Information Security

Overview

The Information Security program from United Arab Emirates University is geared towards meeting the growing need for information technology specialists in information security. The program provides graduates with depth courses designed to enhance their skill set and knowledge in information security as well as breadth information technology courses. The program provides the needed technical and managerial expertise to plan, acquire, operate, manage and evaluate an organization's information security system of operations. 

What you'll study

The emphasis of this specialization is on applying proven and innovative practices for building industry-standard secure systems, applications and networks. This program is for highly motivated groups of working professionals and recent Bachelor's degree graduates. 

The program is designed to impart knowledge and develop the skills needed to meet current and future information security needs of the government and corporate organizations, as well as preparing students to pursue a Ph.D. in information security or related areas.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Apply information security knowledge and effective security strategies and standards.
• Design effective security solutions based on given requirements.
• Evaluate in depth enterprise security systems.
• Execute ethically project work or research that contributes significantly to the information security discipline.
• Demonstrate advanced oral and written communication skills individually and collectively.
• Analyze critically emerging information security concepts, models, techniques, and solutions.