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Cybersecurity
Major
Cybersecurity
網絡安全
Degree / Award Title
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
理學士(網絡安全)
Offering Academic Unit
Department of Computer Science
Mode of Study
Full-time

Aims of Major
The major aims to provide a comprehensive undergraduate education with a balanced emphasis on both foundational computer science and systematic cybersecurity training. The curriculum is designed to ensure that students gain a solid understanding of the cybersecurity principles, practical skills in various security domains, and the managerial knowledge required to oversee or contribute to a cybersecurity team, all built upon a solid foundation of computer science education.

Through detailed lectures, rigorous tutorials, laboratory work, projects, and case studies, students will acquire a broad and thorough understanding of the theories and practical skills behind not only the foundation of computer science but also specialized areas of cybersecurity such as software security, OS security, network security, web security, privacy-enhancing technologies, mobile and IoT security, and more. Our programme allows students to further specialize in different areas of cybersecurity expertise, while maintaining a strong grounding in computer science. Mirroring the structure of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Programme, the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Programme includes a nine-month day-release industrial internship component that offers students unique training opportunities in security-oriented jobs, allowing them to gain valuable real-world work experience. Furthermore, the security-oriented final year project will provide students with a platform to apply their learned skills in a practical setting. Graduates can leverage this robust foundation to pursue technical as well as managerial positions in their cybersecurity career. Their solid computer science background will enable them to adapt and thrive in the ever-evolving technological landscape. This well-balanced programme ensures that our graduates are not only proficient in cybersecurity but also possess a strong understanding of the underlying computer science principles. This dual focus prepares them to tackle the challenges of the digital world confidently and effectively.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Major (MILOs)
  1. Apply relevant mathematics and security engineering methods to computing.
  2. Use computer programming for problem solving.
  3. Identify cybersecurity problems, analyze requirements and formulate design to meet realistic constraints, such as costs, operational, social, cultural, ethical, environmental, health and safety.
  4. Use security engineering methods and tools for developing and implementing quality cybersecurity solutions.
  5. Communicate and use language effectively.
  6. Manage projects effectively and independently.
  7. Apply cybersecurity knowledge in other selected area(s) of Computer Science.
  8. Reflect on the ethical, legal, security and social responsibilities required of professional citizens in a global society.
  9. Stay abreast of contemporary issues in cybersecurity and recognize the need for, and able to engage in life-long learning.
  10. Collaborate and function effectively in team work situations including multi-disciplinary team.
  11. Function effectively in an industrial environment and apply learned skills to real-world problems.
  12. Acquire inquisitive attitude and skill to enable creating an original discovery or design related to computing.

Degree Requirements

Requirements Normative 4-year
Degree (ACT Stream)		 Normative 4-year
Degree		 Advanced Standing I1 Advanced Standing II2
Gateway Education requirement 31 credit units 31 credit units 22 credit units 12 credit units
College / School requirement 8 credit units 8 credit units 0 credit unit 0 credit unit
Major requirement

86 credit units

83 credit units

 77 credit units 62 credit units
Free electives / Minor (if applicable) 0 credit unit 0 credit unit 0 credit unit 0 credit unit
Minimum Graduation Requirement: 125 credit units 122 credit units 99 credit units 74 credit units
Maximum Credit Units Permitted: 144 credit units 144 credit units 114 credit units 84 credit units
Note 1: For students with recognised Advanced Level Examinations or equivalent qualifications.
Note 2: For Associate Degree/Higher Diploma graduates admitted as senior-year intake students.

Additional Information
Normative 4-year degree students admitted in 2022/23 and thereafter are required to fulfil the internship/consultancy project/research project requirement in accordance with the requirements stipulated by the respective College/School. The curriculum-related internship courses should be credit-bearing with a minimum of 3 credit units and a minimum internship duration of no less than 4 weeks/160 hours. The consultancy project/research project courses should involve student work (inclusive of timetabled teaching hours) of no less than 160 hours. These courses may be included as part of the College/School requirement or the major requirement as stipulated by the respective College/School (Senate/121/AR9).