Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Digital Forensics
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
8 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
AED 22,000 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Investigate Computer Crime
The Digital Forensics specialization provides the necessary knowledge, and skills needed to collect, process, preserve, analyze, and present computer-related evidence in support of criminal, fraudulent, counterintelligence, or law enforcement investigations. Students will use a variety of hands-on tools, with the support of well-established international methodologies employed in a variety of environments related to operating systems, file systems, networks, mobile devices, and electronic discovery of data. The idea is a continuum of thoughts within the industry stakeholders in developing expertise in digital forensic investigation, enterprise security, criminology, prevention of hostile cyber-behavior, criminal activity, and breach of rules and procedures in a network-centric environment.
Mission
The mission of the program is to prepare students for a successful professional career in computer science and information technology by equipping them with knowledge and skills in the latest trends and technologies of the computing field. The program strives at empowering students to conduct applied research, provide innovative solutions to computing problems and lifelong learning.
Program Educational Objectives
- Have a graduate degree or professional career in computer science or related disciplines.
- Become successful researchers, team members, or leaders.
- Maintain high standards of work ethics, social responsibilities, and professionalism.
- Specialize in solving technical problems using computing knowledge, skills, and competence.
- Be creative, effective, and productive members of the local, regional and international communities.
ABET Accredited
The American University in the Emirates is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education
Admissions
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Curriculum
43 Courses | 126 Credit hours
| General Education | Courses (13) | Credit Hours (39) |
| Core Course | Courses (25) | Credit Hours (72) |
| Specialization | Courses (5) | Credit Hours (15) |
General Education Course
A: Languages and Communication Studies
The student selects 12 credit hours (4 courses) from the list below
Students must take all of the following courses:
- University Life - [3 Credit Hours]
- Academic Writing - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Research - [3 Credit Hours]
Students must take one of the following Arabic Language courses:
- Arabic Composition - [3 Credit Hours]
- Arabic for Non-Arab - [3 Credit Hours]
- Communication Skills in Arabic - [3 Credit Hours]
B: The Natural sciences
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- Natural Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Sustainable Energy - [3 Credit Hours]
- Environmental Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Physics - [3 Credit Hours]
C: The social or behavioral sciences
The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below
- General Psychology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Social Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Political Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Sociology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Anthropology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Geography - [3 Credit Hours]
- Human Rights - [3 Credit Hours]
D: Information Technology or Quantitative
The student selects 9 credit hours (3 courses) from the list below
- General Mathematics - [3 Credit Hours]
- General Statistics - [3 Credit Hours]
- Intro To Computer System - [3 Credit Hours]
- Math for Business - [3 Credit Hours]
E: The Humanities or Arts
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- Contemporary Arab Art - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Philosophy - [3 Credit Hours]
- Middle East History - [3 Credit Hours]
- World History - [3 Credit Hours]
- American Literature - [3 Credit Hours]
- History of Islamic Art - [3 Credit Hours]
F: Islamic Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- Islamic Culture - [3 Credit Hours]
- Islamic Civilization - [3 Credit Hours]
G: UAE Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- UAE and GCC Society - [3 Credit Hours]
Core Course
- Calculus I - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Programming - [3 Credit Hours]
- Object-Oriented Programming - [3 Credit Hours]
- Digital Logic and Design - [3 Credit Hours]
- Calculus II - [3 Credit Hours]
- Data Structures and Algorithms - [3 Credit Hours]
- Linear Algebra - [3 Credit Hours]
- Website Design - [3 Credit Hours]
- Discrete Mathematics - [3 Credit Hours]
- Multimedia Technology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Operating Systems - [3 Credit Hours]
- Network Essentials - [3 Credit Hours]
- Theory of Computation - [3 Credit Hours]
- Calculus III - [3 Credit Hours]
- Numerical Analysis - [3 Credit Hours]
- Database Systems - [3 Credit Hours]
- Modern Programming Languages - [3 Credit Hours]
- Computer Architecture and Organization - [3 Credit Hours]
- Computer Ethics - [3 Credit Hours]
- Pre-Internship - [0 Credit Hours]
- Artificial Intelligence - [3 Credit Hours]
- Software Engineering - [3 Credit Hours]
- Internship - [3 Credit Hours]
- System Analysis and Design - [3 Credit Hours]
- Capstone Graduation Project - [3 Credit Hours]
Specialization Course
Digital Forensics - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Computer Forensics - [3 Credit Hours]
- Computer Crime & Investigation Techniques - [3 Credit Hours]
- Advanced Topics in CIT - [3 Credit Hours]
- Intrusion Forensics - [3 Credit Hours]
- Reverse Engineering - [3 Credit Hours]
Attendance
Student builds the schedule based on available offered courses in the registered semester
| Weekday Morning Classes | Weekday Evening Classes |
| Sunday - Tuesday | Between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday - Wednesday | Between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Sunday - Tuesday | Between 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Monday - Wednesday | Between 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Program Outcome
- Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.