Program focuses on designing information security systems, network protection engineering, and cyber defense technologies
Mastery of applying technologies to protect digital systems, security assessment and analysis, developing innovative security solutions
High school diploma or equivalent plus meeting university admission criteria
3 0 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:
Students must take all of the following courses:
1. Academic Writing – [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 6 credit hours (2 courses) 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 course) from the list below:
1. General Psychology – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
2. Introduction to Social Science – [3 Credit Hours]
3. Introduction to Political Science – [3 Credit Hours]
4. Introduction to Sociology – [3 Credit Hours]
5. Introduction to Anthropology – [3 Credit Hours]
6. Introduction to Geography – [3 Credit Hours]
E: The Humanities or Arts
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below:
1. Contemporary Arab Art – [3 Credit Hours]
2. Introduction to Philosophy – [3 Credit Hours]
3. Middle East History – [3 Credit Hours]
4. World History – [3 Credit Hours]
5. English Literature – [3 Credit Hours]
6. History of Islamic Art – [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]
