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General Education (GE) : Chai Wan/Tsing Yi Campus
#This new degree programme for the Academic Year 2025/26 is under accreditation. The latest programme curriculum and relevant information will be updated on THEi website. THEi reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content, or change the offering campus (e.g., class venue(s)) before class commencement if circumstances so warrant. Details will be announced on THEi website.
Programme Highlights
- Gain practical experience by applying theoretical knowledge to real-world cybersecurity challenges and solutions;
- Develop skills and competencies that are highly valued by the industry; and
- Aligned with industry standards, encompasses 4 core cybersecurity topics and foundational knowledge in Software security, Network security, Data security and Security Management and Human Factor ensuring a well-rounded education in cybersecurity.
Career Prospects
Graduates may enter career as Security Analyst, System Security Administrator, Security Engineer, Security Specialist, Security Auditor, System Administrator, System Engineer and I.T. Technical Support.
Professional Recognitions
Graduates are ready to sit in the following certification examination:
- Cisco CyberOps Associate certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Entrance Requirements
Entrance Requirements for Year 3:
Higher Diploma OR equivalent sub-degree qualifications/studies in a relevant area of study.
Remarks:
- Additional core modules maybe required (with fee charged) for sub-degree graduates according to the educational background of individuals.
- All applicants are screened and selected by an Admission Panel. If interview is required, it would be conducted in English.
- For enquiry please contact Department of Digital Innovation and Technology at 3890 8323 (Phone) or 3890 8386 (WhatsApp).
Tuition Fee
- The tuition fees are charged according to the number of credit points taken during a semester.
- The tuition fee for academic year 2025/26 per credit:
Local Students Non-local Students HK$ 3,930 HK$ 4,730
Programme Curriculum
This is a credit-based programme, which students will normally complete over 2 years (in 4 semesters). Students are required to take 60 credit points with modules as shown below.
Year 3
- Algorithms & Complexity for Security
- Introduction to Cryptography
- Network & Cyber Defence
- Ethical Hacking
- Software Development Security
- Operating System Security
- Designing Secure Systems
- Human Behaviour in Cyber Systems
- Work-Integrated Learning (Summer Semester)
- GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies
- GE Core Module: Chinese 2
Year 4
- Incident Management & Digital Forensics
- Security Management & Audit
- Security & Artificial Intelligence
- Final Year Project 1
- Final Year Project 2
- GE Core Module: English for Professional Purposes
- General Education Elective Module 1
- General Education Elective Module 2
- Programme Elective Module: Programme Elective 1
Programme Elective Modules
- Applied Cryptography & Blockchain Technology
- Cyber Warfare