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Bachelor

Cyber Security

Transform your passion for digital defense into a career in threat prevention, secure systems, and cyber resilience.

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Overview

UNI - Universum International College combines academic excellence with global empowerment through its partnership with Arizona State University. The Cyber Security program prepares you to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber attacks using modern technologies, practical labs, and industry-relevant security workflows.

Duration3 years
Total Credits180 ECTS
FormatCampus / Online
LanguageAlbanian

Program Objectives

  • Develop strong understanding of information security principles, computer networks, and secure system architecture.
  • Build analytical capability to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and prioritize mitigation strategies.
  • Use modern cybersecurity tools for monitoring, incident response, and threat investigation.
  • Apply vulnerability assessment and penetration-testing methods in practical scenarios.
  • Understand security governance, standards, compliance frameworks, and data privacy requirements.
  • Integrate secure software-development practices into real engineering workflows.
  • Strengthen ethical decision making, professional reporting, and teamwork in technical environments.
Curriculum

Academic path

Year 1

62 ECTS
Semester 130 ECTS
  • Introduction to programming and web technology
    5
  • Basics of electronics
    5
  • Discrete structure
    5
  • Math for computer science I
    5
  • Ethics and technology
    5
  • English language
    5
Semester 232 ECTS
  • Introduction to data structures
    6
  • Math for computer science II
    6
  • Cyber Security Fundamentals
    5
  • Network and System
    5
  • Computer architecture
    5
  • Academic writing
    5

Academic path

Year 2

61 ECTS
Semester 330 ECTS
  • Operating Systems
    6
  • Information Systems
    6
  • Software Development I
    7
  • Web Technology, Security and Honeypot
    6
  • Elective (choose 1): Software Architecture, Project Management, Human Factors in Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics and Incident Response, Secure Software Development Lifecycle
    5
Semester 431 ECTS
  • Windows and Linux Server
    5
  • Software Development II
    7
  • Network and System Pentesting
    6
  • Cybercrime
    7
  • Elective (choose 1): Mobile Security, Data Privacy and IT Law, Cloud Security, IoT Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Security
    6

Academic path

Year 3

56 ECTS
Semester 526 ECTS
  • Cryptography
    8
  • Windows and Linux Server Security
    6
  • Network and CCNA Security
    6
  • Elective (students must select 2 courses): Security Management Threat and Risk Assessment, Datacentre Technology and Security, Emergent Security Techniques, Advanced Penetration Testing, Critical Infrastructure Security
    6
Semester 630 ECTS
  • ICT Management
    6
  • Software Development (Security) III
    6
  • Internship
    8
  • Thesis
    10

What UNI students gain and experience with Arizona State University

Arizona State University is incorporated in all student experiences and programs, by providing:

ASU "What Is Innovation?" certificate course
Master Class from Arizona State University faculty
Learn English at Arizona State University
ASU English Courses
Arizona State University Summer Experience
ASU Global Exchanges
Global Signature Courses
Short-term immersion programs at ASU partner universities
Online Courses and Workshops by Arizona State University
Courses directly from Thunderbird School of Global Management
ASU Venture X - Startup
ASU Endstar Game

Program Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

  • Demonstrate understanding of fundamental principles, concepts, and theories in cybersecurity.
  • Attain proficiency in discrete mathematical ideas, encompassing sets, logic, and techniques for establishing proofs.
  • Recognize emerging technologies in cybersecurity and assess their potential impact on the field.

Skills

  • Analyze and forecast upcoming trends and threats in the field of cybersecurity.
  • Formulate and implement response strategies for handling cyberattacks, with the aim of minimizing their impact.
  • Conduct a critical assessment of the risks related to information security.
  • Engage in research to contribute to the development of new solutions and practice.

Competencies

  • Adhere to ethical and legal standards when conducting system testing.
  • Collaborate with peers to address cybersecurity challenges across diverse contexts.
  • Complete a cybersecurity thesis that demonstrates the practical application of knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.

Study Abroad with Scholarships

Study for a semester abroad—funded by Erasmus+ in 26 EU countries or worldwide through Arizona State University partner universities.

190partners across Europe and Turkey
International partner map will be added soon.

Career opportunities

  • Cybersecurity analyst or SOC specialist in private and public organizations.
  • Penetration tester or vulnerability-management specialist in security teams.
  • Information-security and compliance roles in governance, risk, and data-protection units.
  • Cybersecurity consultant supporting digital-transformation and resilience initiatives.

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