Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering
Overview
Welcome to the future of cybersecurity—where cutting-edge technology meets innovative education. The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering at the American University in the Emirates (AUE) is more than just a degree; it’s a launchpad for aspiring professionals who want to lead the global battle against cyber threats in a fast-evolving digital era.
In today’s hyperconnected world, where nearly every aspect of our lives depends on technology, cybersecurity has become a critical cornerstone of global security, business continuity, and societal stability. Organizations and governments are facing an unprecedented surge in sophisticated cyberattacks, making the demand for skilled cybersecurity engineers higher than ever before. This is where you come in.
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering program at AUE offers an unmatched opportunity to become a key player in safeguarding the digital infrastructure that powers our modern lives. This program is designed to prepare students to excel in one of the most dynamic, high-growth, and impactful professions of the 21st century. Combining a robust foundation in engineering, computer science, and Science with specialized training in cybersecurity, this program equips you with the knowledge and skills to identify, prevent, and mitigate cyber threats across industries.
At AUE, we go beyond teaching the fundamentals of cybersecurity. We empower our students to become leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers. Here’s what sets our program apart:
- Future-Focused Curriculum: Designed with input from industry experts, our curriculum blends theory with practice, addressing real-world challenges in areas like cryptography, ethical hacking, artificial intelligence, digital forensics, and IoT security.
- Experiential Learning: Our program emphasizes hands-on experience through advanced labs, simulated attack-defense scenarios, and real-world internships with leading companies and government organizations.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Cybersecurity doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Students gain expertise in programming, network security, data analysis, and ethical decision-making, ensuring they have the skills to solve complex problems in diverse industries.
- Capstone Projects & Internships: Engage in meaningful, real-world projects that allow you to apply your knowledge to developing innovative cybersecurity solutions. An internship requirement ensures you graduate job-ready with experience in the field.
- Global Perspective, Ethical Foundation: You will develop not only technical expertise but also a deep understanding of the ethical, societal, and legal dimensions of cybersecurity, preparing you to lead responsibly in a globalized digital economy.
Do you dream of being on the frontlines of digital defense? Are you passionate about solving complex problems and using technology for the greater good? If so, The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering at AUE is for you. Whether you are a tech enthusiast, a problem-solver, or someone inspired by the challenge of protecting digital ecosystems, this program will help you turn your passion into a rewarding career.
A Degree with Global Demand: The world is facing a well-documented shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, there will be over 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally by 2025, highlighting the unprecedented demand for experts in this field. Similarly, the (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study reports that organizations across industries are struggling to fill critical roles in cybersecurity, making it one of the most secure and lucrative career paths today.
Endless Career Opportunities: With a degree in Cybersecurity Engineering, you’ll be prepared to step into roles such as:
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Ethical Hacker
- Digital Forensics Specialist
- Cybersecurity Architect
- Network Security Engineer
- Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist
Whether it’s protecting critical national infrastructure, securing multinational corporations, or innovating new tools to counteract cybercrime, the opportunities are limitless.
Competitive Edge: Graduates of AUE’s Cybersecurity Engineering program will be ready to meet the needs of industries ranging from finance and healthcare to government, defense, and tech startups.
When you choose AUE’s College of Engineering and Technology (CET), you’re not just enrolling in a program—you’re joining a university committed to excellence, innovation, and student success.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our cutting-edge cybersecurity labs provide an ideal environment for learning and innovation.
- Expert Faculty: Learn from industry leaders and researchers with extensive experience in the field.
- Global Connections: Benefit from AUE’s partnerships with top-tier organizations, giving you access to internships, research opportunities, and a strong professional network.
- Support for Lifelong Learning: The program equips you with skills not only for today’s challenges but also for evolving technologies and threats of tomorrow.
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering at AUE is your pathway to becoming a leader in one of the most critical and high-demand professions of our time. With a curriculum designed to address real-world cybersecurity challenges and a commitment to fostering innovation and ethical responsibility, this program ensures you graduate ready to protect, innovate, and lead in a digital-first world.
Step into the future. Become a trusted guardian of the digital age. Join The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering program at AUE today.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our cutting-edge cybersecurity labs provide an ideal environment for learning and innovation.
- Expert Faculty: Learn from industry leaders and researchers with extensive experience in the field.
- Global Connections: Benefit from AUE’s partnerships with top-tier organizations, giving you access to internships, research opportunities, and a strong professional network.
