PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Review the program structure, courses and admissions information, then apply if it matches your goals.
Official program information
Program at a glance
- Level
- Bachelor's
- Credits
- 120
- Duration
- 3 calendar years / 9 terms
- Delivery
- Online
- Languages
- English
- Admissions
- Not currently available
Why this program
Develop the technical breadth to defend data, software, networks, systems and organizations.
Learners seeking technical cybersecurity, SOC, defensive/offensive and cloud-security pathways.
Study objectives & learning outcomes5
- Secure computing fundamentals
- Network, system and cloud security
- Offensive security and detection
- DFIR and incident response
- Risk, resilience and security automation
What you’ll build4
- Cyber-range labs
- Incident-response dossier
- Security architecture designs
- Cybersecurity capstone
Career directions4
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- SOC Analyst
- Entry-level Security Engineer
- DFIR / Incident Response roles
Career directions are illustrative and do not guarantee employment, professional title, licensure or eligibility in a particular jurisdiction.
How you will study
EAU uses a digital-first learning model designed around applied learning, evidence of competence and meaningful academic support.
- 100% online delivery, with asynchronous learning as the normal mode.
- Live or observed activity is used where the learning outcome itself requires interaction, demonstration or verification.
- Learning combines focused study, guided practice, authentic tasks, feedback and evidence of competence.
- Academic participation is based on meaningful learning activity and outcomes rather than login time alone.
Courses in this program40
The courses below reflect the current program curriculum. Course details may be updated through the university's academic review process.
CSC-122 — Data Structures & Algorithms
CSC-221 — Computer Architecture & Operating Systems
CSC-222 — Networks & Protocols
CSC-223 — Databases & Data Security
CSC-224 — Software Engineering & Secure Coding
CSC-225 — Linux & Systems Administration
CSC-226 — Cloud, Virtualization & Infrastructure
CSC-227 — Web & API Engineering Fundamentals
CYB-301 — Cybersecurity Foundations & Governance
CYB-302 — Network & Connection Security
CYB-303 — System & Platform Security
CYB-304 — Cloud & Infrastructure Security
CYB-305 — Cryptography & Applied Data Protection
CYB-306 — Offensive Security & Ethical Hacking
CYB-307 — Security Operations & Threat Detection
CYB-308 — Digital Forensics & Incident Response
CYB-309 — Application & Software Security
CYB-310 — Human, Organizational & Societal Security
CYB-311 — Cyber Risk, Resilience & Business Continuity
CYB-312 — Security Automation & AI
CYB-391 — OT/ICS & Critical Infrastructure Security
CYB-392 — Threat Intelligence & Malware Fundamentals
CYB-399 — Advanced Cyber Elective
CYB-498 — Cybersecurity Capstone I
CYB-499 — Cybersecurity Capstone II
MAT-121 — Discrete Mathematics for Cybersecurity
MAT-221 — Probability & Statistics for Security
MAT-222 — Applied Calculus & Quantitative Methods for Cybersecurity
SCI-211 — Applied Science for Cyber-Physical Systems
UNI-101 — Academic & Professional Communication
UNI-102 — Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
UNI-103 — Quantitative Reasoning
UNI-104 — Digital Literacy & Data Fundamentals
UNI-105 — Ethics, Society & Global Citizenship
UNI-106 — Research & Information Literacy
UNI-201 — Entrepreneurship & Innovation
UNI-202 — Career, Teamwork & Leadership
UNI-203 — Sustainability & Responsible Technology
UNI-204 — Interdisciplinary Applied Project
How your learning is assessed
- Assessment is based on evidence aligned with defined learning outcomes.
- Depending on the discipline, evidence may include projects, cases, laboratories, analysis, presentations, professional artifacts or verified individual work.
- Feedback supports improvement before later or higher-stakes evidence points.
- Capstone, clinical, oral, security-sensitive or Ijazah requirements may include additional competency gates where applicable.
Academic support
- Clear course roadmaps, requirements and assessment expectations.
- Human academic support alongside the digital learning environment.
- Early support where access, participation or academic progress indicates a meaningful barrier.
- Accessibility and reasonable learning arrangements where applicable without reducing essential learning outcomes.
Programme content is reviewed through the university's academic process. Your issued study plan confirms the sequence that applies to your intake.
Review the programme facts, tuition and admissions availability shown on this page before applying.
