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The aim of the BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking and Network Security to produce graduates who have a good theoretical understanding of Network Security, Ethical hacking, digital forensics and the underlying computer science.

In addition, through non-trivial technical projects, open-ended tasks and high expectations, we expect our graduates to be capable of the technical work expected of the industry. 

Department
Department
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING
Campus
Campus
Colombo Campus
Level
Level
Degree Programmes
Method
Method
Full Time / Part Time
Duration
Duration
04 Years
Medium
Medium
English

Entry Requirements

  • A/L Option: Minimum 2 passes at G.C.E A/L in Mathematics/Science Streams & Technology stream with ICT

  • O/L Option: Sat for G.C.E A/L in Mathematics/Science Streams & Technology stream with ICT
    AND
    Passed G.C.E O/L including “B” passes for Mathematics and Science/ICT and “C” pass for English

  • NIBM Option: Successfully completed a certificate programme specialized in Network Engineering at NIBM

Commencement

  • Colombo – Pending

Programme Fees

Current Fee Structure

  • Year 1 (Full time/Part time): Course Fee: LKR 350,000+ Registration Fee: LKR 5,000

  • Year 2 (Full time/Part time): Course Fee: LKR 350,000+ Registration Fee: LKR 5,000

  • Year 3: Course Fee: LKR 850,000 + Registration Fee: LKR 10,000

  • Year 4: Course Fee: LKR 800,000
     

*Subject to change without prior notice. Conditions apply.

Course Structure And Modules

Year 01 : Diploma in Network Engineering (DNE)

  • Introduction to Computer Science

  • Mathematics for Computing

  • Programming Fundamentals

  • Electronics and Computer Organization

  • Data communication and Computer Networks

  • Database Management Systems

  • Routing and Switching Essentials

  • Scaling Networks

  • Operating Systems

  • System Essentials

  • Web Application Development

  • Connecting networks

  • Network Engineering Project

  • Business Communication Skills

Year 02 : Higher National Diploma in Network Engineering (HNDNE)

  • System Administration 1

  • Network Programming Design

  • Principles Of Information Security

  • Virtualization And Storage

  • Advanced Database Management Systems

  • Embedded Application Development

  • System Administration 2

  • Network Security

  • Physical Security

  • Cloud Computing

  • Internet of Things

  • IT Management Practice

Year 03 : BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking and Network Security (awarded by Coventry University)

  • Cybersecurity

  • Digital Forensic Methods

  • Networked Systems

  • Security Audit and Testing

  • Law and Legal Frameworks for Acquisition and Evidence

  • Technology and its Social, Legal and Ethical Context

  • Effective Communication Skills 2

Year 04 : BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking and Network Security (awarded by Coventry University)

  • Penetration Testing

  • Cybersecurity 2

  • Advanced Network Systems

  • Individual Project

  • Artificial Intelligence and Human Computer Interaction

  • Data Recovery and Advanced Digital Forensic Analysis

 

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information