This programme equips students with a strong understanding of computer technology and networks as well as the skills and discipline required to protect these systems and data from malicious manipulation and attacks. With the acquired knowledge they can effectively address the rising need for cyber security in the corporate setting as technology continues to advance and get increasingly adapted in various processes.
Admissions Criteria
- The entry requirement is Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSSCE), West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE).
- A minimum of 6 credits (A1-C6 in WASSCE/A-D in SSSCE/A-D in GBCE) including English, Core Mathematics. Integrated Science along with 3 elective subjects including Science.
- Applicants with any higher education qualification (including HND, A Levels or other tertiary qualifications) in a related discipline may be considered for exemption. The exemption will be given for those modules with a passing grade and with content aligned to an equivalent module in the Botho programme.
- Mature Applicants applying for admission must be 25 years old (Any legitimate documentary proof of age document like birth certificate/National ID card to be produced) with at least 3 years of relevant work experience. Applicants may be required to pass additional admission requirements such as an interview or test.
- Foreign applicants may be admitted based on an equivalent qualification from their home countries, evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries.
Graduates of this programme can
- Design and develop network architecture and ensure security of the network
- Acquire knowledge of computer crime through forensic methods
- Process Legal requirement for collecting evidence
Career Prospects
- Information Technology
- Computer Forensics Analysts
- Vulnerability Security research engineer
- Digital Forensics Examiner
- Malware Media Forensics Analysts
- Forensics Auditors
- Network Security Specialists
- Computer Crime Investigators or Security Analysts
Skills Developed
- Networking Protocols
- Network Architecture and Design
- Routing and Switching
- Network Security
- Wireless Networking
- Network Management and Monitoring
- Network Virtualisation
- Cloud Computing and Networking
- Network Troubleshooting
- Cryptography
- Operating Systems
- Programming and Scripting
- Project Management
