Department of Computer Science & Cyber Security

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About Department

In the Computer Science and Cyber Security program, students will have applied practice in the application of both their chosen discipline and in general applied science principles and applications. All students will study 42 general education courses, which will develop competence in communication, critical thinking, math and science, and effective learning, math, and social sciences. These general education courses contribute greatly to the assurance of our graduate attributes, as well as in preparing students for study and citizenship. In addition to the general education courses, all students will study 33 credit courses that are common to all students in the program. These foundational Computing courses will enable them to both understand and contribute to the context in which their future jobs and careers are performed, as a result; they will be able to analyze the industry, its products, and departments, and to provide detailed information to fuel accurate strategic decision-making, in addition to the discipline-specific courses. In alignment with the University practice on the development of learning outcomes, all learning outcomes need to be assessed.

Department Mission

The CS and Cyber Security program at the International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait prepares students for professional performance in in Kuwait and regional markets to be key players in cyber security. The program also prepares the student for life-long learning and continued professional devel¬opment in the cyber security profession through a comprehensive, forward-looking, and broad-based emerged cur-riculum

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Department Programs

B.Sc. in Computer Science & Cyber security Engineering

Program Education Objectives

Satisfying ABET requirements, the Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are based on the program mandate and identify what a graduate is expected to be able to do a few years after graduating from the program. Graduates of the CS and Cyber Security program are expected within a 5-7 years of graduation to:

Manage information technology, data, and cyber security environments.
Develop policies and procedures for approval by executive officials to ensure adherence to best practices in information technology and data protection.
Evaluate current and emerging safeguards for use to ensure the safety and authenticity of an organization's data.
Provide threat and vulnerability analyses along with security solutions and business advisory services.
Engage in lifelong learning, professional development, and ethical practices.