B.Sc. Cybersecurity

School:

College of Technology

Certificate:

B.Sc. Degree

Application Fee:

Flexible payment

Program Length:

1-4 sessions

Start Date:

Applications open

Location:

Online

Industry-aligned innovation courses delivered through the university pathway.

Industry-aligned innovation courses delivered with the university pathway.

All Degree courses are accredited by NUC.

AltSchool Africa is accredited by ASIC for external quality assurance.

GSV Cup Elite 200 recognized AltSchool as a leading EdTech innovator.

• Overview
• Admission Requirements
• Course outline
• Tuition
• Career outcomes

Where our Learners work

Official partner and accreditation

The degree pathway brings together AltSchool Africa's practical learning model, American Open University of Nigeria's degree framework, and recognized accreditation signals.

American Open University of Nigeria

AltSchool Africa delivers industry-aligned, co-developed, or co-adopted innovation courses, while the curriculum, assessment, and award remain with the university.

NUC accredited degree courses

All Degree courses are accredited by NUC. The pathway is credit-driven and aligned with required graduation standards.

ASIC accreditation

AltSchool Africa is accredited by ASIC, the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities. This reflects external quality assurance.

GSV Cup Elite 200

GSV Cup Elite 200 recognized AltSchool Africa as one of the world's most innovative EdTech startups. It highlights our practical education work.

About the degree

This technical degree prepares learners to protect digital infrastructure through security fundamentals, ethical hacking, network defense, risk analysis, and digital forensics. Students learn to think clearly under pressure, communicate risk, and build secure systems. The curriculum is co-developed by AltSchool Africa and American Open University of Nigeria, with industry-delivered innovation courses that connect theory to security practice.

Credit and result driven

Co-developed curriculum

Industry-delivered innovation courses

Flexible session-based progress

Admission Requirements

1. Academic entry:
   • Applicants should have the required secondary school credits, including English Language and Mathematics, or relevant higher qualifications for direct-entry pathways.
   • Admission may be available into Years 1-4 depending on prior education, professional background, and credit eligibility.
2. Readiness for online learning:
   • Applicants should be able to learn in an ICT-enabled environment and commit regular time toward earning the required credits for graduation.
3. Application review:
   • Applicants may be asked to provide academic records, a short statement of purpose, and any supporting documents needed to confirm the right entry pathway.

Course Outline

The Cybersecurity degree combines security theory, defensive practice, and applied technical projects.

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Information security principles, attacker mindset, and cyber defense techniques.

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Network defense, secure systems, vulnerability assessment, and incident response.

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Ethical hacking, malware analysis, risk management, and digital forensics.

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Cloud security, identity and access management, and data protection practices.

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Security governance, compliance, and communication of technical risk to stakeholders.

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Hands-on security labs and capstone work focused on real-world defense scenarios.

Full curriculum

Expand each level to view the course titles and units included in the degree pathway.

100 Level

• Communication in English
  2 units
• Nigerian Peoples and Culture
  2 units
• Elementary Mathematics I
  2 units
• Elementary Mathematics II
  2 units
• General Physics I
  2 units
• General Physics II
  2 units
• General Practical Physics I
  1 unit
• General Practical Physics II
  1 unit
• Descriptive Statistics
  3 units
• Introduction to Computing Sciences
  3 units
• Problem Solving
  2 units

200 Level

• Philosophy, Logic, and Human Existence
  2 units
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  2 units
• Computer Programming I
  3 units
• Computer Programming II
  3 units
• Introduction to Cybersecurity and Strategy
  2 units
• Cybercrime, Law and Countermeasures
  2 units
• SIWES I
  3 units
• Systems Analysis and Design
  3 units
• Introduction to Software Engineering
  2 units

300 Level

• Peace and Conflict Resolution
  2 units
• Venture Creation
  2 units
• Cryptography Techniques and Applications
  2 units
• Biometrics Security
  2 units
• Cybersecurity Risks Analysis and Challenges
  2 units
• Information and Big Data Security
  2 units
• Digital Forensics and Investigation
  2 units
• Cybersecurity Innovation and New Technology
  2 units
• SIWES II
  3 units
• Artificial Intelligence
  2 units

400 Level

• Research Methodology and Technical Report Writing
  2 units
• Systems Vulnerability Assessment and Pen Testing
  2 units
• Steganography and Data Hiding
  2 units
• Cyber Threat Intelligence and Cyber Warfare
  2 units
• Cloud Computing Security
  2 units
• Ethical Hacking and Reverse Engineering
  2 units
• Deep and Dark Web Security
  2 units
• Final Year Project I
  3 units
• Final Year Project II
  3 units

Innovation / Additional Courses

Co-developed/co-adopted courses covering security fundamentals, network security, ethical hacking, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, and digital forensics
24 units

• Cloud Security & Industry Certification Track
  3 units
• Cyberdefense in the Age of AI
  3 units
• Applied Security Practicum
  3 units
• Professional Practice & Digital Portfolio
  2 units

Fields you can work in after graduation

Graduates can apply these skills across remote and onsite roles, depending on the team, employer, and career path they choose.

• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Security Operations Center Analyst
• Incident Response Analyst
• Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
• Penetration Tester
• Threat Intelligence Analyst
• Digital Forensics Analyst
• Network Security Engineer
• Cloud Security Analyst
• Governance Risk and Compliance Analyst
• Security Awareness Specialist
• Application Security Tester

Career Outcome

Prepare for high-impact defensive security roles across modern organizations.

• Earn credits toward a NUC-accredited B.Sc. degree while building security-focused technical experience.
• Qualify for roles such as Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Operations Analyst, Threat Analyst, Network Security Specialist, and Digital Forensics Associate.
• Develop the ability to identify, explain, and reduce digital security risk.

Learn with people building real career outcomes

Degree learners join an AltSchool community that has already helped thousands of learners build practical skills, graduate with confidence, and move into stronger career opportunities.