- Support for Lifelong Learning: The program equips you with skills not only for today’s challenges but also for evolving technologies and threats of tomorrow.
Program Mission
To empower students with cutting-edge knowledge and practical expertise to excel in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity. The program fosters innovation, critical thinking, and technical excellence, enabling graduates to design secure systems, mitigate advanced cyber threats, and lead in safeguarding digital infrastructures. Through an emphasis on hands-on learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a forward-looking curriculum, the program prepares future-ready professionals to shape the resilience and security of tomorrow’s digital world.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- Excel in Professional Careers: Graduates will excel as cybersecurity engineers, utilizing their expertise to secure complex digital systems and networks across diverse industries while adapting to evolving challenges and technologies.
- Design and Implement Secure Solutions: Graduates will lead and contribute to the development of innovative, secure computing systems and processes that address technical, societal, and ethical challenges effectively.
- Contribute to Global Cybersecurity Efforts: Graduates will uphold professional and ethical standards, contributing to the global advancement of secure and sustainable digital infrastructures by addressing security risks and threats.
- Engage in Lifelong Learning: Graduates will commit to continuous professional development and education, staying current with emerging cybersecurity technologies, tools, and practices.
- Lead Multidisciplinary Teams: Graduates will communicate effectively and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating leadership in designing, implementing, and managing cybersecurity solutions.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex cybersecurity engineering problems by applying principles of computing, engineering, mathematics, and science in the context of secure systems and networks.
- Design, apply, implement, and evaluate secure computing systems, processes, and programs by integrating knowledge from cybersecurity, computer science, mathematics, and engineering to meet desired needs, considering security requirements, user experience, legal, ethical, and societal implications.
- Utilize appropriate techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for secure computing, cryptography, data analysis, and risk management, applying scientific and mathematical principles in developing and defending against cyber threats.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experiments, simulations, and testing protocols related to cybersecurity systems, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering and scientific judgment to draw conclusions and improve security measures.
- Communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders, to ensure that cybersecurity risks, solutions, and impacts are clearly understood, fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in cybersecurity and computer science, and make informed decisions that consider global, economic, legal, environmental, and societal impacts of security measures and breaches.
- Recognize the need for continuous learning and professional development by engaging in lifelong learning strategies to stay current with emerging technologies in cybersecurity, computer science, mathematics, and related fields
Program Goals
Goal 1. Excel in Professional Careers: Graduates will excel as cybersecurity engineers, utilizing their expertise to secure complex digital systems and networks across diverse industries while adapting to evolving challenges and technologies.
Goal 2. Design and Implement Secure Solutions: Graduates will lead and contribute to the development of innovative, secure computing systems and processes that address technical, societal, and ethical challenges effectively.
Goal 3. Contribute to Global Cybersecurity Efforts: Graduates will uphold professional and ethical standards, contributing to the global advancement of secure and sustainable digital infrastructures by addressing security risks and threats.
Goal 4. Engage in Lifelong Learning: Graduates will commit to continuous professional development and education, staying current with emerging cybersecurity technologies, tools, and practices.
Goal 5. Lead Multidisciplinary Teams: Graduates will communicate effectively and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating leadership in designing, implementing, and managing cybersecurity solutions.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- High School Average: 80%
- Subject-specific Competencies: Mathematics 80%, Physics 80%, one subject from (Chemistry 80% or Biology 80%).
- IELTS: Minimum band score of 5.0 or TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 61 or ITB 500
- Placement Tests: All applicants are required to complete placement tests in mathematics, physics, information technology, and English (writing) to assess readiness for the program’s technical coursework.
- Admission Interviews: Prospective students may be invited for an interview to evaluate their motivation, technical background, and alignment with program goals.
ACCREDITATION
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Course Category
Total Number of Courses
Total Number of Credit Hours
General Education Courses
30
College Mathematics and Science Courses
27
Cybersecurity Engineering Core
72
Cybersecurity Engineering Electives
6
Total
135 Credit Hours
FEE STRUCTURE
Last Updated on October 7, 2024
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
30 CREDIT HOURS
A: University Core Requirements
The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below:
B: Languages and Communication Studies
The student selects 9 credit hours (3 courses) from the list below:
Students must take all of the following courses:
This course provides students with advanced writing skills in English so that they can successfully pursue their studies in various academic specializations. It helps students to develop, improve, and upgrade their writing and structure skills, and it also acquaints students with technical writing, research papers, and essays since brief research methods are applied in student projects and assignments.
