Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Cyber Security

Information Technology Program:

Introduction

The Department of Information Technology offers a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree, which is a 4-years program that requires the completion of 123 credit hours The Information Technology curriculum comprises two concentrations: Cyber Security and Data Analytics. The program is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education.

Mission

The mission of the Information Technology program is to:

• Provide quality education in the field of emerging technologies based on internationally recognized standards for undergraduate programs;
• Produce information technology professionals who can deploy efficiently IT technologies and implement IT solutions according to market and society needs, particularly in the UAE and Gulf region; and
• Prepare graduates for lifelong learning and research.

Program Educational Goals

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program with two concentrations will have the following characteristics within few years of graduation:

• Apply acquired knowledge and skills in information technology and implement their skills in public, private sectors, academic or international information Technology functional activities.
• Act as information systems professional leaders in performing related skills in technical, business, or ethical duties.
• Engage in life-long learning and professional development in pursuing additional graduate degrees, professional development and self-studies.

Programs Offered

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology has the following two concentrations:

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Cuber Security
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Data Analytics

All Program Goals are aligned with the needs of program constituencies as follows:

• IT Students: They are to be developed as qualified Information Technology who can be gainfully employed after their graduation and can proceed for graduate studies in UAE or abroad.
• IT Alumni of both concentrations: They are graduates of IT program and working in the market. They should be competent team members and leaders in their profession, able to update and adapt their knowledge and skills, and engage with community at all levels in an ethical and professional manner.
• IT Department Faculty: They are primarily responsible to provide quality education to students equipping them with theoretical knowledge and practical skills. It is their responsibility to contribute and promote the achievement of IT program objectives.
• Employers of IT Graduates from both concentrations: The employers require productive and competent Information technology who can effectively contribute in their professional fields.

Program Learning Outcomes

There are six Learning Outcomes related to the Information Technology program and one learning outcome associated to each concentration. Graduates will be able to:

Concentration in Cyber Security

Admission Requirements

• Emirati General Secondary School Certificate (or its equivalent).
• Elite Track: A minimum score of (60%).
• Advanced Track: A minimum score of (65%)
• General Track: A minimum score of (70%)
• EmSAT English (1100) OR Academic IELTS (5) (or its equivalent)
• A minimum score in Mathematics for Elite Track and Advanced Track (60). For General Track Track a minimum score of (65) (OR) A score of (700) in EmSAT Mathematics.
• A minimum score in ONLY OME of Physics, Biology, and Chemistry for Elite Track and Advanced Track (60). For General Track a minimum score of (65) (OR) A score of (700) in EmSAT of the same subjects.

Career Opportunities 

Graduates of BSc. information Technology/Cyber Security are qualified for employment as Security Analyst, Security Architect, Security Software Developer, Security Engineer, Security Administrator, Cryptographer, Security Consultant

Graduates of BSc. information Technology/Data Analytics are qualified for employment as Data Scientist, Data Engineer, Data Analytics Consultant, IT Systems Analyst, Healthcare Data Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, Big Data Engineer.

Graduation requirements

Students at the University of Science and Technology of Fujairah (USTF) are eligible for a bachelor in Information Systems after completion of 123 credits hours, which normally takes eight semesters. The minimum cumulative grade point average for graduation is 2.0 for 123 total credit hours.

Degree requirement

The B.Sc. degree in Information Technology for each concentration requires the completion of a 123 Cr. Hrs. distributed according to the following plan. The study plan is designed so that the normal duration for completing the degree requirements is 4 years but should not exceed 8 years.

University General Education Requirements

(a) University Required Courses (21 Cr. Hrs.)

(b) University Elective Courses (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Humanities and Society (3 Cr. Hrs.)

IT Program General Requirements (9 Cr. Hrs.)

IT Program Core Courses and Internship (75 Cr. Hrs.)

Cyber Security Concentration - Compulsory Concentration Courses (15 Cr. Hrs.)

Study Plan

Study Plan