PROGRAM SPECIFICATION – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CYBER SECURITY

Program Title Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security (BSCS)

Program credits 126 credit hours
Delivery model Face-to-face
QFEmirates Level 7
Date of initial accreditation pending
The aim of the BSCS program is to prepare a new generation of
cybersecurity leaders who possess theoretical, technical, and
practical skills to face one of the greatest modern world cyber
Program description security national and international challenges. This program
incorporates in-depth knowledge of cyber theories, hands-on
experience, and real-time solutions for the new cyber security
problems.
College College of Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence
Program revision date Not applicable
Entry requirements
General Admission Requirements
UAE Nationals who have completed the following requirements, as prescribed in the EAIC
Undergraduate Admissions Policy (Policy 3.c), are eligible to apply for admission to the EAIC:
Elite and Advance Streams
Holders of a Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Elite Streem or Advanced Stream (MOE), or
equivalent, are eligible for admission in the undergraduate programs if they satisfy the following
requirements:
• The General School Certificate with a minimum average of 70% and
• EmSAT with a minimum score of 1100 on EmSAT English
• EmSAT with a minimum score of 600 on EmSAT Arabic

General Stream
Holders of a Secondary School Certificate (SSC), General Stream (MOE), or equivalent, are eligible
for admission in the undergraduate programs if they satisfy the following requirements:
• The General School Certificate with a minimum average of 75% and
• EmSAT with a minimum score of 1100 on EmSAT English
• EmSAT with a minimum score of 600 on EmSAT Arabic

Program Placement Criteria

The BSCS Program in Cyber Security:
Students with one of the following pre-qualifications have met the minimum English requirements
for entry into the EAIC Bachelor program:
• EmSAT English with a minimum score of 1100 (valid for one year);
• IELTS (valid for two years) overall band 5.0 (or equivalency as stated in admission
policy);
 • TOEFL iBT 61, TOEFL PBT 500, TOEFL CBT 173;

Admissions criteria for programs, and for the institution, are regularly evaluated and such
information is used in enrolment planning.

Program goals
The goals of the BSCS program are:
 Graduates’ abilities to understand and apply principles of cyber security
 Graduates’ competencies to engage in creating technological impact related to cyber
security
 Graduates’ knowledge and skills to analyse cyber security problems in context of program
discipline
Program learning outcomes
PLO 1: Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of theories, concepts and principles in Cyber
Security.

PLO 2: Apply tools, techniques, legal, and ethical practices in solving-problems relating to Cyber
Security.

PLO3: Analyse complex organisation Cyber Security problems to propose effective solutions
derived from research outcomes.

PLO4: Examine, select, and design appropriate cyber security models to manage real-life contexts.

Opportunities for students on successful completion of the programme

The students in the program are employees of Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship.
Undertaking this program will enable them to become Cyber Security experts and occupy roles in
the Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship that deal with challenges related to Cyber threats.
Graduates of this program will play vital roles in securing and managing cyber security at the
Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship.
Learning and teaching strategy
Scheduled learning The course will be delivered through interactive lectures to help the students
and teaching understand the key theories, approaches, and practices in the real world.
methods Lectures will utilize the content and approach of the materials listed in the
syllabus. Each course will consist of 45 contact hours of theory and practice
including the lab work and tutorials. Tutorials and lab activities may include a
variety of software tools. This teaching and learning strategy will be supported
using a Learning Management System such as the Moodle e-learning resource,
which will host discussion forums, practice assessments, related reading, etc.
Emirates Academy for Identity and Citizenship (EAIC) considers this
approach consistent with undergraduate study requirements, provides a very
effective basis for formative assessment and encourages student in and out side
 of class contact time. In addition, enabling debate and constructive evaluation
promote the students' sense of self-confidence or self-efficacy about applying
skills and/or strategies in the future.
Assessment strategy
Assessment methods As a minimum each course will include two summative assessment tasks: midterm
and end of term in addition to multiple formative tasks and activities. Various
assessment approaches will be used in the courses to assess the achievement of
learning The summative assessments within the course will allow students to
experiment and implement the practical aspects of the learned concepts during
the course in more depth. They will be used to assess students’ conceptual
clarity and analytical ability, as well as their rational reasoning, knowledge,
and analytical skill, including the clarity of concepts of the course learning
outcomes.
Commonly used summative assessments in the program include reports,
projects, presentations. In addition to the summative assessments, non-graded
formative assessments will be also part of each course. The feedback from the
formative assessments is provided to students before they are graded on
summative assessments. Formative assessments are not graded but students are
given comprehensive feedback on their performance in formative assessment.
Formative assessments usually include discussions on the LMS, presentations,
discussions and debates, in-class tests etc.
Grading Scheme
Students enrolled in courses in EAIC programs are graded according to the
table below.
Grade Point Averages are calculated at the end of every semester on a scale
from 0.00 to 4.00.
 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is calculated by dividing
the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credits
of courses taken in the program.
 Semester Grade Point Average is calculated by dividing the total
number of grade points earned in the semester by the total number of
credits of all courses taken in the semester.
The following grades are used in grade points calculations
Grade
Descriptor Grade Points Range

Achievement that is outstanding A 4 90-100

relative to the course and GPA A- 3.7 87-89
requirements.

