B ACHELOR OF S CIENCE IN

C OMPUTER N ETWORK
AND S ECURITY D EGREE
(BS C . CNS)
University of Technology,
The School of Computing and Information Technology Jamaica
(SCIT) offers a four-year programme leading to a Bachelor
of Science in Computer Networking and Security Accredited by the University Council of Jamaica
(UCJ)
(BSc CNS)

Graduates will be grounded in fundamental networking FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

and security concepts and will be problem solvers with AND COMPUTING
excellent written and oral communication skills for both
local and global markets
School of Computing and
Information Technology
DEGREE GOALS

This course of study seeks to establish a curriculum that

helps to drive the innovative use of emerging technologies
and create graduates with the aptitude and skills to drive
real sustainable value creation.
Office of Admissions and Enrolment Management
 Responding to the current fast paced networking and
University of Technology, Jamaica
security environment.
237 Old Hope Road,
Kingston 6
 Setting up, managing and securing virtualized
environments BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
Tel: +(876) 927-1680-8
 Extending the physical networks to meet the needs COMPUTER NETWORK AND
of clients
Richard.Barrett@utech.edu.jm SECURITY DEGREE
Twyla.Allen@utech.edu.jm
(BSC. CNS)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER NETWORK
AND S ECURITY D EGREE (BS C . CNS)

DEGREE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this programme students
should be able to:
 Design, implement, administer and maintain physical
and virtual network systems
 Analyze and evaluate network configuration and
security needs
 Provide secure enterprise network solutions for
varying needs
 Utilize key performance indicators to ensure effective
operations of network resources
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
 Evaluate threats and risks and develop business
continuity management strategies
 Utilize network hardware and software tools to ensure
high network availability
 Communicate effectively to technical and non-
technical audiences
APPLICATION
 Demonstrate employability skills that are appropriate
to the networking and security sectors
graduates will be equipped with skills necessary to perform
penetration testing, provision network security in both physical
and virtual environments, provide cyber-governance and to
function at technical and managerial levels in the computer
security field.
The virtualized computing major will provide graduates with
the ability to successfully respond to an organization’s need to
share scarce and dispersed resources. Graduates will be
equipped with the skills necessary to design, provision, secure
and manage virtual resources by themselves and with
accompanying physical resources.
Candidates for the four (4) years undergraduate programme
are required to have a minimum of five (5) subjects in the
CSEC General Proficiency or the equivalent, inclusive of
Mathematics and English Language at levels 1, 2 or 3 (From
June 1998) or GCE Ordinary level passes at A, B or C.
Applications should be completed online via the university’s
website. Documentary evidence of qualifications must be
will develop individuals as Cyber Security, Virtualization or
Network Management practitioners. These will be scheduled in
the evenings and weekends.
CLASS SCHEDULING AND COST
 Classes will be scheduled during the days, evenings
and weekends to provide flexibility for students.
Students can register for a minimum of 4 modules and
up to a maximum of 6 modules per semester. The cost
per semester will vary depending on the total credits
associated with the modules selected by the student.
 The actual cost will be finalized when students enroll
and select modules. A module selection planner is
available for students to use in planning and
scheduling their modules. Various scholarships are
available as well as a loan from the Student Loan
Bureau (SLB).
CAREER OPTIONS:
  Security Architect
Networking and Virtualization
Specialist
 Cloud Engineer

provided with the application.  Network Administrator

MAJORS  IT Security Engineer
 Chief Information Security Officer
 Virtualization  System Architect-Cloud

STACKABLE CREDITS  Network Engineer

 Security Systems Administrator
 Cybersecurity
 Forensic Computer Analyst
 IT Security Consultant
The cybersecurity major will provide graduates with the The BSc CNS will also offer specialized short courses from its
 Network Analyst
fundamental knowledge and skills required to effectively module listing to individuals in industry or holding a first degree  Penetration Tester
respond to the growing cybersecurity threats. These in any area; as a practitioner’s certification. The short courses  Information Security Analyst
 Systems Administrator