Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructures and integrated information systems. The programme is certified by the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) and includes CCNA certification.

Admission Requirements

• High school graduate from any discipline with satisfactory English language skills
• English language level equivalent to IELTS 4.5 (B1) for the bilingual programme or IELTS 6.0 (B2) for the English-language programme
• Recommendation letter from a teacher
• Academic interview with the programme coordinator

Programme Structure

Year 1

• Foundation of Computer & IT Systems: Introduction to the basic concepts, terminology, fields, and history of computer science
• Computational Mathematics: Introduction to mathematical concepts and methods primarily applied in computer science
• Programming: Introduction to the fundamental principles, concepts, and practices of computer programming
• Fundamentals of Network & Security: The course covers the fundamental concepts of network operation, including the OSI and TCP/IP models
• Computer Systems, Data Structures & Data Management: This course explores two related but distinct fundamental concepts of computational applications in practice
• Scripting & Web Technologies: This course provides an introduction to modern web/scripting software development environments
• English I: Students develop general English language skills, such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking

Year 2

• Ethical Hacking: The course covers the principles and methods for managing and securing a LAN network from internal and external threats
• Legal & Ethical Issues in Computing & Data Sciences: The course provides an introduction to the legal and ethical aspects of computer science
• Software Engineering: The course focuses on software development from a software engineering perspective
• Data Driven Systems: The course covers the development of Network Communication Systems and Protocols
• Communication & Security Protocols: This course examines data protection mechanisms suitable for various systems and architectures within the Internet
• Team Project: The course aims to cultivate employability skills by introducing students to the "world of work" within a virtual business environment
• English II: This course builds upon the English I course and further develops students' general and academic skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking

Year 3

• Artificial Intelligence for Security: This course describes the main methods and applications of AI in cybersecurity
• Security Architectures & Future Trends: The goal of this course is for students to understand and implement common security controls available for preventing, detecting, and recovering from security breaches
• Individual Project: The individual project allows students to demonstrate their ability to develop a substantial piece of work related to their specialization
• Data Mining & Foundations of AI: This module introduces students to data mining techniques and processes and the foundations of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Security Management: This module examines strategic approaches that can be taken to manage security systems

Career Prospects

• Design and development of corporate data networks
• Installation and maintenance of network infrastructure
• Network management
• Database management
• Cybersecurity management/analysis
• Network security
• Cloud technologies, security in the cloud
• Development of secure network applications
• Wired/wireless communications
• Consulting services in cybersecurity
• Operational cybersecurity issues

Degree Recognition

The degree can be recognized in Greece by submitting a professional equivalence application to ATEEN (Hellenic NARIC) of the Ministry of Education.

Postgraduate Study

As a graduate in the field of Computer Science, you can pursue postgraduate studies in technical specializations or in the fields of Management, both in Greece and abroad. At Mediterranean College, you can choose to attend the following programmes:

• MSc Big Data Analytics
• MSc Cyber Security
• ΜΒΑGlobal – Master of Business Administration**

Alternatively, you can specialize in Networking by pursuing the professional certifications CCNA and CCNA at the Approved Cisco Academy of Mediterranean College.