Modern University for Business and Science

BS in Information Security:
The requirement for computer security knowledge increases as new techniques and technologies are developed. Threats to the strengths of the existing protections in systems and network perimeters must be constantly upgraded. This specialization enables Students to examine realistic examples of the crucial links between security theory and the day-to-day security challenges to IT environment. The focus is to provide Students ability to ascertain the essentials of security threats, information assurance and security management in corporation. This specialization also examines the field of cyber-forensics including the dangers of cyber terrorism. At the end of the Computer and Information Security Specialization, Students will complete a final written research project, demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend plan of preventative action.

General Education Requirements (21 credits)
ENG201 Advanced English
ENG202 Applied Communication Skills
ARB201 Arabic Culture CSC201 Introduction to Computers

Elective Courses (9 credits) choose from
PHL201 Introduction to Philosophy
PSY201 Introduction to Psychology
SOC201 Introduction to Sociology POL201 Introduction to Political Science
CST201 Cultural Studies I
CST202 Cultural Studies II
TEF200 English Grammar BUS200 Introduction to Business
CSS201 Business Ethics
CSS202 Computer Ethics (Mandatory)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (6 credits ):
MTH205 Statistical Packages
CSS203 Cyberlaw and Privacy in a Digital Age (Mandatory)

CORE COURSES (42 credits)
MTH201 Calculus III
MTH201 Discrete mathematics
TMH203 Linear algebra
CSC202 Programming I
CSC203 Programming II
CSC204 Computer organization and assembly language
CSC206 Software engineering
CSC207 Data structures and algorithms
CSC208 Digital systems and logic design
CSC209 Object-oriented programming
CSC303 Operating systems
CSC304 Database systems
CSC305 Data communication and computer networks
CSC306 Web programming

EMPHASIS COURSES (25 credits) choose from:
CSS301 Information security - Mandatory
CSS302 Securing platforms and applications - Mandatory
CSS303 Information security perspective on intranet, internet,
and e-commerce infrastructure
CSS304 Hacker techniques, tools and incident handling
CSS305 Security policies and implementation issues
CSS306 User authentication systems and role-based security
CSS307 Network security
CSS308 Cryptography
CSS399 Senior Project (Mandatory)
CSC400 Internship (Mandatory)

All courses are 3 credit courses except for the Internship (1 credit)