Cyber Security
About Program
BSc. Cyber Security is a specialized program focused on preparing students to safeguard digital systems and information from cyber threats. This course covers areas such as network security, ethical hacking, cryptography, and risk management. Students will develop expertise in identifying vulnerabilities, implementing protective measures, and responding to cyber incidents, ensuring the integrity and security of sensitive data..
What You will study
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The minimum admission requirements to study Bsc. Cyber Security in Al-Muhibbah Open University is:
- 100 Level:
- Five ‘O’ level credits (WASCE, NECO, GCE or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and any other two science-based subjects.
- 200 Level (Direct Entry):
- Two Advanced Level credit passes and two of which must be in the following subjects: Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Additional Mathematics, and Economics,
- Credit pass in NCE or ND in relevant subjects.
CURRICULUM
100 Level - First Semester
| S/No |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Unit(s) |
Status |
| 1 |
GST 111 |
Communication in English |
2 |
C |
| 2 |
MTH 101 |
Elementary Mathematics I |
2 |
C |
| 3 |
PHY 101 |
General Physics I |
2 |
C |
| 4 |
PHY 107 |
General Practical Physics I |
1 |
C |
| 5 |
STA 111 |
Descriptive Statistics |
3 |
C |
| 6 |
COS 101 |
Introduction to Computing Sciences |
3 |
C |
| 7 |
AOU-CYB 101 |
Introduction to Networking |
2 |
C |
| 8 |
AOU-CYB 111 |
Exploring Computing Devices |
2 |
E |
|
|
TOTAL |
21 |
|
100 Level - Second Semester
| S/No |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Unit(s) |
Status |
| 1 |
GST 112 |
Nigerian Peoples and Culture |
2 |
C |
| 2 |
MTH 102 |
Elementary Mathematics II |
2 |
C |
| 3 |
PHY 102 |
General Physics II |
2 |
C |
| 4 |
PHY 108 |
General Practical Physics II |
1 |
C |
| 5 |
CYB 104 |
Web Design Technologies |
2 |
C |
| 6 |
CYB 106 |
Mathematics for Computing |
2 |
C |
| 7 |
CYB 112 |
Creative Design |
2 |
E |
200 Level - First Semester
| S/No |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Unit(s) |
Status |
| 1 |
GST 212 |
Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence |
2 |
C |
| 2 |
ENT 211 |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
2 |
C |
| 3 |
COS 201 |
Computer Programming I |
3 |
C |
| 4 |
CYB 201 |
Introduction to Cybersecurity and Strategy |
2 |
C |
| 5 |
CYB 203 |
Cybercrime, Law and Countermeasures |
2 |
C |
| 6 |
CYB 205 |
Social Media Overview and Security |
2 |
C |
| 7 |
SEN 201 |
Introduction to Software Engineering |
2 |
C |
| 8 |
CYB 211 |
Software Design and Development |
2 |
E |
200 Level - Second Semester
| S/No |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Unit(s) |
Status |
| 1 |
COS 202 |
Computer Programming II |
3 |
C |
| 2 |
CYB 202 |
E - Commerce and Digital Payments |
2 |
C |
| 3 |
CYB 204 |
Introduction to Database Systems |
2 |
C |
| 4 |
CYB 206 |
Internet of Things |
2 |
C |
| 5 |
CYB 208 |
Computer Organization & Architecture |
2 |
C |
| 6 |
CYB 212 |
Visual Development Fundamentals |
2 |
E |
| 7 |
CYB 299 |
SIWES I |
3 |
C |
| 8 |
INS 204 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
3 |
C |