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School of Computing

Cybersecurity

B.Sc. · 147 units · Computing

To train ethical defenders who can secure Nigeria’s digital infrastructure — offensive-aware, defence-first.

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At a glance

Degree
B.Sc.
Total units
147
Flagship course
CYB 305
Human tutor ratio
1:50
Programme aims

What a Cybersecurity degree builds in you.

01

Develop deep skills across network, application and cloud security.

02

Instil an ethics-and-law-first security mindset.

03

Prepare graduates for hands-on defensive and pen-testing roles.

Curriculum

Eight semesters, one B.Sc.

Every credit unit in the Cybersecurity programme, grouped by level and semester — Core, GST, Institutional and Elective courses as approved by Senate.

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Courses
Across the programme
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Total units
15–24 per semester
8
Semesters
4 years, full-time ODL

100L — First Semester · Harmattan

15 units this semester
  • GST 111

    Communication in English

    2u
    GST
  • CYB 101

    Introduction to Computer Science

    3u
    Core
  • CYB 103

    Fundamentals of Programming I (Python)

    3u
    Core
  • CYB 105

    Computer Hardware, Digital Systems & Logic Design

    2u
    Core
  • MTH 101

    Elementary Mathematics I (Algebra & Trigonometry)

    3u
    Core
  • CYB 107

    Cyberspace, Society and Digital Citizenship

    2u
    Institutional
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
GST 111Communication in English2GST—
CYB 101Introduction to Computer Science3Core—
CYB 103Fundamentals of Programming I (Python)3Core—
CYB 105Computer Hardware, Digital Systems & Logic Design2Core—
MTH 101Elementary Mathematics I (Algebra & Trigonometry)3Core—
CYB 107Cyberspace, Society and Digital Citizenship2Institutional—
Semester subtotal15

Running total through 100L S1: 15 / 147 units

100L — Second Semester · Rain

16 units this semester
  • GST 112

    Nigerian Peoples and Culture

    2u
    GST
  • CYB 102

    Fundamentals of Programming II (Java)

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 103
  • CYB 104

    Discrete Structures for Computing

    3u
    CorePrereq: MTH 101
  • CYB 106

    Computer Networks I: Fundamentals & Data Communication

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 101
  • MTH 102

    Elementary Mathematics II (Calculus & Linear Algebra)

    3u
    CorePrereq: MTH 101
  • STA 102

    Probability and Statistics for Computing

    2u
    CorePrereq: MTH 101
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
GST 112Nigerian Peoples and Culture2GST—
CYB 102Fundamentals of Programming II (Java)3CoreCYB 103
CYB 104Discrete Structures for Computing3CoreMTH 101
CYB 106Computer Networks I: Fundamentals & Data Communication3CoreCYB 101
MTH 102Elementary Mathematics II (Calculus & Linear Algebra)3CoreMTH 101
STA 102Probability and Statistics for Computing2CoreMTH 101
Semester subtotal16

Running total through 100L S2: 31 / 147 units

200L — Second Semester · Rain

18 units this semester
  • GST 212

    Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence

    2u
    GST
  • CYB 202

    Computer Networks II: Protocols and Architecture

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 106
  • CYB 204

    Database Management Systems

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 201
  • CYB 206

    Web Technologies and Secure Web Development

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 102, CYB 209
  • CYB 208

    Applied Cryptography Foundations (Number Theory & Algorithms)

    2u
    CorePrereq: MTH 102, CYB 104
  • CYB 210

    Cloud Computing Fundamentals

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: CYB 202
  • CYB 212

    Data Science and AI Foundations for Security

    2u
    InstitutionalPrereq: MTH 102, STA 102, CYB 201
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
GST 212Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence2GST—
CYB 202Computer Networks II: Protocols and Architecture3CoreCYB 106
CYB 204Database Management Systems3CoreCYB 201
CYB 206Web Technologies and Secure Web Development3CoreCYB 102, CYB 209
CYB 208Applied Cryptography Foundations (Number Theory & Algorithms)2CoreMTH 102, CYB 104
CYB 210Cloud Computing Fundamentals3InstitutionalCYB 202
CYB 212Data Science and AI Foundations for Security2InstitutionalMTH 102, STA 102, CYB 201
Semester subtotal18