Students must take one of the following Arabic Language courses:
C: The Natural sciences or Mathematics
The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below:
D: The Social or Behavioral Sciences
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below:
E: The Humanities or Arts
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below:
F: Islamic Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
G: UAE Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
College Mathematics and Science Courses
27 CREDIT HOURS
This course provides a foundational exploration of differential and integral calculus, offering an in-depth understanding of fundamental mathematical concepts. Starting with a review of essential functions, the curriculum transitions to the pivotal concept of limits in functions. Subsequently, the course focuses on the study of derivatives, exploring their diverse applications across mathematical landscapes. Additionally, addresses the area problem and the exploration of the definite integral.
This course is a continuation of the foundational calculus concepts introduced in Calculus I, focusing on advanced techniques in integration, the study of differential equations, and applications in real-world problem-solving. The course covers methods for solving definite and indefinite integrals, applications of integration (such as areas, volumes, and physical applications), and introduces first-order differential equations and their use in modeling dynamic systems. A key component of the course is the use of computational tools, such as MATLAB, to solve complex problems and analyze systems using coordinate transformations. This course is essential for students pursuing careers in engineering, physics, and applied sciences, where calculus plays a critical role in modeling and solving problems.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of statistics and their application in data analysis. Students will explore key concepts such as data collection, descriptive statistics, probability theories, random variables, sampling distributions, and hypothesis testing. The course also covers advanced topics like regression analysis, multiple regression, and analysis of variance. Throughout the course, students will develop skills in interpreting and analyzing statistical data, enabling them to draw meaningful conclusions and make informed decisions. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with a solid foundation in statistical methods, preparing them for practical data analysis in various fields.
This course introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques of linear algebra, emphasizing applications in engineering and computer science. Topics include matrix operations, determinants, and systems of linear equations, alongside vector spaces, eigenvalues, and orthogonality. Students will learn to apply computational tools (e.g. MATLAB) for matrix computations and visualizations. Through a blend of theory and practical exercises, this course enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for advanced studies in engineering.
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of differential equations, covering both ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and partial differential equations (PDEs). Students will delve into fundamental concepts such as first-order ODEs, second and higher-order linear ODEs, and systems of ODEs. Additionally, the curriculum includes advanced topics like Laplace transforms, Fourier series, and selected applications in PDEs. Emphasis is placed on real-world problem-solving and engineering applications to ensure a practical understanding of the mathematical principles introduced in the course.
This course introduces the fundamental numerical methods used to solve engineering problems. Students will explore mathematical modeling, investigate roundoff and truncation errors, and apply various root-finding algorithms. The course will explore techniques for solving linear systems, such as Gauss elimination and LU factorization, alongside regression analysis, interpolation methods, and numerical integration and differentiation. Practical applications are emphasized, with hands-on experience using software tools to reinforce theoretical concepts.
The physics course introduces the basic concepts, theories and terminologies of the scientific method in the context of the science of physics. Students will reinterpret and express ideas and views of our physical world from the basic principles of physics. This course allows students to differentiate between the various multitudes of measurement, learn kinematics including translational and rotational motion together with the motion of projectiles, interpret forces and torque, and then apply Newton’s Laws to analyze objects situations. Students will be able to set up equations related to energy conservation, work and momentum conservation.
This course explores the physical concepts of electrostatics and electromagnetism. These subjects benefit the students to develop solid background of the electricity and magnetism fundamentals. Topics include electric charge and matter, electric field, Coulomb’s law, Gauss law, electric potential, capacitors and dielectrics, electromotive force and electric circuits, magnetic field, Ampere’s law, Kirchhoff’s rules, Faraday’s law of induction, and self-induction. Various lab experiments are given to emphasize the addressed topics.
Cybersecurity Engineering Core
72 CREDIT HOURS
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the principles of dynamics, focusing on the motion and forces associated with particles and rigid bodies. Students will learn to apply Newton’s laws, analyze particle and rigid body kinematics, and evaluate mechanical systems using work-energy and impulse-momentum methods. The course also covers mechanical vibrations, including natural frequencies and damping. Emphasizing both individual analysis and teamwork, students will collaborate on projects to model and simulate dynamic systems, gaining hands-on experience with tools like MATLAB. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the analytical skills needed to solve complex dynamics problems in engineering contexts.