Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Cybersecurity

by The British University in Dubai (BUiD)

The Bachelor Degree in Computer Science with a concentration in Cybersecurity offers comprehensive knowledge and skills to protect our digital world from the growing threats of cyber-attacks.

AED 56250

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123 Credit Hours (Fee mentioned is for each Year)

Course Details

Why study Bachelor Degree in Cybersecurity

The Bachelor Degree in Computer Science with a concentration in Cybersecurity offers comprehensive knowledge and skills to protect our digital world from the growing threats of cyber-attacks. You will master the techniques to maintain the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of systems and implement Information Governance Management Systems to meet legal, ethical, and social standards for any organisation.

This programme enables you to leverage advanced AI technologies to enhance cybersecurity and apply best practices in software engineering to secure digital systems. Additionally, you will learn to conduct research to address contemporary cybersecurity challenges. Recognising that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, this programme prepares future leaders and managers to effectively counter cyber threats and ensure business continuity.

Career prospects

A Bachelor’s in Computer Science with a Cybersecurity concentration opens doors to a vast array of career opportunities. Graduates are in demand as information security consultants, engineers, managers, IT security auditors, cyber forensics experts, incident responders, threat analysts, secure application developers, cybersecurity researchers, and security data scientists. As organisations increasingly prioritize cybersecurity, ensuring data security and compliance with relevant regulations creates even more opportunities for graduates in this dynamic field.

 

 

Entry Requirements – Cybersecurity

Secondary School Requirements

Curriculum

High School GPA

UAE curriculum

Overall score of 75% for Elite Track, 80% for Advanced Track and 90% for General stream

International Baccalaureate (IB)

IB diploma with minimum score of 24 points, exclusive of any bonus points

American curriculum

 Minimum overall average of 70% 

British curriculum (GCE/IGCSE) 

Total of seven subjects, five at (O level) and two at (AS/A level), with a minimum grade of C in all subjects. Arabic Language and Islamic Education are not counted.

Indian and Pakistani Boards

Minimum of 65% in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard)

Applicants should have taken Maths in their Grade 12. Modules such as Statistics and Maths for Business will not be counted

 

 

Prospective students who are the holder of another high School Certificate are invited to contact the admissions department for the requirements of equivalency of their certificate to the UAE High School certificate.

The British University in Dubai (BUiD) was established as a not-for-profit entity by law number 5 in 2003 by His Highness the late Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai.

The University grew out of collaborations between British and Dubai academic, government and commercial organisations to make a unique contribution to the UAE and the wider region. The founders of the University are the Al Maktoum Foundation, Dubai Development and Investment Authority (now Dubai Holding), Rolls-Royce, the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai and Emirates NBD.

The University is governed by a Council formed every three years by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, under the chancellorship of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

The academic support that BUiD enjoys from its alliance with Russell Group universities in the UK has contributed to its success. These universities include the University of Edinburgh, the University of Glasgow, and the University of Manchester – all in the world’s top 100.

BUiD is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education and our qualifications are also recognised internationally by UK ENIC. BUiD has achieved global quality accreditation through the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). Our internal quality assurance includes processes that ensure our programmes and students’ achievements are of standards on a par with those of our UK university partners.

BUiD offers full- and part-time research-based Doctorate and PhD programmes, Masters and MBA programmes, and Postgraduate Diplomas, in the fields of education, business, law, engineering, finance, construction, and IT.

BUiD also offers undergraduate programmes in the fields of computer science, AI, engineering, finance, business, and law.

BUiD works in collaboration with leading organisations and institutions including its major contributing partner the Knowledge Fund Establishment, Atkins, the UAE Ministry of Education, and government and associated bodies across the UAE’s public and private sectors.

We provide an important and growing community and resource for young professionals, leading academics, corporate managers and aspiring leaders of all description.

BUiD is located in Dubai International Academic City, as a constituent of Dubai’s Education Free Zone community.

  • Academic City Branch

    Block 11, 1st and 2nd floor, Academic City, Dubai

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