BACHELOR DEGREE IN CYBER SECURITY (BDCS)


LEVEL DURATION CAMPUS
BACHELOR 3 Year(s) Dar es salaam

ABOUT THIS PROGRAMM

This program aims to cultivate graduates who possess a heightened awareness of cybersecurity by equipping them with the essential skills required to create and implement secure computer systems and networks, ensuring their secure administration. It is structured to furnish practical expertise in computer network administration and defense, secure systems design and development, along with addressing broader concerns such as privacy, information security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and computer network security. Furthermore, the program is crafted to instill analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, enabling graduates to initiate, execute, and oversee projects related to computer systems and networks within enterprise-level businesses. It also seeks to foster innovation among students, encouraging them to become "job creators" in the field.to prepare students to be innovators and encourage them to be “job creators” in the field of Information and Communication Technology.

PROGRAMME OBJEECTIVES

  1. To provide graduates with practical skills to anticipate information security risks and implement new ways to protect organizations’ computer systems and networks; 
  2. To expose graduates to knowledge and practical skills to enable them to securely handle computer communication across multiple operating systems and networks;
  3. To provide graduates with analytical and hands-on skills to enable them to timely respond to security alerts, uncover and fix security flaws in computer systems and networks;
  4. To guide graduates to utilize existing and emerging security tools and technologies to prevent or ethically perform cyber-attacks of various types;
  5. To provide graduates with investigative knowledge and practical skills to enable them to uncover dirty actions of cyber attackers and professionally gather, preserve and present digital evidence;
  6. To expose graduates to legal and ethical issues related to cyber security to enable them to identify and implement legal and ethical ramifications throughout their lives;
  7. To expose graduates to knowledge and skills that will enable them to transform real world problems within their societies into innovative business opportunities.

 

 

PROGRAMME FEE(S)

Local Students (Tshs) International Students (US$)
Item Amount Amount Payment Type
Tution fees 1,700,000.00 2,000.00 Per Year
IFMSO 10,000.00 5.00 Per Year
Caution 50,000.00 25.00 Once
Registration 50,000.00 25.00 Per Year
NACTVET Quarity Assuarance 20,000.00 10.00 Per Year
ID CARD 20,000.00 10.00 Per Year
Field Work 100,000.00 50.00 Per Year
NHIF Year Coverage (Optional) 50,400.00 25.00 Per Year
Total Fee(s) 2,000,400 2,150

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY


Direct Entry: Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with two principal passes, with a total of four points from Mathematics, Physics and Computer subjects.

Equivalent Qualification: Ordinary Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related programmes with at least a GPA of 3.0

 

The demand for cybersecurity professionals is consistently high, and as cyber threats continue to evolve, there is a growing need for skilled individuals such as cyber security analyst, penetration tester, security auditor, security software developer, network security administrator, digital forensic analyst, threat intelligence analyst, security awareness trainer, and cyber security policy analyst to help organizations protect their digital assets. Graduates with a cybersecurity background can find opportunities in various industries, including finance, healthcare, government, technology, and more. Additionally, certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) can further enhance career prospects in the field.




CONTACT US

Main Campus
contact our main campus via
P.O Box 3918, 5 Shaaban Robert Street
11101 Dar es salaam
+255 22 2112931-4
Fax : +255 22 2112935
rector@ifm.ac.tz