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JOINT UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN CYBER SECURITY WITH NEW JERSEY CITY

Caucasus University and the New Jersey City University have a first three-year undergraduate program in cybersecurity, after which the student will receive both a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Caucasus University and a bachelor’s degree in cyber security from New Jersey City University. 

Unique aspects of the program: 

  • Joint undergraduate program, which involves obtaining two degrees;
  • The first three-year undergraduate program in Georgia;
  • Foreign highly qualified lecturers.

Program language: English

 Program duration: 

  • The 3-year undergraduate program covers the first 5 semesters of study in Georgia with Georgian and foreign professors, and the last, 6th semester, the student continues their studies in New Jersey, USA.

Awarded Degrees: 

  • Caucasus University – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science;
  • New Jersey City University – Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security.

International rankings and accreditation: 

  • Today, New Jersey City University is one of the state’s highest profile universities and one of the few institutions in the country to have federal rights in both cybersecurity and intelligence.
  • The New Jersey City University Cyber ​​Defense Program has been named the National Center for Academic Arts in Cyber ​​Defense Education (CAE-CDE);

The objectives of the Program in Cybersecurity are to:

  • Provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of the theoretical aspects of higher education disciplines, which prepares the person for further study at the Master’s degree program or work with a qualification.
  • Provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and professional training to pursue careers in the rapidly growing field of Cybersecurity.
  • Prepare high-level, competitive specialists with the broad theoretical knowledge and practice-oriented, transferable skills necessary for professional development in modern ICT field with the focus on security.
  • To satisfy the demand of Cybersecurity workforce in the government and private industry.

 

Information

Program Name: Joint Program in Cyber Security

Degree level: Bachelor

Type of Educational Program:  Academic 

Language of Instruction: English

Expected Qualification From Caucasus University : In English – Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 0613

Expected Qualification From New Jersey City University: In English – Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security 

Date of Program Approval: 07.10.2021( №01/01-66)

Program structure

200 ECTS (120 US credits) credits are envisaged to achieve the results of the Joint Bachelor’s Program in Cybersecurity and the standard duration of the Program is 3 (three) academic years, the first two years (150 ECTS / 75 ECTS a year) at Caucasus University and the last 3rd year (50 ECTS / 30 US credits) at New Jersey City University (NJCU).

The program is envisaging:

  • Mandatory learning courses -170 ECTS credits;
  • Optional learning courses – 15 ECTS credits
  • University Mandatory learning courses – 10 ECTS credits;
  • University Optional learning courses – 5 ECTS credits;
    Program Volume in Credits

    200 ECTS (120 US credits) credits are envisaged to achieve the results of the Joint Bachelor’s Program in Cybersecurity and the standard duration of the Program is 3 (three) academic years, the first two years (150 ECTS / 75 ECTS a year) at Caucasus University and the last 3rd year (50 ECTS / 30 US credits) at New Jersey City University (NJCU).
    A credit is a unit for volume of work that is required from the students in terms of time spent. 1 ECTS credit is worth of 25 hours of student’s academic workload (which includes class hours and time spent on independent work, midterm and final examinations, as well as homework assignments).

    The program envisages learning courses of a narrow sphere and of free components:

    Learning courses of a narrow sphere (185 ECTS credits):

    – Mandatory learning courses -170 ECTS credits;
    – Optional learning courses – 15 ECTS credits

    Learning courses of free component (15 ECTS credits):
    – University Mandatory learning courses – 10 ECTS credits;
    – University Optional learning couses – 5 ECTS credits;

    In case a foreign student attests the level of general English language proficiency defined by the program, he / she will be exempted from passing English language courses and will study the courses form the program’s elective  learning courses of free component.

    Admission Requirements

    • Any person having a secondary education is entitled to enroll in the Undergraduate Program in Cybersecurity. The precondition for admission to the program is to pass the Unified National Examination. Any exceptions to the Law on Enrolment at Higher Education Institutions are allowed only in the cases prescribed by Law.
    • Passing the English Language as a foreign language exam in the Unified National Examinations is a mandatory requirement for program enrollment.
    • Prospective students eligible for the program without having passed the Unified National Examinations must confirm English language B2 level proficiency (IELTS-6.0; TOEFL-78; or other relevant international certificate confirming B2 level proficiency) or he/she has to pass an English language B2 level exam administered by the Caucasus University
    • Mobility to the program is allowed in accordance with procedures set by the relevant law.

