Next Generation University offers a Bachelor's degree program in Cybersecurity, providing students with the essential knowledge and skills for a successful career in this dynamic field. our program combines theoretical foundations with practical applications. Join us at Next Generation University and launch your IT career.
To attain a cybersecurity bachelor's degree, students are required to complete 120 credit hours. These credits encompass compulsory, general, and elective subjects, with the chance to earn credits through industry certifications. Compulsory courses constitute a minimum of 60 credit hours, while a maximum of 48 credit hours can be transferred from relevant industry certifications. The remaining credit hours can be fulfilled by selecting general and elective subjects.
In addition to the requirements mentioned above, students pursuing a cybersecurity bachelor's degree also have the opportunity to earn an associate degree. By achieving a total of 80 credit hours, with a minimum of 60 credit hours from core subjects, students can attain an associate degree in cybersecurity. This allows students to obtain a recognized qualification at an earlier stage while still working towards completing the full 120 credit hours required for the bachelor's degree. The associate degree serves as a milestone in the educational journey, providing valuable credentials and expanding career prospects even before completing the full program.
| Code | Core Subjects | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CY-CR-101 | Foundations of Desktop Operating Systems | 3 |
| CY-CR-102 | Foundations of Network Operating Systems | 4 |
| CY-CR-201 | Computer Networking I | 5 |
| CY-CR-202 | Computer Networking II | 5 |
| CY-CR-301 | Introduction to Network Security | 5 |
| CY-CR-302 | Advanced Network Security | 5 |
| CY-CR-303 | Cyber Security Fundamentals | 5 |
| CY-CR-401 | Network Monitoring and Management systems | 6 |
| CY-CR-402 | Security Operations and Monitoring | 6 |
| CY-CR-501 | Cybersecurity Critical Controls I | 4 |
| CY-CR-502 | Cybersecurity Critical Controls II | 4 |
| CY-CR-503 | Cybersecurity Critical Controls III | 4 |
| CY-CR-601 | Vulnerability Management System | 4 |
| CY-CR-602 | Information Security Management Systems | 4 |
| Code | Core Subjects | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| FS-CR-101 | Foundations of Front-End Web Development | 3 |
| FS-CR-201 | Advanced Front-End Web Development | 4 |
| FS-CR-301 | Foundation of Web Application Development | 4 |
| FS-CR-302 | Intermediate Web Application Development | 5 |
| FS-CR-303 | Advanced Web Application Development | 6 |
| Code | Core Subjects | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CY-EL-901 | Web Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CY-EL-902 | Pen Testing: Tools and Techniques | 3 |
| CY-EL-903 | Power of Next-generation Firewalls | 3 |
| CY-EL-904 | Zero Trust Security | 3 |
| Code | Core Subjects | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| IC-EL-001 | Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA) | 8 |
| IC-EL-002 | Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) | 8 |
| IC-EL-003 | Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE4) | 8 |
| IC-EL-004 | CompTIA Security+ | 8 |
| IC-EL-005 | CompTIA CySA+ | 8 |
| IC-EL-006 | CompTIA Security Analytics Professional (CSAP) | 8 |
| IC-EL-007 | Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) | 8 |
| IC-EL-008 | Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) | 8 |
| IC-EL-009 | AWS Certified Security – Specialty | 8 |
| IC-EL-010 | Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Security Engineer | 8 |
| IC-EL-011 | Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate | 8 |
| IC-EL-012 | CompTIA Cloud+ Certification | 8 |
| IC-EL-013 | Certified Cloud Security Specialist (CCSS) | 8 |
| IC-EL-014 | Certified Cloud Security Manager (CCSM) | 8 |
| IC-EL-015 | AWS Certified Solutions Architect (AWS CSA) | 8 |
| IC-EL-016 | AWS Certified Developer (AWS CD) | 8 |
| IC-EL-017 | AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (AWS CSAO) | 8 |
| IC-EL-018 | AWS Certified DevOps Engineer (AWS CDOE) | 8 |
| IC-EL-019 | AWS Certified Security Specialty (AWS CSS) | 8 |
| IC-EL-020 | Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) | 8 |
| IC-EL-021 | Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) | 8 |
| IC-EL-022 | Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-303, AZ-304) | 8 |
| IC-EL-023 | Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) | 8 |
| IC-EL-024 | Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) | 8 |
| IC-EL-025 | Google Cloud Certified: Associate Cloud Engineer (GCP ACE) | 8 |
| IC-EL-026 | Google Cloud Certified: Professional Cloud Architect (GCP PCA) | 8 |
| IC-EL-027 | Google Cloud Certified: Professional Data Engineer (GCP PDE) | 8 |
| IC-EL-028 | Google Cloud Certified: Professional Cloud Developer (GCP PCD) | 8 |
| IC-EL-029 | Google Cloud Certified: Professional Cloud Security Engineer (GCP PCSE) | 8 |
Applicants are requested to scan the required documents mentioned above and send them to admission@ngu.edu.so as part of the application process.
Note: Students will need to have access to a laptop with a minimum of 16GB RAM to support the coursework and software requirements.