Information Security Co-operative Education Programme Cohort 2021/2022
Overview
The Bachelor of Computing in Information Security aims to:
- To provide a broad-based, inter-disciplinary information security undergraduate programme within NUS.
- To contribute to the national focus on growing the pool of cyber security professionals in Singapore.
- To produce graduates who are able to understand information security issues and practices from both technical and organisational points of view.
Graduates of this programme are expected to have possible career choices as software engineers, systems administrators, malware researchers, security analyst, cybersecurity incident responder, and security consultant. They are expected to find employment in industries that deal with sensitive information (e.g., banks, insurance, defence), government organisations, and firms that provide security consultation/systems/services.
This programme enables students to attain, by the time of graduation:
- Strong knowledge of computer science foundations and fundamentals, including (a) familiarity with common computer science themes and principles, (b) high-level understanding of systems as a whole, (c) understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of computer science and their influences in practice.
- An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, components, or program to meet the security needs.
- An understanding of the processes and challenges that support the delivery and management of information security in an organisation.
- An ability to function effectively in teams to accomplish a common goal.
- An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organisations, and society.
- Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
- An ability to use the current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for information security practice.
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Computing (Information Security) Co-operative Education Programme requires at least 160 units.
(i) PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS (120 units)
Computing Foundation
CS1010 Programming Methodology 1
CS1231S Discrete Structures
CS2040C Data Structures and Algorithms
CS2100 Computer Organisation
CS2102 Database Systems
CS2113T Software Engineering and Object-oriented Programming 2
CS2105 Introduction to Computer Networks
CS2106 Introduction to Operating Systems
IS3103 Information Systems Leadership and Communication
Information Security Requirements
CS2107 Introduction to Information Security
CS3235 Computer Security
IFS4201 Information Security Industry Capstone Project (part of Internship III)
IS4231 Information Security Management
Complete 12 units from the following list of courses:
CS3236 Introduction to Information Theory
CS4230 Foundations of Modern Cryptography
Either
CS4236 Cryptography Theory and Practice; or
MA4261 Coding and Cryptography
CS4238 Computer Security Practice
CS4239 Software Security
CS4257 Algorithmic Foundations of Privacy
CS4276 IoT Security
CS5231 Systems Security
CS5321 Network Security
CS5322 Database Security
CS5331 Web Security
CS5332 Biometric Authentication
IFS4101 Legal Aspects of Information Security
IFS4102 Digital Forensics
IFS4103 Penetration Testing Practice
IS4204 IT Governance
IS4233 Legal Aspects of Information Technology
IS4234 Governance, Regulation, and Compliance Technology
IS4238 Strategic Cybersecurity
IS4302 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
Other courses approved by the School of Computing UG Office
Computing Breadth
Complete 8 units of CP-coded, CS-coded or IS-coded courses at level-3000 or above.
IT Professionalism
IS1103 Ethics in Computing or IS1108 Digital Ethics and Data Privacy
CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals 2
Mathematics
MA1521 Calculus for Computing
Either MA1522 Linear Algebra for Computing
or MA2001 Linear Algebra I
ST2334 Probability and Statistics 3
Co-operative Scheme Additional Requirements
IFS2200 Information Security Immersion Programme
IFS4202 Information Security Practicum Programme
(ii) UNIVERSITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (20 units)
One programme requirement isused to satisfy the new university level requirements, specifically CS1010 will will satisfy the Digital Literacy pillar.
(iii) UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES (20 units)
Students who aim for Honours (Highest Distinction) must pass the CP4101 BComp Dissertation. The modular credits for CP4101 will count towards Unrestricted Electives. The students in the Co-operative Education Programme for Information Security can complete the BComp Dissertation in the following ways:
Option 1: The student can complete CP4101 over Year 3 Sem 2 and Year 4 Sem 2 subject to the approval of the supervisor.
Option 2: The student can work on FYP only supervised by academic staff from NUS over Year 4 (Sem 1 and Sem 2). In this case, 6-unit workload for FYP during industrial attachment in Year 4 Sem 1 will be treated similar to taking evening courses during internship. Internship III will still be mapped to IFS4201 Information Security Industry Capstone Project (8 units) and IFS4202 Information Security Practicum Programme (6 units).
