BSc HONOURS IN COMPUTER NETWORKS AND CYBER SECURITY
This specialized degree program prepares students to protect digital infrastructure through skills in network architecture, ethical hacking, firewalls, and threat management. It integrates theoretical learning with hands-on training in secure networking environments. With rising global demand for cybersecurity professionals, graduates are well-positioned for careers as network engineers, cybersecurity analysts, penetration testers, and security architects in both the public and private sectors.
In today’s digital world, protecting networks from cyber threats is crucial. This degree prepares you to become a sought-after professional who can safeguard critical information and systems. With these skills, you can pursue exciting careers such as Chief Information Security Officer, Forensic Computer Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, and many more. As technology advances, the demand for experts in network security will continue to grow, ensuring a bright future in this field.
KIU undergraduates has the opportunity to take part in industrial placements in leading companies which provide valuable industry and research experience. This will ensure that the KIU Computer Networks and Cyber Security graduates will have the opportunity to be employed as Chief Information Security Officers, Forensic Computer Analysts, Information Security Analysts, Penetration Testers, Security Architects and many more.
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COM1301
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Course Title
Introduction to Computer Systems
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3
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COM1302
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Course Title
Computer Architecture
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3
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COM1303
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Course Title
Fundamentals of Programming
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Credits
3
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COM1304
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Course Title
Academic Practices and Grooming
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3
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COM1305
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Course Title
Mathematics for Computing I
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3
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COM1306
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Course Title
Data Structures and Algorithms
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3
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COM1307
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Course Title
Object Oriented Programming
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3
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COM1308
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Course Title
Web Technologies
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3
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COM1309
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Course Title
Data Communications
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3
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COM1310
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Course Title
Mathematics for Computing II
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3
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CNC2301
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Course Title
Computer Networks
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3
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COM2301
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Course Title
Database Systems
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3
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COM2302
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Course Title
Systems Analysis and Design
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3
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CNC2302
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Course Title
Network Operating System
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3
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COM2304
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Course Title
Applied Statistics
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3
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CNC2303
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Cryptography
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3
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CNC2304
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Course Title
Component Security
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3
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CNC2305
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Course Title
Mobiles and Wireless Networks
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3
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CNC2306
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Course Title
Networking Infrastructure and Protocols
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3
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CNC2307
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Course Title
Principles of Cyber Security
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3
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Career Planning and Employability Skills Development - Seminar
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COM3301
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Course Title
Research Methods for Computing
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3
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CNC3301
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Course Title
Secure Software Development
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3
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CNC3302
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Course Title
Cyber Crime and Legal Environment
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3
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CNC3303
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Course Title
Network Security
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3
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CNC3304
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Course Title
Web Security
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3
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CNC3305
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Course Title
Network Management
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3
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MIS3302
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Course Title
IS Project Management
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3
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COM3302
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Course Title
Knowledge-based Systems
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3
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COM3303
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Course Title
Emerging Technologies
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3
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MIS3306
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Course Title
IT Infrastructure
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3
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CNC3906
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Course Title
Work Based Enterprise Placement
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9
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Course Code
COM4901
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Course Title
Final Year Individual Project
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9
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COM4302
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Course Title
IT Professionalism and Practice
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3
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Course Code
CNC4301
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Course Title
Advanced Computer Networks
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3
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Course Code
CNC4302
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Course Title
System Security
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3
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Course Code
CNC4303
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Course Title
Cyber Security Analytic
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3
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Course Code
COM4303
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Course Title
Data Science
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3
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Course Code
COM4304
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Course Title
High Performance Computing
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3
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Course Code
COM4305
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Course Title
Database Server Management
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3
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CNC4304
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Course Title
Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures
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3
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Course Code
CNC4305
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Course Title
Digital Forensic
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3
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Course Code
CNC4306
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Course Title
System and Network Administration
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3
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Course Code
CNC4307
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Course Title
Cloud Computing and Virtualization
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3
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Course Code
COM4307
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Course Title
Internet of Things
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3
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Course Code
COM4308
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Course Title
Operational Research
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3
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Course Code
SEN4304
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Course Title
Advanced Web Technology
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3
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Course Code
MIS4307
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Course Title
Entrepreneurship
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3
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