Continuous assessment & examinations
Each course combines continuous assessment - assignments, tests, and class work - with an end-of-semester examination; weights and formats are set in each course outline.
- Duration 4 years
- Credits 120–180
- Mode Full-time
- Accreditation Fully accredited
I.
About
About the programme.
A technical degree in securing systems, networks, and data, preparing graduates to defend organisations, investigate incidents, and govern information security.
II.
Curriculum
Four levels, one journey.
60 courses across 4 levels, totalling 131 credits. Each level builds on the last; the final year culminates in a capstone project.
100
Level
14 courses
29 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GST111 |
Communication in English I Listening and speaking skills, reading and writing techniques, language and society. Builds the academic English foundation expected of all… | 2 | 1 | Core GST |
MTH101 |
Elementary Mathematics I Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements and venn diagrams. Real numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers… | 2 | 1 | Core |
PHY101 |
General Physics I Space and time. units and dimension. vectors and scalars. differentiation of vectors: displacement, velocity and acceleration. Kinematics. … | 2 | 1 | Core |
PHY107 |
Practical physics i This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of ex… | 1 | 1 | Core |
STA111 |
Descriptive Statistics Statistical data. Types, sources and methods of collection. Presentation of data. Tables chart and graph. Errors and approximations. Freque… | 3 | 1 | Core |
COS101 |
Introduction to Computing Sciences | 3 | 1 | Core |
CUL-CYB171 |
Cyber hygiene | 2 | 1 | Core |
GST112 |
Nigerian Peoples & Culture Indigenous cultures, value systems, social institutions, contemporary issues. Required NUC general-studies course. | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
MTH102 |
Elementary Mathematics II Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative as limit of rate of change. Techniques of differentiatio… | 2 | 2 | Core |
PHY102 |
General physics ii Forces in nature. Electrostatics (electric charge and its properties, methods of charging). Coulomb’s law and superposition. Electric field… | 2 | 2 | Core |
PHY108 |
General physics practical ii This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of ex… | 1 | 2 | Core |
COS102 |
Problem solving CTC 102 | 3 | 2 | Core |
CUL-CSC172 |
Data mining and warehousing | 3 | 2 | Core |
CULGST104 |
TECH PLUS I | 1 | 2 | Core GST |
200
Level
15 courses
35 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CYB201 |
Introduction to Cybersecurity and Strategy | 2 | 1 | Core |
CYB203 |
Cybercrime, Law and Countermeasures | 2 | 1 | Core |
ENT211 |
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Business idea generation, opportunity recognition, business model design, startup financing. Required NUC course aligning graduates with na… | 2 | 1 | Core GST |
COS201 |
Computer programming i | 3 | 1 | Core |
SEN201 |
Introduction to software engineering | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-CSC279 |
Computer techniques against cultism | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-CYB281 |
Computer Networks and Security | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-CSC283 |
Management information systems | 3 | 1 | Core |
CUL-CYB273 |
Introduction to Networking Fundamentals | 2 | 1 | Core |
GST212 |
Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
COS202 |
Computer Programming II | 3 | 2 | Core |
CYB298 |
SIWES I | 3 | 2 | Core |
INS204 |
System Analysis and Design | 3 | 2 | Core |
CULCSC282 |
Field and Presentation Skills | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-CYB286 |
Secure Programming and Software Security | 2 | 2 | Core |
300
Level
15 courses
32 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CYB301 |
Cryptography Techniques, Algorithms and Applications | 2 | 1 | Core |
CYB303 |
Cybersecurity Risks Analysis, Challenges and Mitigation | 2 | 1 | Core |
CYB305 |
Digital Forensics and Investigation | 2 | 1 | Core |
CSC309 |
Artificial Intelligence | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-CYB369 |
Network Penetration Testing and Defense | 3 | 1 | Core |
CULCYB371 |
Data Mining and Warehousing Security | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-CYB373 |
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Security | 2 | 1 | Core |
CYB302 |
Biometrics Security | 2 | 2 | Core |
CYB304 |
Information and Big Data Security | 2 | 2 | Core |
CYB322 |
Cybersecurity Innovation and New | 2 | 2 | Core |
GST312 |
Peace and Conflict Resolution | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
ENT312 |
Venture Creation | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
CUL-CYB370 |
Security Operations Center (SOC) and Incident Response | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-CYB372 |
Internet of Things (IoT) Security | 2 | 2 | Core |
CYB398 |
SIWES II | 3 | 2 | Core |
400
Level
16 courses
35 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CYB401 |
Systems Vulnerability Assessment and Testing | 2 | 1 | Core |
CYB403 |
Cyber Threat Intelligence and Cyber Conflict | 2 | 1 | Core |
CYB405 |
Ethical Hacking and Reverse Engineering | 2 | 1 | Core |
COS409 |
Research methodology and technical report writing | 3 | 1 | Core |
CUL-CYB471 |
Information Systems Auditing | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-CYB473 |
DevSecOps and Cloud-Native Security | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-CSC477 |
Theory of Computing | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-CSC479 |
Applied Discrete Structures | 2 | 1 | Elective |
CYB497 |
Final Year Project I | 3 | 1 | Core |
CYB406 |
Deep and Dark Web Security | 2 | 2 | Core |
CYB402 |
Steganography-Access Methods and Data Hiding | 2 | 2 | Core |
CYB404 |
Cloud Computing Security | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-CYB472 |
Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-CYB474 |
Cybernetics and Systems Science | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-CSC480 |
Introduction to Bioinformatics | 2 | 2 | Core |
CYB498 |
Final Year Project II | 3 | 2 | Core |
Course descriptions and learning outcomes are reviewed annually in line with NUC CCMAS guidelines and industry feedback.
III.
Learning outcomes
What you'll be able to do.
Graduates leave equipped with the foundational rigour and the practical skills the field demands.
- Secure systems and networks. Design, configure, and defend networks, systems, and applications against attack.
- Identify and assess threats. Detect vulnerabilities, model threats, and conduct security risk assessments.
- Apply cryptography. Select and apply cryptographic methods correctly to protect data in transit and at rest.
- Respond to incidents. Investigate breaches, perform digital forensics, and lead incident response.
- Govern security. Apply security policy, standards, and compliance frameworks within organisations.
- Practise ethical security. Conduct security testing lawfully and uphold professional and ethical standards.
VI.
Assessment
How you'll be assessed.
Labs, projects & assessments
Hands-on security labs, practical exercises, and a project are assessed alongside written work.
External examiners
In line with NUC requirements, qualified academics from other universities moderate examinations and assess final-year projects.
NUC CCMAS compliance
Assessment follows the National Universities Commission's Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards for the discipline.
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