Option 3: The student can complete CP4101 jointly supervised by the industry supervisor and an academic staff from School of Computing in Year 4. The FYP will be initiated when the student is in industry in Year 4 Sem 1 and will be completed in the semester he/she returns to NUS, i.e., Year 4 Sem 2. In this case, Internship III will be mapped to IFS4201 Information Security Industry Capstone Project (8 units) and CP4101 BComp Dissertation (First semester). Both IFS4201 and CP4101 are graded.
University Scholars Programme (Information Security)
Students in the University Scholars Programme who choose the Bachelor of Computing (Information Security) major will take the Information Security programme, but with the following variations:
- They will not be required to read CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals. It is replaced by USP Foundation course: Writing and Critical Thinking.
- They have course exemption via directly recognising up to 8 units of School of Computing prescribed courses towards USP Inquiry cum ISM requirement.
Summary of degree requirement for Bachelor of Computing in Information Security - Co-operative Education Programme
| Courses | Units | Subtotals |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS 1 | 20 | |
| PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS | 120 | |
| Computing Foundation | 36 | |
| CS1010 Programming Methodology 2 | 4 | |
| CS1231S Discrete Structures | 4 | |
| CS2040C Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 | |
| CS2100 Computer Organisation | 4 | |
| CS2102 Database Systems | 4 | |
| CS2113T Software Engineering & Object-oriented Programming 3 | 4 | |
| CS2105 Introduction to Computer Networks | 4 | |
| CS2106 Introduction to Operating Systems | 4 | |
| IS3103 Information Systems Leadership and Communication | 4 | |
| Information Security Requirements | 32 | |
| CS2107 Introduction to Information Security | 4 | |
| IFS4201 Information Security Industry Capstone Project Part of Internship III | 8 | |
| CS3235 Computer Security | 4 | |
| IS4231 Information Security Management | 4 | |
| Programme Electives Complete 12 units from the following list of courses: CS3236 Introduction to Information Theory CS4230 Foundations of Modern Cryptography Either CS4236 Cryptography Theory and Practice; or MA4261 Coding and Cryptography CS4238 Computer Security Practice CS4239 Software Security CS4257 Algorithmic Foundations of Privacy CS4276 IoT Security CS5231 Systems Security CS5321 Network Security CS5322 Database Security CS5331 Web Security CS5332 Biometric Authentication IFS4101 Legal Aspects of Information Security IFS4102 Digital Forensics IFS4103 Penetration Testing Practice IS4204 IT Governance IS4233 Legal Aspects of Information Technology IS4234 Governance, Regulation, and Compliance Technology IS4238 Strategic Cybersecurity IS4302 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies Other courses approved by the School of Computing UG Office | 12 | |
| Computing Breadth | 20 | |
| Complete 8 units of CP-coded, CS-coded or IS-coded courses at level-3000 or above. | 8 | |
| Industrial Experience Requirement 4 | 12 | |
| CP3880 Advanced Technology Attachment Programme Internship II | 12 | |
| IT Professionalism | 8 | |
| IS1103 Ethics in Computing or IS1108 Digital Ethics and Data Privacy | 4 | |
| CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals | 4 | |
| Mathematics | 12 | |
| MA1521 Calculus for Computing | 4 | |
| MA1522 Linear Algebra for Computing or MA2001 Linear Algebra I | 4 | |
| ST2334 Probability and Statistics 5 | 4 | |
| Co-operative Scheme Additional Requirements | 12 | |
| IFS2200 Information Security Immersion Programme Internship I | 6 | |
| IFS4202 Information Security Practicum Programme Part of Internship III | 6 | |
| UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES 6 | 20 | |
| Grand Total | 160 |
Footnotes:
1 Students can refer to:https://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/academic-information-policies/undergraduate-students/general-education/for-students-admitted-from-AY2021-22 for the requirements for University Level Requirements. One programme requirement is used to satisfy the new university level requirements, specifically CS1010 will satisfy the Digital Literacy pillar.
2 CS1010 can be replaced by CS1101S Programming Methodology.
3 Students taking CS2113T Software Engineering & Object-Oriented Programming must take CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals in the same semester.
4 For students who opt for NOC programme, the additional MCs beyond the 12-MCs allocated to Industry Experience Requirement should be taken from Unrestricted Electives and/or exempted courses.
5 Students pursuing a Second Major in Mathematics or Statistics should take ST2334 Probability and Statistics. If a student has taken (ST2131 or MA2216 or MA2116) and ST2132, then the student does not need to take ST2334.
6 Students without A-level mathematics are required to complete MA1301 or MA1301X Introductory Mathematics as part of the UE.
