kenya	60	31
Mexico	N/A	6 out of 10
Nepal School Leaving Certificate Examination	3 out of 4	2.3 out of 4
Nigeria WAEC & NECO	N/A	Minimum of 7 subjects with no more than 1 “Pass”
Pakistan Higher Secondary School Certificate	88%	65%
CIS Countries Attestat	N/A	Average 3/5
South Korea CSAT	77.5%	70%

Notes:

Students with qualifications from other curriculum should contact the Student Recruitment and Admissions department at UOWD to determine their eligibility.
All students applying from non UAE MoE curriculum must provide an equivalency of their Secondary School Certificate from the Ministry of Education, UAE; stating the completion of Grade 12.
A student who does not satisfy the criteria for Equivalency of Secondary School Certificate, may be subject to conditional admission, based on receiving a Letter of No Objection to Conditional Admission issued by the Ministry.

English Language Requirements

At UOWD, all classes are taught in English and in order to enrol in a bachelor’s degree you will need to submit one of the following certificate of English language proficiency:

English Language Testing	Bachelor Degree Advance Entry (3 Years)*	Bachelor Degree Direct Entry (4 Years)**
IELTS Academic	Overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 & Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading & Writing Minimum score of 5.0 inListening & Speaking	Overall IELTS (Academic) score of 5.0 & Minimum score of 5.0 in Reading & Writing
TOEFL Internet-based	79 with not less than 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 16 in Speaking	61
TOEFL Computer based	213 with a 4.0 TWE/Essay Writing	173
TOEFL*** International paper based	550 with a 4.0 TWE/Essay Writing	500

Notes:

* Students with a minimum overall score of 6.0 in academic IELTS and no more than one score (either in reading or writing) between 5.0 and 6.0 will be given the opportunity to complete a remedial subject in the first semester as a condition for progression.

** Students with a minimum overall score of 6.0 in academic IELTS (or equivalent) and a minimum score of 6.0 in reading and writing(or equivalent) are eligible for advanced standing for English Language subjects.

*** Students admitted under this criterion must complete the test at AMIDEAST.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you are seeking advanced standing status, please submit an official academic transcript showing all courses studied and the grades achieved, syllabus details (including information on course content) for the courses you have completed and an explanation of the grading system.

To make an application for your chosen program, complete the online application form and submit it along with all your supporting documentation (see below) prior to the application deadline.

Late applications may be accepted subject to the availability of places but applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Supporting Documentation

Please ensure that all these documents accompany your application for admission form submittal:

An original or certified copy of your secondary school records
A Statement or Certificate of Completion of secondary school
Proof of your English language proficiency

(Note: Results from IELTS & TOEFL tests may be sent to the University directly from the IELTS or TOEFL testing centres quoting the UOWD institution code IELTS: AE109 / TOEFL: 7907)

UAE ID (if applying from within the UAE)
A copy of your passport (and Residence Visa, if resident in the UAE).

Additionally, if you are seeking advance standing in your chosen program:

Certified copies of official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) of the courses you successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system.

Applicants who completed secondary schooling within the UAE

All applicants for admission who have completed the Thanaweya Al-Amma must get their certificates attested by the UAE Ministry of Education.

Applicants from all other curriculum, who have completed their high school from UAE, are required to obtain equivalency of their high school qualifications from the UAE Ministry of Education.

In these circumstances, you will be provisionally admitted to the University and permitted to commence the first semester of study, subject to you obtaining the required attestation/equivalency.

Applicants who completed secondary schooling outside the UAE

You must have your secondary school records and Certificates of Completion certified by:

The issuing Board of Secondary Education OR a recognised authority for secondary education
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the host country
The UAE Embassy in that host country OR the Embassy of the host country in UAE must attest the authenticity of the documents and attestations and the UAE ministry of Foreign Affairs

In special cases where complying with conditions (2) and (3) are not feasible, the certificates may be verified against originals by Embassies in the UAE and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In these circumstances, you will be provisionally admitted to the University and permitted to commence the first semester of study.

If you are unable to secure the attestations as outlined above you will be asked to sign a “Consent to Provide Documents” form agreeing to secure the equivalency. You will be permitted to commence your studies at UOWD, but will be given a maximum of one semester to obtain the attested certificate(s). UOWD reserves the right to take appropriate action against any applicant who cannot secure the appropriate documentation in this time, which may result in the termination of the student’s enrolment at UOWD.

For more information or assistance on attesting documents from outside UAE, click here.

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Program Structure

To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security), a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 144 Credit Points (cp) which include 90cp from the program core, a 12cp final year-project capstone and 42cp of Electives as specified in the table below. Students are also required to accrue an overall weighted average mark (WAM) of 50%.

