Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman

CYBERSECURITY

Bachelor Degree Program in English

Department of Computer Mathematics and Information Security of Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman has a considerable experience in teaching mathematical and professional disciplines in English as part of the Bachelor Degree Program.

The proposed  English-Taught Cyber​​security Program with the qualification (degree) of Bachelor is intended for Ukrainian and foreign entrants with a high level of English language proficiency, who aim at getting the modern IT education and discover new perspectives for professional and personal growth.

The term of study is 4 years. Form of study - full-time.

The Cybersecurity Program is relevant at present because according to the Global Information Security Workforce Study (GISWS), the shortage of experienced cybersecurity experts in the world can reach 1.8 million people by 2022. The main objective of this program is to train a new generation of IT specialists, experts capable to work in the current conditions of global competition, develop and use information security and cybersecurity technologies for solving problems faced by information, economic, financial, social, political, and organizational systems.

Benefits of the English-language Cyber​​security Program:

  • international educational standards of education;
  • training of IT professionals, having a good knowledge of:
  • methodology and technology,
  • development and operation of integrated information security systems,
  • sources and means of influencing threats to the information security objects of the state,
  • computing facilities
  • information systems
  • combating cybercrime.

Learning technologies of the Cybersecurity Program:

  • conducting case studies and laboratory lessons using modern software packages and Internet technologies and attracting IT specialists from major international companies Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, etc.;
  • using the modern educational technologies based on the Training and Scientific Laboratory Cybersecurity Polygon, the Scientific Laboratory of Information Management Systems and Technologies, the Laboratory of System Analysis and Management Decision Making, the Laboratory of Cryptography, the Laboratory of Software and Hardware Protection;
  • a training portal with relevant methodological tools such as e-textbooks, webinars, online conferences and cloud and remote technology use;
  • using the modern information systems and computer technologies, standard, special and industry packages of applications in the field of cybersecurity.

 

Additional features of the Cyber​security Program:

  • short-term and long-term study abroad, in particular at the Brno University of Technology at the Department of Business and Management, which offers wide opportunities for professional internships, acquaintance with the social, economic, cultural specifics, and traditions of different countries of the world;
  • national and international certificates of KNEU and partner universities under the student exchange programs;
  • domestic and international certificates of professional organizations and IT associations (Cisco).

Training profile

The program combines the disciplines of mathematical, natural sciences, general economic, humanitarian and professional cycles, including selective disciplines chosen by the students independently.

Mandatory curricula components

  • Foreign Language
  • Operating Systems
  • Philosophy
  • Ukrainian Studies
  • Introduction to the speciality
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Algebra and Geometry
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Differential Equations
  • Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics
  • Physics
  • Mathematical Logic and Theory of Algorithms
  • Theory of Information Systems
  • Computer Mathematics
  • Information Security Economy
  • Programming and Algorithmic Languages
  • Architecture of Computer Systems
  • Theory of Information and Coding
  • Applied Cryptology
  • Fundamentals of the Ring Theory, Signals and Processes in Electronics
  • Information and Communication Systems
  • Information Security Management
  • Information Protection in ICS
  • Organization of Databases and Repositories
  • Integrated Information Security Systems: Design, Implementation, Support
  • Regulatory Support of Information Security
  • Cybersecurity : Theory and Practice
  • Computer Steganographia
  • Digital Processing of Signals and Images
  • Intellectual Analysis
  • Special Sections of Mathematics

Optional curricular components

  • Business Informatics
  • Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
  • GamesTheory
  • Bibliographic Research
  • Electronics
  • Cloud Computing Technologies
  • Security of Communications and Networks
  • Fundamentals of Metrology and Measurement
  • Web Technologies
  • Econophysics
  • Cyberspace Conflict Management
  • Fundamentals of Cryptography
  • Economic Security
  • Cyberspace Statistics
  • System Programming
  • Information Culture
  • Personnel Management and Personnel Security
  • Security and Privacy
  • Digital Economy
  • Theory of Cyberspace Risk
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Science
  • Monitoring Systems
  • Behavioral Economics in Cyberspace
  • Language of Business Communication and Teamwork
  • Cybersecurity of Business
  • State Information Security

 


Contacts:

54/1 Peremohy Avenue, room 109, Kyiv, tel.: 456-31-62 (for citizens of Ukraine)

54/1 Peremohy Avenue, room 418, Kyiv, tel: 38 (044) 456-03-02 38 (050) 385-60-36 (for international students)

Welcome to our Bachelor English-language Cyber​security Program!

Last redaction: 14.07.20