BS Information Security

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Information Security is a specialized undergraduate program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to protect and secure digital information in various sectors.

This program focuses on developing expertise in areas such as cybersecurity, network security, digital forensics, risk management, ethical hacking, cryptography and commercial aspects of the industry, including, how security itself is managed.

Graduates are equipped with the expertise to protect digital assets, mitigate security risks, and contribute to the overall security posture of organizations in an increasingly interconnected world.

Students will join a worldwide network through our MCBS IEEE Student’s Chapter, ISACA Chapter and LinkedIn information security professionals.

This program prepares students to take certification exams offered by professional bodies such as EC Council and ISACA. MCBS has signed an MOU with ISACA to facilitate knowledge sharing and capability development of Cybersecurity.

Admission Criteria

A recognized general education diploma or its equivalent
Students joining MCBS must go through an English placement test to determine the appropriate English level
Students presenting a valid score of 5-5.5 in IELTS or 65-79 in internet based TOEFL (iBT) are exempted from the English program
Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placements tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption
Mathematics placements tests will determine whether Basic Mathematics (MATH 10) and Applied Mathematics (MATH 20) can be exempted, or students will be given both or one of them
IT placement test will determine whether students will require to take the Information Technology foundation course (COSC 10)

Program Structure

Duration: Bachelor’s degree requires about 8 semesters or 4 years

Program delivery: 12-15 credits per normal semester and 6 credits per summer semester

Internship: Placement on a minimum of 6-weeks internship

Courses: Apart from courses closely related to the program, students take general education courses.

Courses	Credits
Core Courses	45
Communication skills	12
Humanities	09
Social Sciences	09
Mathematics Requirements	09
Science Requirements	08
Free Electives	03
Information Security Requirements	15
Business Requirements	09
Internship	01
Total	120

Core Courses (45 Credits)

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
COSC 1301	Object Oriented Programming I	(3)
COSC 1330	Computer Architecture & Organization	(3)
COSC 2301	Object Oriented Programming II	(3)
COSC 2325	Data Communication & Networking	(3)
COSC 2320	Database Management System	(3)
ISEC 2340	Principles of Information Security	(3)
ISEC 3310	Network Security	(3)
ISEC 3330	Risk Management and Compliance	(3)
ISEC 3340	Application Security	(3)
ISEC 3350	Unix Administration	(3)
ISEC 4320	Security Architecture and Control	(3)
ISEC 4330	Computer Forensics	(3)
ISEC 4340	Business Continuity and Operations Security	(3)
ISEC 4389	Information Security Capstone Project I	(3)
ISEC 4399	Information Security Capstone Project II	(3)

Career Opportunities

A degree in Bachelor of Science in Information Security opens up a range of job prospects in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. With the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats, organizations across various sectors are actively seeking skilled professionals to protect their digital assets.

Graduates can get various roles as:

Chief Information Security Officer
Security Architect
Cybersecurity Engineer
Malware Analyst
Penetration Tester
Computer Forensics Analyst
Application Security Engineer
Cloud Security Specialist
Incident Manager

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Info

Duration: 4 years full-time

Semester Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer I and Summer II.

Fee: 12,036 OMR

Required English Prerequisites

IELTS (academic): 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)

TOEFL (internet) min overall score 60

MCBS Placement Test

Applicants who do not have official IELTS or TOEFL scores are required to take MCBS English Placement Test.

Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placement tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption.

Department Contact

Contact Program Chair Dr. Joseph Mani for more information.