Core Subjects

The broad aim of this subject is to develop in students an understanding of the fundamental principles of programming. The subject focuses on the object-oriented view of problem analysis and solving. It enables students to develop skills in the design and implementation of well-structured programs in a range of domains.

This subject provides an introduction to different techniques and technologies for understanding and specifying what a computer based information system should accomplish. It examines the complementary roles of systems analysts, clients and users in a system development life cycle. Students will learn different fact-finding techniques to elicit system requirements and how to develop business models, data and process models, and object models representing a system. Students will also make use of a Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tool to build those models that capture the specifications of a system.

This subject introduces the analysis of problems and the strategies used to manage them, primarily in the context of computing. Problem classification is introduced, as are formal and informal approaches to problem solving. The importance of method and method classification for problem solving strategies is motivated, and the need to compare and analyse strategies is justified. Introductory tools for the analysis of strategies are covered. Appropriate representations for problem solving are explored.

The aims of this subject are to consolidate and extend student's knowledge and skills in structured programming and to develop their understanding and practice of object oriented programming. To achieve this aim the subject will provide students with an opportunity to develop further programming skills and good coding style; develop skills in using the object oriented concepts of encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, access control, overloading and messaging; develop and display competency in the design and implementation of object oriented programs to solve business problems.

The subject investigates three major areas of modern data management systems: data modelling, data processing, and data security. The goal of the subject is to learn the fundamental concepts in data management including conceptual modelling, the relational data model, processing of relational data with Structured Query Language (SQL), enforcing the concepts of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability data management systems. The subject develops the skills in the design, implementation, processing, and security of data management systems. The subject covers the following topics in data security: discretionary access control, user management, enforcing data security and integrity. The subject also explains the important ethical issues associated with responsible disclosure, responsibility, liability, security weaknesses, and privacy in data management systems.

This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of data communications and computer networks. Topics covered include: different types of data and the history of data communications; signals; modulation and multiplexing, switching and routing, network architectures: LANs, WANs and the Internet; Internet services and protocols; and emerging topics. The subject explains computer networking models that interconnect diverse communication systems, including the OSI reference model and the TCP/IP protocol Suite.

This subject introduces students to fundamental web technologies that underlie the World Wide Web and its commercial applications. Topics include an overview of internet communications, an introduction to the web-browser/web-server client-server systems, HTML5/CSS/XHTML/XML markup languages, web forms and client side scripting. Students will build working web-sites with dynamic content. The subject explains the differences between client-side and server-side Web development, and demonstrates how to build simple applications using scripting and other tools. The subject also covers current Web standards and future W3C recommendations.

General Elective Subject

Students are required to choose an additional ONE elective subject, each worth 6 credit points, from the school's approved list.

Core Subjects

Approaches to analysing algorithm complexity and implementation efficiency will be introduced; and used to motivate the development of appropriate abstract data types. Students will be taught to recognise the role of abstract data types and algorithms in solving real-world problems; and given the opportunity to implement solutions to such problems.

The primary aim of this subject is to acquaint students with the methodologies and processes associated with the task of managing information technology and software development projects. Topics may include: stakeholder and impact analysis, setting project objectives and conflict resolution, project planning and the selection of appropriate project approaches, software project effort estimation, cost-benefit analysis, activity planning and scheduling, risk management, contract management, quality assurance, professional and ethical responsibilities, and case studies.

The subject provides students with an understanding of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) principles and practices, and how to apply them in the context of developing usable interactive computer applications and systems. The subject also emphasises the importance of taking into account contextual, organisational, and social factors in the design of computer systems. Students will be taken through the analysis, design, development, and evaluation of user interfaces. They will acquire hands-on design skills through an interaction design project. The subject will cover topics including user-centred design, the development process, prototyping, usability testing, measuring and evaluating the user experience and accessibility.

The subject presents advanced topics in the modern relational database technology and it introduces the new non-relational (NoSQL) database technologies. The relational database technology component of the subject includes database normalization, introduction to indexing in relational database systems, programming of relational database server with stored PL/SQL procedures, functions, and triggers, concurrency control and database recovery techniques, design and programming of distributed database systems. The non-relational (NoSQL) database technology component of the subject includes a review of non-relational data models such as the key-value data model, document-oriented model, column-family stores, and graph data model. The non-relational component of the subject presents the new approaches to database design, data distribution, consistency preserving, and transaction processing in distributed and clustered database systems. Programming of NoSQL database server includes the new data definition and data manipulation languages, a new query language, indexing, design and implementation of replication and sharing.

Advanced Programming
This subject develops a thorough understanding of advanced programming features, and how to implement them in modern C++. It consists of three primary components, namely procedural programming, object-based/object-oriented programming, and generic programming. In addition to the core of each of those components, this subject addresses topics including resource management tied to RAII, in particular the management of dynamic memory; the use of the standard template library; profiling and debugging; programming for efficiency including concepts such as moving; exception handling; C++ RTTI; and recent additions to C++.

