Diploma Programme
Diploma in Cyber Security
A three-year, 360-credit pathway for learners preparing for serious cyber security careers.
Cyber Security
Cybersecurity starts with vigilance.
As organisations become more connected, the demand for skilled cyber security professionals continues to grow. This diploma prepares learners for the front lines of digital defence.
Students gain hands-on experience in network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, cloud security, cryptography, threat intelligence, malware analysis, and cyber risk management.
What you will learn
Learning outcomes shaped for employability.
Threat awareness
Identify vulnerabilities, understand attack patterns, and assess security risks in modern systems.
Network defence
Apply network security, access control, identity management, and secure database practices.
Ethical hacking
Use controlled penetration testing and web application security methods responsibly.
Incident response
Investigate cyber incidents using forensics, detection, response, and reporting skills.
Security governance
Understand security policy, compliance, risk management, and professional practice.
Career readiness
Build the technical competence and investigative mindset required for security roles.
Programme Structure
Semester-wise syllabus
Open each semester to review the subjects and associated credits. The full fee schedule remains available as a downloadable document.
Semester 1 52 credits
Syllabus
- Digital Literacy and Productivity Tools
- Communication and Academic Writing
- Mathematics for Cybersecurity
- ICT Ethics & Legal Compliance
- Professional Practice and Workplace Skills
Semester 2 64 credits
Syllabus
- Cybersecurity Foundations
- Network Fundamentals & Protocols
- Python for Security Scripting
- Operating Systems Fundamentals & Security
- Secure Database Management
Semester 3 64 credits
Syllabus
- Cryptography Essentials
- Advanced Network Security
- Threat Intelligence Analysis
- Access Control and Identity Management
- Risk Management & Compliance
Semester 4 64 credits
Syllabus
- Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking
- Web Application Security
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
- Cyber Forensics and Incident Response
Semester 5 64 credits
Syllabus
- Security Policies and Governance
- Web and Cloud Data Technologies
- Applied Cybersecurity Capstone Project
Semester 6 52 credits
Syllabus
- Industry Attachment
- Advanced Malware Analysis (Elective)
- Mobile and Wireless Security (Elective)
- AI and Machine Learning for Security (Elective)
- Cloud Security Architecture (Elective)
Eligibility
Entry requirements
- At least 5 O Level / BGCSE subjects with passes in Maths, English, and computer-related subjects with at least 30 points.
- Certificate IV (NCQF Level 4) or equivalent qualification in Information Technology or a related discipline.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be applied in accordance with the institution approved RPL policy and NCQF guidelines.
Career Pathways
Professional opportunities
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Ethical Hacker
- Penetration Tester
- SOC Analyst
- Digital Forensics Investigator
- Information Security Officer
- Cloud Security Specialist
- Cyber Risk Consultant
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