Achievement that is significantly above B+ 3.3 84-86

the course and GPA requirements. B 3 80-83
B- 2.7 77-79
 Achievement that satisfactorily meets C+ 2.3 74-76
the course and GPA requirements. C 2 70-73

Achievement that minimally meets the C- 1.7 67-69

course requirements but may not meet D+ 1.3 64-66
the GPA requirements. D 1 60-63

Achievement that does not meet F 0 0-59

requirements.

Program structure

General Education Requirements (27 Credit Hours)

Compulsory Courses (24 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
ENG 111 English Composition I 3
ENG 112 English Composition II 3
GED 131 Islamic Civilization 3
INE 200 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3
GED 121 Topics in the Contemporary Middle East 3
GED 101 Arabic Studies 3
GED 110 Critical Thinking and Reasoning 3
RES 210 Research Methods in Cyber Security 3

Elective Courses (3 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
EAIC 271 Science and Life 3
EAIC 272 Law and society 3
EAIC 273 Ethics and Moral Reasoning 3

College Requirements (27 Credit Hours)

Compulsory Courses (21 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
BCS 110 Introduction to Computing 3
BCS 201 Logic for Computing Science 3
 MTH 112 Discrete Mathematics 3
MTH 111 Calculus I 3
MTH 121 Calculus II 3
MTH 211 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3
MTH 212 Linear Algebra 3

Elective Courses (3 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
BCS 370 Business Statistics 3
BCS 371 Operations Management 3
BCS 372 Professional Software Practice 3
BCS 373 Introduction to Numerical Methods 3

Program Requirements (72 Credit Hours)

Compulsory Courses (66 Credit Hours)
Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
BCS 120 Fundamentals of Computing Programming 3
BCS 241 Object-Oriented Programming 3
BCS 242 Introduction to Computer Security 3
BCS 243 Data Structure and Algorithms 3
BCS 244 Computer Information Systems 3
BCS 341 Database Systems 3
BCS 342 Data Communication and computer Networks 3
BCS 343 Fundamentals in Big Data Analytics 3
BCS 344 Operating Systems 3
BCS 345 Computer Forensics 3
BCS 351 Software Engineering 3
BCS 352 Computer Organization 3
BCS 480 Internship 3
CYS 410 Secure Systems Architecture 3
CYS 420 Intrusion Detection and Incident Analysis 3
CYS 430 Cyber Warfare 3
CYS 440 Mobile Applications and Security 3
CYS 450 Fundamentals in Artificial Intelligence 3
CYS 455 Ethical Hacking 3
CYS 460 Cyber Security Law 3
CYS 465 Cryptographic Algorithms and Protocols 3
 CYS 480 Capstone Project 3

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
CYS 470 Digital Logic Design 3
CYS 471 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3
CYS 472 Advance topics in Cyber Security Analytics 3
CYS 473 Servers, Data centres and Cloud Computing 3
Completion requirements
To be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security, students will have to successfully
complete 126 credit hours comprising of:

Compulsory Elective Total

Requirements
(Credit Hours) (Credit Hour) (Credit Hour)
General Education 24 3 27
College 21 6 27
Program 66 6 72
Total 111 15 126
Mapping of program learning outcomes and modules
The mapping shows the progressive measurement of courses from its Introductory status (Labelled
as I), linked to courses which Reinforce (Labelled as R) the learning outcomes and eventual
Measurement and Assessment (Labelled as M) status.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Course
Course Title PLO 1 PLO 2 PLO 3 PLO 4
Standing Code
Introduction to Computer
Core BCS 110 Security I
Data Communication and
Core BCS 342 computer Networks I I I
Core BCS 345 Computer Forensics R
Core CYS 410 Secure Systems Architecture R I
Intrusion Detection and Incident
Core CYS 420 Analysis R R
Core CYS 430 Cyber Warfare R R
Mobile Applications and
Core CYS 440 Security R R
Core CYS 455 Ethical Hacking M/A
Core CYS 460 Cyber Security Law M/A
Advance topics in Cyber
Elective CYS 472 Security Analytics R
 Elective CYS 480 Servers, Datacentres and Cloud R
Core CYS 473 Capstone Project M/A M/A

Adherence of the program to the UAEQF

QF Emirates Level 7 Descriptors

Program-level outcomes (P). Students ASPECTS OF
completing the BSCS program will be able to: COMPETENCE

Responsibility (AR)

Self-Development
Knowledge

Role in Context
Autonomy &
Skills

(RC)

