Botho University Bachelor of Science Honours in Network Security and Computer Forensics

Bachelor of Science Honours in Network Security and Computer Forensics

Mode of Study

CAMPUS LEARNING

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Network Security and Computer Forensics is targeted at those wishing to enter the Information Technology (IT) sector as Computer Forensic Analysts, Vulnerability Security Research Engineers, Digital Forensic Examiners, Malware Media Forensic Analysts, Forensic Auditors, Network Security Specialists, Computer Crime Investigators or Security Analysts, among other things.

Programme details: The programme consists of core (required) and elective modules as detailed below. Some modules may have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to pass another module or set of modules first). Some modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules are required to be taken together). The number at the end of the module in parenthesis indicates the credit load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent combined); therefore a 10-credit module requires on average 100 hours of learning from the student.

Core modules:

C5-ICO-11 Introduction to Computers (20)
C5-MAT-11 Mathematics for Computing (20)
D5-CSS-14 Communication & Study Skills (20)
C5-CSA-11 Computer Systems Architecture (20)
C5-OSH-11 Operating Systems & Hardware (20)
C6-IPC-11 Introduction to programming using C++ (20)
C6-QMD-11 Querying & Managing Database (40)
C6-FNS-13 Fundamentals of Network Security (20)
C6-MD1-11 Managing Business Desktops (20)
C6-IDS-13 Information and Data Security (20)
C6-CFD-13 Computer Forensics and Data Recovery (20)

C7-JAV-11 Programming using Java (20)
C7-PIS-11 Protocols and Internetworking standards (20)
C7-BIF-13 Biometric Fundamentals (20)
C7-NH1-11 Managing Network Hardware 1 (20)
C7-EHK-13 Ethical Hacking (20)
C7-CYL-13 Cyber Law (20)
C7-PPR-11 Professional Practice (60)
C8-NH2-11 Managing Network Hardware 2 (20)
C8-MAN-13 Malware Analysis (20)
B8-ENT-11 Essentials of Entrepreneuship (20)
C8-PRO-11 Project (40)

Elective modules:

Select one from the following:
- C8-WNA-11 Windows Network Administration (20)
- C8-CCI-13 Cyber Crime Investigation (20)

Recommended full-time study path (4½ years):

Year	Sem	Module	Credits
Year 1	Sem 1	C5-ICO-11 Introduction to Computers	20
		C5-MAT-11 Mathematics -1	20
		D5 – CSS – 14 Communication and Study Skills	20
	Sem 2	C5-CSA-11 Computer System Architecture	20
		C5-OSH-11 Operating Systems & Hardware	20
		C6-IPC-11 Introduction to programming using C++	10
Year 2	Sem 3	C6-QMD-11 Querying and Managing Databases	40
	Sem 3	C6 – FNS – 13 Fundamentals of Network Security	20
	Sem 4	C6-MD1-11 Managing Business Desktops 1	20
		C6 – IDS – 13 Information and Data Security	20
		C6 – CFD – 13 Computer Forensics and Data Recovery	20
Year 3	Sem 5	C7-JAV-11 Programming using Java	20
		C7 – PIS – 11 Protocols & Internetworking Standards	20
		C7 – BIF – 13 Biometric Fundamentals	20
	Sem 6	C7 – NH1 – 11 Managing Network Hardware 1	20
		C7 – EHK – 13 Ethical Hacking	20
		C7-CYL-13 Cyber Law	20
Year 4	Sem 7	C7-PPR-11: Professional Practice	60
	Sem 8	C8 – NH2 – 11 Managing Network Hardware 2	20
		C8-MAN-13 Malware Analysis	20
		Elective –I (Select one module from below)
		C8 – WNA – 11 Windows Network Administration	20
		C8-CCI-13 Cyber Crime Investigation	20
Year 5	Sem 9	C8-PRO-11: Project	40
		Elective –I (Select one module from below)
		E8-ISD-17: Innovation for Sustainable Development	20
		B8-ENT-11: Essentials of Entrepreneurship	20

Admissions Criteria

1) Applicants are expected to have successfully completed secondary schooling. The typical entry requirement is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary school qualification. BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE (in Lesotho) candidates are required to achieve a minimum grade of ‘D’ in five subjects.

2) Applicants must have 10 points in English and Mathematics combined or 32 points in the top 5 subjects.

3) Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher Diploma in related field may be given exemptions based on the credit point equivalency

4) For enquiries and more information please visit our website: www.bothouniversity.com