    Program Objective

    The objectives of the Program in Cybersecurity are to:
    • Provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of the theoretical aspects of higher education disciplines, which prepares the person for further study at the Master’s degree program or work with a qualification.
    • Provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and professional training to pursue careers in the rapidly growing field of Cybersecurity.
    • Prepare high-level, competitive specialists with the broad theoretical knowledge and practice-oriented, transferable skills necessary for professional development in modern ICT field with the focus on security.
    • To satisfy the demand of Cybersecurity workforce in the government and private industry.

      Program Learning Outcomes

      Upon completion of the Bachelor’s degree program in Cybersecurity, the graduate will acquire the following competencies:
      • Describes security design principles and identifies the security mechanisms to implement desired security principles.
      • Analyzes complex computational problems and selects the appropriate algorithm for their solution.
      • Applies the principles of programming, computer systems, the latest approaches and technological tools in practice.
      • Evaluates the architecture of a typical, complex system and identifies potential risks, vulnerabilities , and points at which specific security technologies/ methods should be employed.
      • Identifies which cryptographic protocols, tools and techniques are appropriate for a given situation.
      • Identifies malicious activities and attacks in the system and recommends appropriate response capabilities.
      • Executes incident response activities and helps to solve cyber-crime investigations.
      • Appreciates and shares technology-related values, ethical and social responsibilities with others.

      Building a Career

      Program graduates will have an opportunity to work in a variety of environments such as industry, government, private and business organizations. As a rule, the work of graduates involves the following types of activities:

      analyzing problems for solutions, formulating and testing, working in teams for product development, penetration testing and protecting the organizations against cyber attacks . Examples of job titles of program graduates may include: System and Security Administrator, Software Developer, Computer Communications Specialist, Cyber security specialist, penetration tester, cryptographer etc.

      Study Continuation Opportunities 

      The program graduates can continue their studies at any of Master’s Degree programs in Georgia or abroad, in accordance with the regulation required by the law.

      Information

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      COLLABORATION BETWEEN CAUCASUS UNIVERSITY AND NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY

      Caucasus University and New Jersey City University have been Collaborating Since 2019, after Singing an academic cooperation agreement. Under the agreement, a double degree undergraduate program in cybersecurity was developed.

      DOUBLE DEGREE CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM:

      The Caucasus University and New Jersey City University (USA) double degree program is the first 3-year bachelor’s program in cybersecurity in Georgia, upon completion of which the student will receive diplomas from the two universities. The program awards the student a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the Caucasus School of Technology and a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity from New Jersey City University (USA). The 3-year undergraduate program involves studying in Georgia for the first 5 semesters with Georgian and foreign professors, and in the last, 6th semester, the student continues their studies in New Jersey, USA.

       CAUCASUS SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY:

      The Caucasus School of Technology was founded in 2008. Its purpose is to train competitive specialists in line with the latest requirements of the field. The school is equipped with modern
      laboratories, studios, and spaces for practical work. Since 2021, Caucasus School of Technology has been cooperating with BIT SENTINEL, the organizer of the large-scale European cybersecurity event “DefCamp”. Based on this cooperation, Caucasus University and its partner, the Scientific CyberSecurity Association, have been empowered to hold international cybersecurity events—hackathons—in the Caucasus region. As part of this collaboration, a CyberSecurity Center has been set up at the School of Technology to conduct ethical hacking courses using BIT SENTINEL and CyberEDU special virtual machines and

      NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY 

      New Jersey City University was founded in 1927 in New Jersey, USA. Today, it is amongst the most specialized and experienced universities in the state. New Jersey City University is one of the few institutions in the country to have federal rights in both cybersecurity and intelligence. NJCU’s Cyber Defense program has been named as a National Center of Academic Excellence
      in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).