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
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
Admission Requirements
Programme Name | Bsc.Science in Computer Security and Forensics |
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Programme Duration | 3 Years |
Admission Criteria | Direct Entry
Diploma - CCNA
Mature age
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Mode | Dual Mode (Online and Physical) |
Fee Type - Per Semester | Uganda Shillings 1,200,000 |
Programme Structure
Codes |
Course name |
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Year 1 semester 1 (6 cores) |
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CSC 1101 |
Computer Applications & Systems |
30 |
30 |
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45 |
3 |
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CIT 1100 |
Internet Technologies & Website Design |
30 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
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BBA 1104 |
Principles of Management |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
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BBA 1106 |
Communication Skills |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
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CSC 1104 |
Computer Hardware & Assembly |
30 |
30 |
- |
45 |
3 |
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MMT 1104 |
Mathematics for Computing |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
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Semester load |
19 |
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Year 1 semester 2 (6 cores) |
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CSC 1207 |
Principles of Programming |
30 |
30 |
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45 |
3 |
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CSC 1203 |
Fundamentals of UNIX Operating Systems |
30 |
30 |
- |
45 |
3 |
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BBA 1204 |
Principles of Marketing |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
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HPS 1200 |
Human Psychology |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
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CSC 1204 |
Computer Crimes |
30 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
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CIT 1200 |
Information Security |
30 |
15 |
15 |
45 |
3 |
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Semester load |
19 |
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Year 1 recess term |
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COE 100 |
Community Engagement I |
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150 |
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75 |
5 |
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Recess term load |
5 |
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Year 2 semester 1(6 cores) |
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BBA 2108 |
Entrepreneurship Theory and Principles |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
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CSC 2101 |
Operating Systems |
30 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
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CSC 2103 |
Artificial Intelligence |
30 |
30 |
- |
45 |
3 |
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CSF 2100 |
Computer Forensic Tools |
30 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
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CNW 2100 |
Computer Networks & Data Communication |
30 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
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CIS 2101 |
Database Management Systems |
30 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
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Semester load |
22 |
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Year 2 semester 2 (6 cores) |
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CSF 2200 |
Operating Systems Forensics |
30 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
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CSC 2201 |
Cryptology & Coding Theory |
30 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
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CIS 2200 |
Data Mining & Business Intelligence |
30 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
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CRM 2201 |
Research Methods |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
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CSC 2203 |
Security Modeling |
30 |
15 |
15 |
45 |
3 |
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LWS 2200 |
Physical Investigations |
30 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
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Semester load |
22 |
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COE 200 |
Community Engagement II |
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150 |
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75 |
5 |
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Recess term load |
5 |
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Year 3 semester 1 (6 cores) |
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LWS 3100 |
Criminal Profiling |
30 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
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CNW 3102 |
Network Security |
30 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
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CSF 3101 |
Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing |
30 |
30 |
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45 |
3 |
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CSC 3102 |
Computer Systems Security |
30 |
30 |
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45 |
3 |
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CSF 3100 |
Network & Data Forensics |
30 |
30 |
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45 |
3 |
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LWS 3101 |
Evidence Handling and Presentation |
30 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
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Semester load |
21 |
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Year 3 semester 2 (6 cores) |
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CIT 3200 |
Systems Administration |
30 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
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HPS 3200 |
Psychology of Abnormal Behavior |
30 |
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30 |
45 |
3 |
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CSF 3202 |
Mobile Device Forensics |
30 |
30 |
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45 |
3 |
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CIT 3201 |
Legal & Professional Issues in Computing |
30 |
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30 |
45 |
3 |
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LWS 3200 |
The Criminal Justice System |
30 |
30 |
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45 |
3 |
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RPR3201 |
Project |
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120 |
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60 |
4 |
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Semester load |
20 |
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Year 3 recess term |
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COE 300 |
Community Engagement III |
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150 |
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75 |
5 |
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Recess term load |
5 |
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Graduation Load =138 Credit units |
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Fees per semester
Fees per semester | Functional Fees | Application Fees |
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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 |
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Bachelor’s Degree | $700 | $30 |
Undergraduate Diploma | $500 | $30 |
Undergraduate Certificate | $250 | $30 |