B.Sc. · 147 units · Computing
To train ethical defenders who can secure Nigeria’s digital infrastructure — offensive-aware, defence-first.
At a glance
Develop deep skills across network, application and cloud security.
Instil an ethics-and-law-first security mindset.
Prepare graduates for hands-on defensive and pen-testing roles.
Every credit unit in the Cybersecurity programme, grouped by level and semester — Core, GST, Institutional and Elective courses as approved by Senate.
Communication in English
Introduction to Computer Science
Fundamentals of Programming I (Python)
Computer Hardware, Digital Systems & Logic Design
Elementary Mathematics I (Algebra & Trigonometry)
Cyberspace, Society and Digital Citizenship
Running total through 100L S1: 15 / 147 units
Nigerian Peoples and Culture
Fundamentals of Programming II (Java)
Discrete Structures for Computing
Computer Networks I: Fundamentals & Data Communication
Elementary Mathematics II (Calculus & Linear Algebra)
Probability and Statistics for Computing
Running total through 100L S2: 31 / 147 units
Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence
Computer Networks II: Protocols and Architecture
Database Management Systems
Web Technologies and Secure Web Development
Applied Cryptography Foundations (Number Theory & Algorithms)
Cloud Computing Fundamentals
Data Science and AI Foundations for Security
Running total through 200L S2: 49 / 147 units
Data Structures and Algorithms
Computer Architecture and Organization
Operating Systems
Object-Oriented Programming
Introduction to Information Security
Emerging Technologies and the Evolving Threat Landscape
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Running total through 200L S1: 68 / 147 units
Peace and Conflict Resolution
Venture Creation
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
Cyber Law, Policy and Digital Rights
Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) and Security Analytics
Running total through 300L S2: 85 / 147 units
Computer Networks Security
Cryptography and Applied Cryptographic Systems
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing ⭑ flagship exemplar course
Secure Software Development Lifecycle
Cloud Security
Security Operations Centre (SOC) Fundamentals
SIWES (Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme)
Running total through 300L S1: 109 / 147 units
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Blockchain Security and Cryptoasset Forensics
IT Security Audit and Risk Assessment
Advanced Penetration Testing and Red Teaming
IoT, Mobile and Wireless Security
Final Year Project I (Proposal & Literature Review)
DevSecOps and Secure CI/CD Pipelines
Running total through 400L S1: 129 / 147 units
Applied AI and Machine Learning for Cybersecurity
Security Architecture and Enterprise Risk Management
Cyber Resilience, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Seminar in Contemporary Cybersecurity Issues
Cybercrime Investigation and Legal Evidence Handling
Final Year Project II (Execution, Report & Defence)
Privacy Engineering, Data Protection and NDPA Compliance
Running total through 400L S2: 147 / 147 units
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.
Sharp, threat-aware, ethics-first.
Amina
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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.