Java Programming
This subject develops a thorough understanding of advanced programming features, and how to implement them in modern C++. It consists of three primary components, namely procedural programming, object-based/object-oriented programming, and generic programming. In addition to the core of each of those components, this subject addresses topics including resource management tied to RAII, in particular the management of dynamic memory; the use of the standard template library; profiling and debugging; programming for efficiency including concepts such as moving; exception handling; C++ RTTI; and recent additions to C++.

Major Subjects

The subject covers some fundamental computer security technologies in the following aspects: (1) Operating system security such as physical security, file protections, system abuses, attacks and protections; (2) Database security including data integrity, data recover, data encryption/ decryption, access control, and authentication; (3) Mobile code security including malicious logic, host and mobile code protection, mobile agents' security. (4) Intrusion detection; (5) Security policies; (6) Security management and risk analysis.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a popular solution for building smarter and safer security systems. AI assists in keeping pace with cyberattacks by predicting and detecting suspicious network activities and automating incident analysis. In this subject, students learn how AI techniques are used to prevent cyberattacks and detect threats and network anomalies, in conjunction with issues related to cybersecurity. Students will gain practical experience in developing strong cybersecurity defences using AI. Topics covered in this subject include fundamental AI techniques for cybersecurity, machine learning-based malware detection, automatic intrusion detection, and securing data with machine learning.

Core Subject

The subject introduces to students modern methodologies for software development. Topics may include software development life cycle activities, the role of software process models, different types of evolutionary models, Unified Process and UML, agile principles of software development, Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM), Scrum and extreme programming, test driven software development, the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), software engineering knowledge management, software architecture, and emerging trends in software development processes.

Major Subjects

This subject provides a survey of network security technologies, and explores them in practice. This includes but is not limited to, network-based threats, security failure in network protocols, authentication servers, certificates and public-key infrastructures, security provisions in communication protocols and standards, and electronic mail security.

This subject introduces the use of hacking skills for defensive purposes. The subject develops critical thinking and troubleshooting skills. It aims to re-purpose tools and resources to acquire more out of them in order to discover entirely new things, which will be useful for other purposes. It develops the students ability to think outside the box and learn new skills. The subject prepares students for the ethical hacking certification.

Cybersecurity is a global issue that knows no boundaries and affects national security, businesses and individuals alike. Students in this subject will be introduced to the broad area of cybersecurity in conjunction with issues related to cybersecurity. Among others, topics covered in this subject will include cyber threats and attacks, mobile security threats and malware, cloud security, security testing, digital forensics, cybercrime, and trusted computing.

Capstone

This subject is the capstone project for undergraduate students in the School of Computing and Information Technology it aims to provide students with: practical experience in complete systems development. The projects connect groups of students with supervisors and clients that are facing an ICT-based problem for which the students are required to find innovative and creative solutions. Working in groups, students design, implement, and document a system. This involves: project planning and scheduling, seminars and individual presentations, group coordination, research of proposed application domain, use of design methodologies, design documentation, coding, module and system integration, testing, verification, and implementation. Teams will meet weekly with supervisors to discuss progress and problems.

General Elective Subjects

Students are required to choose an additional TWO elective subjects, each worth 6 credit points, from the school's approved list.

This course is focused on learning innovation and entrepreneurship that can be applied to any high-growth enterprise or other organization. The course is composed of three modules:

Module 1: Design Thinking
Module 2: Entrepreneurship
Module 3: Growth and Leadership

* Highly Recommended Elective Subject

Choose One Emirati Studies*

The societies and places in which we live are very complex, and the interactions of individuals, as well as social institutions, have a direct impact on the life path we take. This course provides an engaging and accessible introduction to urban sociology and the study of cities, with particular focus on the experience of the UAE and Dubai. We’ll examine a number of substantive urban topics, including but not limited to the growth of cities and urban spaces in the UAE, sustainable development and practices, and the ‘built’ environment.

This course will introduce Public Health as an interdisciplinary science concerned with topics central to the population of U.A.E and on a wider scale of GCC region with regard to their physical, mental, and social well- being. The course focuses on current pertinent public health problems, assessing causation and examining intervention and management strategies at personal, social, and organizational levels.

This course offers an overview of the UAE’s rapidly emerging significance and its increased roles in global networks of international relations and diplomacy. Within that overview, the course examines the internal dynamics of the UAE, in particular, the priorities that emerge from a specific workforce dependency, a construction and tourism industry that looks ‘East’ as much as it does ‘West’. Thus the new ‘Look East’ policy complements the country’s historical partnership with the Western states. With the expansion of its global ties and relations, the UAE also becomes more sensitive to transnational issues, such as immigration, fluctuations in international markets or terrorism.

