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Course Overview

As a cybersecurity engineer, you will be able to contribute to the development of a cyber-smart nation with secure and resilient online communication as laid out by the National Electronic Security Authority (NESA) and the Dubai Cybersecurity Strategy.It is of fundamental importance to the safety of the UAE, with cybersecurity engineers playing a pivotal role in protecting our privacy, business interests, and infrastructure from cyber-attacks.

In addition to knowledge and training on cybersecurity, the program will provide you with a thorough grounding in engineering systems, including design, implementation, and testing. You will study courses on cryptography, network security, digital forensics, computer ethics, Internet of Things and mobile devices security, information security, and ethical hacking.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

Ministry of Education Schools-General Track

Passing math and sciences in grade 12 with a minimum average of 90%
Successfully passing ADU’s remedial course in physics
Achieving the minimum average of 90% on completing grade 12

Ministry of Education Schools- Advanced Track

Achieving the minimum average of 80% on completing grade 12

Indian Senior Secondary Certificates (CBSE), or State Board Examinations, or Indian School Certificates awarded by ICSE

Achieving the minimum average of 50% on completing grade 12

British System (IGCSE & GCE)

  • Completing a total of 7 subjects from either IGCSE level or AS/A2 levels, in at least 4 of the following fields: Mathematics, Languages, Sciences, Social Studies and Humanities, Art and Design; with a minimum required grade of C for the IGCSE level subjects, D for the AS Levels, and E for A2 subjects.
  • Successfully provide evidence/certificate of completing at least 11 years of schooling.

Canadian & American High School Diplomas

Achieving the minimum average of 80% on completing grade 12 or its equivalent of overall average B grade or 3.0/ 4.0

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Successfully completing 6 subjects, with at least 2 at the higher level (HL) and a minimum total of 24 points.

English Language Requirements:

For programs taught in English, a minimum score range of 1100 - 1225 on the English language portion of the EmSAT examination, or its equivalent on other national or internationally-recognized tests that are approved by the CAA, such as TOEFL scores of 173 CBT (Computer-Based Test), 61 IBT (Internet-Based Test), 500 PBT (Paper-Based Test), or 5.0 IELTS (taken at Amideast or Knowledge Group), or their equivalent.

Fees

Abu Dhabi Campus Tuition Fees

  • General Education: AED 40320
  • Majors: AED 186900
  • TOTAL TUITION FEES (EXCL. VAT): AED 227220

This information was accurate on : 18/02/2021
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