(SD)
PLO1 Demonstrate comprehensive 7K3 7S1 7AR1 7RC3 7SD2
understanding of theories, concepts
and principles in Cyber Security.
PLO2 Apply tools, techniques, legal, and 7K1 7S2 7AR3 7RC1 7SD2
ethical practices in solving-problems
relating to Cyber Security.
PLO3 Analyse complex organisation Cyber 7K2 7S3 7AR4 7RC2 7SD3
Security problems to propose
effective solutions derived from
research outcomes.
PLO4 Examine, select, and design 7K4/ 7K5 7S4 7AR2 7RC4
appropriate cyber security models to
manage real-life contexts.
Assessment Plan
 PL
Module
O PLO Assessment
code
No.
Analyse complex Cyber Introduction to Design/Implementation Plan
Security problems to Computer Security
Simulation report
propose effective solutions Secure Systems
Architecture Project/Research Report
1
Capstone Project Presentation
Others (please specify)
Mid Term & End of Term

Apply Cyber Security Data Communication and computer Networks

concepts, principles, and
Computer Forensics
knowledge to effectively Design/Implementation Plan
in professional context Secure Systems Simulation report
Architecture
Intrusion Detection Project/Research Report
and Incident Analysis
2
Cyber Warfare Presentation
Mobile Applications Others (please specify)
and Security
Ethical Hacking Mid Term & End of Term

Advance topics in
Cyber Security Analytics
Solve, design, and Data Communication Design/Implementation Plan
implement Cyber Security and computer
Networks Simulation report
solutions to emphasize Intrusion Detection
theoretical, technical, and Incident Analysis Project/Research Report
3 legal, and ethical values
Cyber Security Law Presentation
Others (please specify)
Mid Term & End of Term

Examine, select, and Data Communication Design/Implementation Plan

design appropriate cyber and computer
Networks Simulation report
security models to address Cyber Warfare
real-life problems Project/Research Report
4 Mobile Applications
and Security Presentation
Servers, Datacentres
and Cloud Others (please specify)
Capstone Project
Mid Term & End of Term

Support for student learning

Academic Advising
When students begin their studies at the Academy an effective Orientation Program, about the
Academy Academic System and services available, is organized for all students entering the
Academy during the first two weeks of their first semester.

Academic Advisors are assigned to students at the start of their program of study. This Advisor works
with the student throughout the time they attend the academy. The Advisor not only assists the student
with planning their studies at the Academy but also helps with career advice and mapping directions
for the student to achieve their personal and professional goals. The Advisor uses various tools to
achieve this including input from the student, the teaching staff, the student’s records, personal
experience, and contacts. Students are expected to consult with their assigned advisor on a regular
basis to ensure that they are on track to meet their goals and to receive any new information available
regarding their status.
Student Feedback

EAIC provides several opportunities for students to provide their feedback on teaching and quality of
facilities and services provided. The Student Survey is administered every term and students get to
complete the survey for every course that they have enrolled in. The purpose of this evaluation is to
assess the faculty, teaching methods, learning and physical facilities of the Academy.

The Graduate survey is administered at the end of the study program and the survey gathers data on
student perception of the overall quality of the Program and satisfaction level of students in regards to
their educational experience particularly in terms of their professional preparation.

In addition to the above, EAIC has a student council which includes student representatives from all
the program. The Council acts as the student voice and the council acts as a liaison between students
and the Academy. The Council gathers student suggestions and feedback on relevant matters and
submits it to the management for consideration. Another avenue for student council to provide
feedback is the program review process where key stakeholders such as the Student Council, and
alumni are invited to attend and provide feedback about the program subject to review. The review
process relies on all assessment data and results compiled over the previous years including the student
survey reports.

Below is a list of surveys that are conducted for all academy stakeholders during the academic
program:
Survey Stakeholder Schedule
New Student Engagement Survey New Students Beginning of first term
Student Faculty and Course
Students End of every term
Evaluation Survey
Student Satisfaction with Services
Students Every year
Survey
Student Exit Survey Students End of every term
 Within 9 Months After
Graduates’ Employment Survey Graduates
Graduation
Faculty Course Evaluation Survey Faculty End of every term
Staff Satisfaction with Services
Staff Every year
Survey
Employer/Industry Satisfaction
Employers Every year
Survey
Alumni Satisfaction Survey Alumni Every year
Local Community Service Local
Every year
Satisfaction Survey Community
Quality and enhancement mechanisms
Course review reports by academic members teaching each course will drive the continuous
improvement of courses. Curriculum review by the Curriculum Committee will consider the course
review reports in addition to assessment data and other direct and indirect measures of quality. The
program also undergoes a comprehensive program review once in five years.
Indicators of standard and quality

 Program review reports

 CAA ERT reports
 Graduation rate
 Conversion rate
 Acceptance rate
 Student satisfaction rate
 Persistence rate
 Graduate Employment Rate
 Retention Rate
 Progression Rate
 Attainment Rate