Bachelor of Science in Computer Security & Forensics

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Security and Forensic degree program is developed to offer a unique learning experience that blends theoretical, practical and industrial skills. The students are exposed to core computer science areas like networking, programming, database management and operating systems as well as security and forensics areas like evidence handling, evidence analysis, pattern and audit trailing, security tools / techniques, human psychology and the criminal justice system. Graduates of this program are particularly exposed to skills that help keep computer systems in organizations (private and public sector) secure, reliable and robust.

Career Options

Graduates of this program can also be very useful as:

Digital security officers
Computer forensic investigators
Database analysts
Digital forensic analysts
Technology security specialists
Systems Administrators

They can work in any organization, including private, public and protected organizations. The graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Security and Forensics program are also given strong theoretical knowledge that will enable them to work as researchers and innovators of future technologies.

Objectives of the Program

The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Security and Forensics degree program are to produce graduates who can:

Design, develop and evaluate software and computer-based
Examine computer systems to detect and recover compromised data.
Extract evidence of security breach and present it in relevant bodies including the Courts of Law.
Innovate security related facets.
Keep abreast of the current developments in the discipline through personal learning and teaching mechanisms

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate of Bachelor of Science in Computer Security and Forensics program shall be able to:

Examine and evaluate security of software and hardware-based components of the computer system.
Recover computer systems to previously uncompromised state.
Extract evidence of security breach and present it in relevant bodies including the Courts of Law.
Innovate computer security facets.
Keep abreast of the current developments in the discipline through personal learning and teaching mec

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Admission Requirements

Programme Name	Bsc.Science in Computer Security and Forensics
Programme Duration	3 Years
Admission Criteria	Direct Entry At least two principal passes at the same sitting in UACE or its equivalent At least one subsidiary pass in Mathematics in UACE or its equivalent At least 5 passes in UCE or its equivalent Diploma Entry Atleast a second class (Lower division) Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Information Technology, Information Systems or related field from any recognized At least one principal pass and two subsidiary passes at same sitting in UACE or its equivalent At least one subsidiary pass in Mathematics in UACE or its equivalent At least 5 passes in UCE or its equivalent Diploma - CCNA CCNA from a recognized institution. At least one principal and two subsidiary passes at same sitting in UACE or its equivalent At least one subsidiary pass in Mathematics in UACE or its equivalent At least 5 passes in UCE or its equivalent Mature age Mature age Certificate **At least one subsidiary pass in Mathematics in UACE
Mode	Dual Mode (Online and Physical)
Fee Type - Per Semester	Uganda Shillings 1,200,000

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Programme Structure

Codes	Course name	LH		PH		TH	CH		CU
Year 1 semester 1 (6 cores)
CSC 1101	Computer Applications & Systems	30		30		-	45		3
CIT 1100	Internet Technologies & Website Design	30		30		30	60		4
BBA 1104	Principles of Management	30		-		30	45		3
BBA 1106	Communication Skills	30		-		30	45		3
CSC 1104	Computer Hardware & Assembly	30		30		-	45		3
MMT 1104	Mathematics for Computing	30		-		30	45		3
Semester load									19
Year 1 semester 2 (6 cores)
CSC 1207	Principles of Programming		30	30	-			45	3
CSC 1203	Fundamentals of UNIX Operating Systems		30	30	-			45	3
BBA 1204	Principles of Marketing		30	-	30			45	3
HPS 1200	Human Psychology		30	-	30			45	3
CSC 1204	Computer Crimes		30	30	30			60	4
CIT 1200	Information Security		30	15	15			45	3
Semester load									19
Year 1 recess term
COE 100	Community Engagement I		-	150	-			75	5
Recess term load									5
Year 2 semester 1(6 cores)
BBA 2108	Entrepreneurship Theory and Principles		30	-	30			45	3
CSC 2101	Operating Systems		30	30	30			60	4
CSC 2103	Artificial Intelligence		30	30	-			45	3
CSF 2100	Computer Forensic Tools		30	30	30			60	4
CNW 2100	Computer Networks & Data Communication		30	30	30			60	4
CIS 2101	Database Management Systems		30	30	30			60	4
Semester load									22
Year 2 semester 2 (6 cores)
CSF 2200	Operating Systems Forensics		30	30	30			60	4
CSC 2201	Cryptology & Coding Theory		30	30	30			60	4
CIS 2200	Data Mining & Business Intelligence		30	30	30			60	4
CRM 2201	Research Methods		30	-	30			45	3
CSC 2203	Security Modeling		30	15	15			45	3
LWS 2200	Physical Investigations		30	30	30			60	4
Semester load									22
COE 200	Community Engagement II		-	150	-			75	5
Recess term load									5
Year 3 semester 1 (6 cores)
LWS 3100	Criminal Profiling		30	30	30			60	4
CNW 3102	Network Security		30	30	30			60	4
CSF 3101	Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing		30	30	-			45	3
CSC 3102	Computer Systems Security		30	30	-			45	3
CSF 3100	Network & Data Forensics		30	30	-			45	3
LWS 3101	Evidence Handling and Presentation		30	30	30			60	4
Semester load									21
Year 3 semester 2 (6 cores)
CIT 3200	Systems Administration		30	30	30			60	4
HPS 3200	Psychology of Abnormal Behavior		30		30			45	3
CSF 3202	Mobile Device Forensics		30	30	-			45	3
CIT 3201	Legal & Professional Issues in Computing		30		30			45	3
LWS 3200	The Criminal Justice System		30	30	-			45	3
RPR3201	Project		-	120	-			60	4
Semester load									20
Year 3 recess term
COE 300	Community Engagement III		-	150	-			75	5
Recess term load									5
Graduation Load =138 Credit units

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Fees per semester	Functional Fees	Application Fees
1,200,000 UGX	250,000 UGX	50,000 UGX

International students pay international student tuition fees which is rated in dollars and this specifically covers only the cost of teaching and many student support services. This tuition below is per academic session and includes both the tuition and functional fees.

Category of Programme	Fees per academic session (USD)	Application / Admission Fee
Bachelor’s Degree	$700	$30
Undergraduate Diploma	$500	$30
Undergraduate Certificate	$250	$30

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