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. 

• Level I 

English Communication Skills I

 English Communication Skills II 

Calculus I 

Calculus II 

Islamic Civilization 

Information Technology Fundamentals 

Computer Programming I 

Computer Programming II 

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity 

Discrete Math 

• Level II 

Data Structures and Algorithms 

Linear Algebra

 Forensic Fundamentals & Investigations 

Database Systems Development

 Cyber Ethics

 Computer Architecture and Operating Systems 

Probability and Statistics 

Web Application Development 

Cyber Forensics

 Computational Thinking 

• Level III 

Entrepreneurship 

Computer Networks I 

Technical Writing 

Secure Software Development

 Biometric Authentication 

Ethical Hacking I 

Network Security and Cryptography

 Incident Response Management

 Computer Programming III 

Risk Analysis and Management

 Summer Internship

•  Level  IV

 Advanced Network Security and Forensics 

Principles of Management

 Ethical Hacking II 

Penetration Detection 

Elective I

 Elective II 

Information Security Management Systems 

Cyber Law and Legal Regulations 

Malware Forensics 

Research Project

•  Cybersecurity Electives

 Block-Chain Technologies 

Data Backup & Recovery 

Database and Distributed Systems Security

 Internet of Things

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.