Program focuses on network security, information protection, cybersecurity management, and threat handling
Program Description
Ability to design and implement network security strategies, handle cyber attacks/threats, assess risks
High school diploma or equivalent, meeting university admission requirements
1 0 COURSES | 30 CREDIT HOURS
A: University Core Requirements
The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below:
1. University Life – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
2. Innovation and Entrepreneurship – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
B: Languages and Communication Studies
The student selects 9 credit hours (3 courses) from the list below:
1. Academic Writing 2 – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
2. Introduction to Research – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
Students must take one of the following Arabic Language courses:
1.Arabic Composition – [3 Credit Hours]
2. Arabic for Non-Arab – [3 Credit Hours]
3. Communication Skills in Arabic – [3 Credit Hours]
C: The Natural sciences or Mathematics
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below:
1. Natural Science – [3 Credit Hours]
2. Sustainable Energy – [3 Credit Hours]
3. Environmental Science – [3 Credit Hours]
4. General Mathematics – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
D: The Social or Behavioral Sciences
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 courses) from the list below:
1. Introduction to Anthropology – [3 Credit Hours]
2. Introduction to Sociology – [3 Credit Hours]
3. Introduction to Political Science – [3 Credit Hours]
4. Introduction to Social Science – [3 Credit Hours]
5. General Psychology – [3 Credit Hours]
6. Introduction to Geography – [3 Credit Hours]
E: Humanities or Arts
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below:
1. Contemporary Arab Art – [3 Credit Hours]
2. History of Islamic Art – [3 Credit Hours]
3. Introduction to Philosophy – [3 Credit Hours]
4. World History – [3 Credit Hours]
5. Middle East History – [3 Credit Hours]
6. English Literature – [3 Credit Hours]
F: Islamic Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
1. Islamic Culture – [3 Credit Hours]
2. Islamic Civilization – [3 Credit Hours]
G: UAE Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
1. UAE and GCC Society – [3 Credit Hours]
Program Overview
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American University in the Emirates