Cybersecurity

Level: Undergraduate Program (Bachelor of Science – BSc)

Semesters: Six (6)

Program Duration: Three Years (+ Foundation Studies)

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (BSc.CS) is a dynamic three-year programme to be offered by Western Pacific University (WPU). It prepares and puts on the right track students to work in global cities worldwide or to work for a local company that deals in connecting and maintaining and securing computer networks. Likewise, the program is designed to prepare students to manage secure database systems and work in global companies. It provides graduates with the ability to bring people, processes, and technology together to achieve improved performance in domestic or international enterprises.

WHY STUDY THE PROGRAMME?

Students who study Cybersecurity will be learning on how to protect valuable data of businesses and individuals from cyber threats.

Enables Your Problem-Solving Capacity

Student, who study computer program design will be practicing a variety of high-level programming languages, as well as technology in troubleshooting.

Career of the Future

Computer Science is a science of problem solving. As such, the Computer Science program helps students to master the basic skills needed to analyze a problem and design, implement, and verify a correct solution to meet the ever-changing demands of industry.

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EXAMPLE SUBJECTS

  • Computer Graphics with HCI Elements
  • Algorithms and Data Structures
  • Network Operations
  • Database Systems
  • Elements of Automation and Robotics
  • Artificial Intelligence

Programme Structures

Semester 1

  • CBS101 Fundamentals of Mathematics
  • CBS102 Fundamentals of Statistics
  • CBS103 Computer Organization
  • CBS104 Fundamentals of Information Technology
  • CBS105 Introduction to Programming

Semester 2

  • CBS106 Advanced Mathematics
  • CBS107 Discrete Mathematics
  • CBS108 Algorithms and Data Structures
  • CBS109 Programming in C++
  • CBS110 Fundamentals of Network Technologies
  • CBS111 Web Development I

Semester 1

  • CBS201 Web Development II
  • CBS202 Fundamentals of Economics
  • CBS203 Introduction to Ethics and Law
  • CBS204 Operating System I
  • CBS205 Programming in C#
  • CBS206 Cybersecurity Essentials

Semester 2

  • CBS207 Computer Systems Architecture
  • CBS208 Professional and Social Issues of IT
  • CBS209 Database Systems
  • CBS210 Systems Security and Operations
  • CBS211 Network Operations
  • CBS212 Professional Apprenticeship

Semester 1

  • CBS301 Computer Graphics with HCI Elements
  • CBS302 Artificial Intelligence
  • CBS303 Operating Systems II
  • CBS304 Securing Networks
  • CBS305 Computing Project I: Analysis and Design

Semester 2

  • CBS306 Advanced Network Technologies
  • CBS307 Internet of Things
  • CBS308 Cybersecurity Management
  • CBS309 Computing Project II: Development and Implementation

The programme comprises 37 units and is offered in blended learning mode. Students take 6 units per semester and complete the program in 3 years.

Requirements

  • Entry GPA of 2.9 or greater
  • Successfully completed the Certificate in Higher Education Foundation Studies

FEES

Tuition = K12,000

Boarding & Lodging = K3,500

*fees may be subject to change.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Software Production Engineer
  • Mobile App Developer
  • Database Administrator
  • Information Security Analysts
  • Computer Systems Engineer
  • Programmer
  • IT Systems Designer