Running total through 200L S2: 49 / 147 units

200L — First Semester · Harmattan

19 units this semester
  • CYB 201

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 102, CYB 104
  • CYB 203

    Computer Architecture and Organization

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 105
  • CYB 205

    Operating Systems

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 203
  • CYB 207

    Object-Oriented Programming

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 102
  • CYB 209

    Introduction to Information Security

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 106
  • CYB 211

    Emerging Technologies and the Evolving Threat Landscape

    2u
    InstitutionalPrereq: CYB 209
  • ENT 211

    Entrepreneurship and Innovation

    2u
    GST
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
CYB 201Data Structures and Algorithms3CoreCYB 102, CYB 104
CYB 203Computer Architecture and Organization3CoreCYB 105
CYB 205Operating Systems3CoreCYB 203
CYB 207Object-Oriented Programming3CoreCYB 102
CYB 209Introduction to Information Security3CoreCYB 106
CYB 211Emerging Technologies and the Evolving Threat Landscape2InstitutionalCYB 209
ENT 211Entrepreneurship and Innovation2GST—
Semester subtotal19

Running total through 200L S1: 68 / 147 units

300L — Second Semester · Rain

17 units this semester
  • GST 312

    Peace and Conflict Resolution

    2u
    GST
  • ENT 312

    Venture Creation

    2u
    GSTPrereq: ENT 211
  • CYB 302

    Digital Forensics and Incident Response

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 305
  • CYB 304

    Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 305, CYB 203
  • CYB 306

    Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 209
  • CYB 308

    Cyber Law, Policy and Digital Rights

    2u
    CorePrereq: GST 212
  • CYB 310

    Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) and Security Analytics

    2u
    InstitutionalPrereq: CYB 311
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
GST 312Peace and Conflict Resolution2GST—
ENT 312Venture Creation2GSTENT 211
CYB 302Digital Forensics and Incident Response3CoreCYB 305
CYB 304Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering3CoreCYB 305, CYB 203
CYB 306Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)3CoreCYB 209
CYB 308Cyber Law, Policy and Digital Rights2CoreGST 212
CYB 310Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) and Security Analytics2InstitutionalCYB 311
Semester subtotal17

Running total through 300L S2: 85 / 147 units

300L — First Semester · Harmattan

24 units this semester
  • CYB 301

    Computer Networks Security

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 202, CYB 209
  • CYB 303

    Cryptography and Applied Cryptographic Systems

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 208
  • CYB 305

    Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing ⭑ flagship exemplar course

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 301, CYB 209
  • CYB 307

    Secure Software Development Lifecycle

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 204, CYB 206
  • CYB 309

    Cloud Security

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: CYB 210, CYB 301
  • CYB 311

    Security Operations Centre (SOC) Fundamentals

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: CYB 301
  • CYB 399

    SIWES (Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme)

    6u
    CorePrereq: Completion of 300L First Semester (≥ 90 cumulative units)
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
CYB 301Computer Networks Security3CoreCYB 202, CYB 209
CYB 303Cryptography and Applied Cryptographic Systems3CoreCYB 208
CYB 305Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing ⭑ flagship exemplar course3CoreCYB 301, CYB 209
CYB 307Secure Software Development Lifecycle3CoreCYB 204, CYB 206
CYB 309Cloud Security3InstitutionalCYB 210, CYB 301
CYB 311Security Operations Centre (SOC) Fundamentals3InstitutionalCYB 301
CYB 399SIWES (Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme)6CoreCompletion of 300L First Semester (≥ 90 cumulative units)
Semester subtotal24

Running total through 300L S1: 109 / 147 units

400L — First Semester · Harmattan

20 units this semester
  • CYB 401

    Cyber Threat Intelligence

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: CYB 311, CYB 301
  • CYB 403