This subject aims to provide an understanding of relations and interactions between society and environment, including impact of societies on the Earth and its processes. Topics covered include the agricultural, industrial and urban revolutions; governance of environments; Indigenous land management; climate change; sustainability; and environmental impacts in the context of the Anthropocene.

This course aims to provide students with critical thinking perspectives about the relationship between history, religion and culture, in this case, the formation of Islamic culture(s). A sociological introduction to the study of Islamic culture will introduce students to the emergence of Islam in its 7th century historical context, its relationship to the other monotheistic traditions of the region, its growth into the dominant cultural paradigm of the Near East by the 9th century, alongside its impact and contribution to key fields of medieval science and knowledge. A historical approach will help students acquire familiarity with key Islamic texts, institutions, concepts of authority, traditions of jurisprudence and spirituality, artistic expressions, as well as milestones in Islamic history. The course wraps up with a discussion of issues central to contemporary debates relating to Islamic culture, such as identity, gender, multiculturalism, pluralism, secularism and religiosity.

* Students must complete 6 credit points (cp) of General Education subjects in the area of Emirati Studies as part of the 144 cp.

Note: If you enrolled at the University before Autumn 2024 and have already completed some GED subjects, you may continue with your original study plan to fulfill your graduation requirements. Alternatively, you may choose to follow the new guidelines by completing one GED subject in the Emirati Studies category from the list above and transferring any completed GED subjects to Electives if permitted by your degree plan.

For support and guidance on this option, please consult an officer at the Academic Success Centre or speak with the Academic Advisor in your School.

Program Outcomes

The growing importance of information security in the global economy has created a strong demand for specialists who can secure the information assets of commercial organizations. Graduates of this major enter professions such as:

Information Security Analyst
Lead Software Security Engineer
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Security Architect
Penetration Tester/ Ethical Hacker
Information Security Crime Investigator/Forensics Expert
Cybersecurity Specialist
Cybersecurity Auditor
Security Auditor
Security Consultant

Accreditation and Recognition

All degrees at the University of Wollongong in Dubai are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Education and are licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). In addition, the degree 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.

Students will be issued a UOW Australia degree upon graduation.

Professional Accreditation

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

ACS promotes quality in ICT-related higher education to meet future industry needs. ACS sets graduate standards, drives improvements and refinements, and gives recognition to quality programs. ACS also ensures that new specialist courses build key skills for critical emerging fields.

Prof May El Barachi

Head of School
School of Computer Science

Prof May El Barachi is a distinguished professor, academic leader, and the Head of the School of Computer Science at the University of Wollongong in Dubai. She is known for her transformative leadership, having launched pioneering programs such as the region’s first Master of Digital Transformation and significantly expanded student enrollment. With a strong track record in industry collaboration and over AED 5 million in research funding, she combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to drive innovation and excellence in education.

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Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security)

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Program Structure

Core Subjects

Programming Fundamentals with PythonCSIT110 | 6 cp

System AnalysisCSIT114 | 6 cp

Data Management & SecurityCSIT115 | 6 cp

Object Oriented Design and ProgrammingCSIT121 | 6 cp

Computing and Cyber Security FundamentalsCSIT123 | 6 cp

Networks and CommunicationsCSIT127 | 6 cp

Introduction to Web TechnologyCSIT128 | 6 cp

General Elective Subject

Core Subjects

Algorithms and Data StructuresCSCI203 | 6 cp

IT Project ManagementCSIT214 | 6 cp

Human Computer InteractionCSIT226 | 6 cp

Database SystemsCSIT235 | 6 cp

Advanced Programming | Java ProgrammingCSCI251 | CSCI213 | 6 cp

Mathemathics for ComputingMATH225 | 6 cp

Major Subjects

System SecurityCSCI262 | 6 cp

Artificial Intelligence for CybersecurityCSIT375 | 6 cp

Core Subject

Software Development MethodologiesCSIT314 | 6 cp

Major Subjects

Network SecurityCSCI368 | 6 cp

Ethical HackingCSCI369 | 6 cp

CybersecurityCSIT302 | 6 cp

Capstone

ProjectCSIT321 | 12 cp

General Elective Subjects

Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship*INE 301 | 6 cp

Choose One Emirati Studies*

Urban SociologyURBS103 | 6 cp

Public HealthPUBH115 | 6 cp

UAE and International RelationsIRAE135 | 6 cp

Society and Environment – Resources, Challenges, FuturesGEOG222 | 6 cp

Muslim Societies Across the Ages: Tradition, Secularism & ModernityARTS317 | 6 cp

Program Outcomes

Accreditation and Recognition

Professional Accreditation

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Prof May El Barachi

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