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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

Admission Requirements

Programme Name Bsc.Science in Computer Security and Forensics
Programme Duration 3 Years
Admission Criteria Direct Entry
  1. At least two principal passes at the same sitting in UACE or its equivalent
  2. At least one subsidiary pass in Mathematics in UACE or its equivalent
  3. At least 5 passes in UCE or its equivalent
Diploma Entry
  1. Atleast a second class (Lower division) Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Information Technology, Information Systems or related field from any recognized
  2. At least one principal pass and two subsidiary passes at same sitting in UACE or its equivalent
  3. At least one subsidiary pass in Mathematics in UACE or its equivalent
  4. At least 5 passes in UCE or its equivalent

Diploma - CCNA

  1. CCNA from a recognized institution.
  2. At least one principal and two subsidiary passes at same sitting in UACE or its equivalent
  3. At least one subsidiary pass in Mathematics in UACE or its equivalent
  4. At least 5 passes in UCE or its equivalent

Mature age

  1. Mature age Certificate
  2. **At least one subsidiary pass in Mathematics in UACE
Mode Dual Mode (Online and Physical)
Fee Type - Per Semester Uganda Shillings 1,200,000

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

 

Fees per semester

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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