    Blockchain Security and Cryptoasset Forensics

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: CYB 303
  • CYB 405

    IT Security Audit and Risk Assessment

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 306
  • CYB 407

    Advanced Penetration Testing and Red Teaming

    3u
    ElectivePrereq: CYB 305
  • CYB 409

    IoT, Mobile and Wireless Security

    3u
    ElectivePrereq: CYB 301
  • CYB 411

    Final Year Project I (Proposal & Literature Review)

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 399, ≥300L standing
  • CYB 413

    DevSecOps and Secure CI/CD Pipelines

    2u
    InstitutionalPrereq: CYB 307
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
CYB 401Cyber Threat Intelligence3InstitutionalCYB 311, CYB 301
CYB 403Blockchain Security and Cryptoasset Forensics3InstitutionalCYB 303
CYB 405IT Security Audit and Risk Assessment3CoreCYB 306
CYB 407Advanced Penetration Testing and Red Teaming3ElectiveCYB 305
CYB 409IoT, Mobile and Wireless Security3ElectiveCYB 301
CYB 411Final Year Project I (Proposal & Literature Review)3CoreCYB 399, ≥300L standing
CYB 413DevSecOps and Secure CI/CD Pipelines2InstitutionalCYB 307
Semester subtotal20

Running total through 400L S1: 129 / 147 units

400L — Second Semester · Rain

18 units this semester
  • CYB 402

    Applied AI and Machine Learning for Cybersecurity

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: CYB 212, CYB 401
  • CYB 404

    Security Architecture and Enterprise Risk Management

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 405
  • CYB 406

    Cyber Resilience, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

    2u
    CorePrereq: CYB 306
  • CYB 408

    Seminar in Contemporary Cybersecurity Issues

    2u
    InstitutionalPrereq: ≥400L standing
  • CYB 410

    Cybercrime Investigation and Legal Evidence Handling

    3u
    ElectivePrereq: CYB 302, CYB 308
  • CYB 412

    Final Year Project II (Execution, Report & Defence)

    3u
    CorePrereq: CYB 411
  • CYB 414

    Privacy Engineering, Data Protection and NDPA Compliance

    2u
    InstitutionalPrereq: CYB 306
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
CYB 402Applied AI and Machine Learning for Cybersecurity3InstitutionalCYB 212, CYB 401
CYB 404Security Architecture and Enterprise Risk Management3CoreCYB 405
CYB 406Cyber Resilience, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery2CoreCYB 306
CYB 408Seminar in Contemporary Cybersecurity Issues2Institutional≥400L standing
CYB 410Cybercrime Investigation and Legal Evidence Handling3ElectiveCYB 302, CYB 308
CYB 412Final Year Project II (Execution, Report & Defence)3CoreCYB 411
CYB 414Privacy Engineering, Data Protection and NDPA Compliance2InstitutionalCYB 306
Semester subtotal18

Running total through 400L S2: 147 / 147 units

Career outcomes

Where CYB graduates go.

Security Analyst
Penetration Tester
SOC Analyst
Security Engineer
GRC Analyst
Admission requirements

How to qualify for CYB.

  • Five O’Level credits incl. English, Mathematics and Physics.
  • UTME: Mathematics, Physics, English + one science.
UTME-exempt via Distance Learning

Distance-Learning applicants are UTME-exempt (JAMB 2024 policy): placed on a separate DL matriculation list, screened via O’Level verification + a Senate-approved aptitude screening, and not mobilised for NYSC.

AI tutor

Meet Amina, your CYB study partner.

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Amina

Your Cybersecurity tutor

Voice — Direct, defender mindset.

I’m an AI tutor — I won’t do graded work for you, and I’ll bring in a human facilitator for judgement calls.

Your Cybersecurity degree starts with one application.

Distance-Learning applicants are UTME-exempt under the 2024 JAMB policy. Apply for the 2027/2028 session and get matched with a human facilitator and Amina from day one.

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