BSc. CYBER SECURITY AND DIGITAL FORENSICS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics programme are well-positioned for careers as cybersecurity analysts, digital forensics investigators, penetration testers, security systems administrators, information security managers, incident response specialists, security consultants, compliance officers, cyber threat analysts, and forensic consultants. Opportunities exist in Technology, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications, and Manufacturing sectors, where cybersecurity and digital investigation capabilities are increasingly critical to organizational success.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of 34 points with:

  • Mathematics at C or better
  • English Language D or better

Diploma in Computing or related field from an accredited higher education institution

Mature entry by a computing professional with a certificate, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience working with cybersecurity systems as a security analyst, systems administrator, or related, selected based on prior learning

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

YEAR 1 MODULES

  • Introduction to Computer Technology
  • Foundational Mathematics
  • Systems Development
  • Principles of Digital Forensics
  • Web and Multimedia Development
  • Fundamentals of Networking
  • Professional and Ethical Issues in Computing
  • Entrepreneurship Development

YEAR 2 MODULES

  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Mobile Forensics
  • Database Design and Development
  • Introduction to Programming using Python
  • Linux Administration
  • Ethical Hacking Essentials
  • Secure Systems
  • Research and Innovation

YEAR 3 MODULES

  • Computer Systems Administration
  • Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Information Systems Auditing
  • Industry Attachment

YEAR 4 MODULES

  • Network Systems Administration
  • Digital Forensics and Investigation
  • Advanced Cybersecurity
  • Cyber Threats Landscape
  • Research Project
  • Network and Cloud Forensics
  • Web Application Security
  • Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
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Programme Leader
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Mr Stewart Muchuchuti

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Mr Stewart Muchuchuti