Cybercrime is on the increase and set to keep growing as technology becomes more widespread. High-level security breaches have led authorities, public services and corporations to dedicate more resources to computer security. This has led to an urgent need for skilled graduates in forensic computing.
Study one of the highest-ranking degrees for graduate employment in the UK and play an important role helping organisations manage cyber-attacks and investigate digital evidence.
Successful completion of GCET General Foundation Programme with a minimum of 60% in each component.
Email : hod1@gcet.edu.om or Tel: 24227999 – 24227925 – 24227912
One of the main distinctive features of this programme is that the student will get a British award from the University of the West England, Bristol, UK, (recognized worldwide) while studying in Muscat.
On completion of the programme, students will have developed an understanding of a complex body of knowledge, some of it at the current boundaries of the disciplines, in the areas of:
Graduates in the field of Computer Security and Computer Forensics would be expected to have an excellent understanding of the internal operations of computers and operating and file systems. They would be able to use appropriate tools to investigate computer-based activities, deploy tools and techniques to prevent security breaches and investigate the mis-use of computer systems and other devices. As much of this work is carried out directly in support of legal processes, an understanding of appropriate legal systems and law would be expected.
As a graduate, you will be highly employable due to the skills shortage in this field. Choose from a range of careers in the private or public sector. Opportunities include working for in-house forensics, e-discovery and security teams, legal practices or the police and related organisations.
| Level 0 | |||
| Code | Module | Credit | Prerequisite |
| UFMFBG-30-0 | Foundation Mathematics: Algebra and Calculus A | 30 | None |
| UFMFEG-30-0 | Engineering Experimentation | 30 | None |
| UFCFGK-30-0 | Professional and Academic Skills | 30 | None |
| UFCEXX-30-0 | Program Design and Implementation | 30 | None |
| Level 1 | |||
| Code | Module | Credit | Prerequisite |
| UFCFC3-30-1 | Introduction to OO Systems Development | 30 | None |
| UFCF93-30-1 | Computer and Network Systems | 30 | None |
| UFCFB3-30-1 | Web Programming | 30 | None |
| UFCFP4-30-1 | Computer Crime and Digital Evidence | 30 | None |
| Level 2 | |||
| Code | Module | Credit | Prerequisite |
| UFCFW5-30-2 | Mobile and Embedded Devices | 30 | UFCF93-30-1 |
| UFCFJ6-30-2 | Security and Forensic Tools | 30 | UFCFP4-30-1 |
| UJUUKM-30-2 | Law, Experts and Justice | 30 | None |
| UFCFLC-30-2 | Secure Computer Networks | 30 | UFCF93-30-1 |
| Level 3 | |||
| Code | Module | Credit | |
| UFCFR4-45-3 | Computing Project | 45 | 90 Credits at L3 |
| UFCF95-15-3 | Entrepreneurial Skills | 15 | None |
| UFCFRB-15-3 | Security Management in Practice | 15 | None |
| UFCFC5-15-3 | Forensic Computing Practice | 15 | UFCFP4-30-1 UFCFJ6-30-2 |
| UFCFM6-15-3 | Requirements Engineering (Elective) | 15 | UFCFK6-30-2 |
| UFCFU3-15-3 | Advanced Databases (Elective) | 15 | UFCFC3-30-1 UFCFB3-30-1 |
| UFCFT4-15-3 | Cryptography (Elective) | 15 | UFCFC3-30-1 UFCFF3-30-1 |
| UFCF7H-15-3 | Mobile Applications (Elective) | 15 | None |
| UFCFJV-15-3 | Professional Development (Elective) | 15 | None |
| UFCFD5-15-3 | Technical Writing and Editing (Elective) | 15 | None |
| GCET-15-0 | Omani Culture | 0 | None |
| students need to choose 15 credits from Elective module | |||
Note: The Omani Culture Module is a compulsory module that will be offered during summer. It carries 0 credit so it will not contribute to the programme credits.
