Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

The taught elements of the program comprise an integrated package of University requirements, College requirements, Major requirements and elective courses. All degree students must also complete an eight-week internship training course in addition to the taught courses of the program. 

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BSc in Cyber Security Course Descriptors

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Students must fulfill the following minimum entry requirements: 

·         High school diploma should be 65% or above

·         Attainment of 65% or above in Pure Mathematics and English.

·         The student must pass the general foundation program (English, mathematics, computer, and learning skills). 

·         Students who have studied in other educational institutions recognized by the University may be eligible to transfer if the they earned a grade point average of 2.0 or higher over a four-point grade scale. The head of the academic department or dean in the College in which the student has enrolled shall evaluate all courses taught at the former institution in which the student earned a grade of C or higher.

81.6 OMR/Credit Hour - Total 10,036.8 OMR

Career Opportunities 

This program is designed to respond to the needs of a modern economy that is geared towards preparing graduates who can contribute to the future of Oman in the field of digital technology. Graduates in cybersecurity can work in both government and private organizations to ensure data security and protection from cyber-attacks. The program will prepare graduates to have the required skills and competencies to work as: 

• security software developer,
• security architect,
• IT security consultant,
• ethical hacker,
• information security analyst,
• computer forensic analysts,
• information security officer,
• penetration tester
• systems security administrator.