Information Security Co-operative Education Programme Cohort 2024/2025
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) COMMON CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS 1 (40 units)
(ii) PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS (100 units)
Computer Science Foundation
CS1231S Discrete Structures
CS2030 Programming Methodology II
CS2040C Data Structures and Algorithms
CS2100 Computer Organisation
CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals and CS2103T Software Engineering 2
CS2105 Introduction to Computer Networks
CS2106 Introduction to Operating Systems
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 8 units from the following list of Information Security electives:
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 4000-level or above courses approved by the School of Computing UG Office
Computing Requirements
Computing Breadth: Complete 4 units of CP-coded, CS-coded or IS-coded courses at level-3000 or above.
Mathematics
MA1521 Calculus for Computing
MA1522 Linear Algebra for Computing
ST2334 Probability and Statistics 3
CP3880 Advanced Technology Attachment Programme (Internship II)
Co-operative Scheme Additional Requirements
IFS2200 Information Security Immersion Programme
IFS4202 Information Security Practicum Programme
(iii) UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES (20 units)
Students without A-level or H2 Mathematics or equivalentare required to complete MA1301/X Introductory Mathematics or equivalent as part of the UE
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 University Level Requirements (ULR). CS1010 will satisfy the Digital Literacy pillar.
2: Students taking CS2103T Software Engineering must take CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals in the same semester.
3: Students pursuing a Second Major in Mathematics or Statistics should take ST2334 Probability and Statistics.
Students who aim for Honours (Highest Distinction) must pass the CP4101 BComp Dissertation. The CP4101 units 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.
Summary of degree requirement for Bachelor of Computing in Information Security - Co-operative Education Programme
| Courses | Units | Subtotals |
|---|---|---|
| COMMON CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS 1 | 40 | |
| University Level Requirements: 6 University Pillars | 24 | |
| Digital Literacy — CS1010 Programming Methodology | 4 | |
| Critique and Expression — ES2660 Communicating in the Information Age | 4 | |
| Cultures and Connections — GEC% | 4 | |
| Data Literacy — Either GEA1000, BT1101, ST1131 or DSE1101 | 4 | |
| Singapore Studies — GES% | 4 | |
| Communities and Engagement — GEN% | 4 | |
| Computer Ethics | 4 | |
| IS1108 Digital Ethics and Data Privacy | 4 | |
Interdisciplinary & Cross-Disciplinary Education Comprises of Interdisciplinary (ID) Courses and Cross-disciplinary (CD) Courses Students are required to take 12 units from the above courses with at least two ID courses and no more than one CD course to satisfy the 12 units required in this group. | 12 | |
| PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS | 100 | |
| Computer Science Foundation | 32 | |
| CS1231S Discrete Structures | 4 | |
| CS2030 Programming Methodology | 4 | |
| CS2040C Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 | |
| CS2100 Computer Organisation | 4 | |
| CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals and CS2103T Software Engineering 2 | 8 | |
| CS2105 Introduction to Computer Networks | 4 | |
| CS2106 Introduction to Operating Systems | 4 | |
| Information Security Requirements | 28 | |
| CS2107 Introduction to Information Security | 4 | |
| IFS4201 Information Security Industry Capstone Project Mapped to part of Internship III | 8 | |
| CS3235 Computer Security | 4 | |
| IS4231 Information Security Management | 4 | |
| Programme Electives Complete 8 units from the following list of Information Security electives: 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 4000-level or above courses approved by the School of Computing UG Office | 8 | |
| Computing Requirements | 4 | |
| Computing Breadth: Complete 4 units of CP-coded, CS-coded or IS-coded courses at level-3000 or above. | 4 | |
| Mathematics | 12 | |
| MA1521 Calculus for Computing | 4 | |
| MA1522 Linear Algebra for Computing | 4 | |
| ST2334 Probability and Statistics 3 | 4 | |
| CP3880 Advanced Technology Attachment Programme Internship II | 12 | |
| 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 4 | 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 University Level Requirements (ULR). CS1010 will satisfy the Digital Literacy pillar.
2 Students taking CS2103T Software Engineering must take CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals in the same semester.
3 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.
4 Students without A-level or H2 Mathematics or equivalent are required to complete MA1301/X Introductory Mathematics or equivalent as part of the UE.
