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Course ID
SEC
Cycles
3 years
Credits
180
Semesters
6

In a world where computing is increasingly vital, we prepare tomorrow's professionals with advanced knowledge and hands-on coding experience in cybersecurity.

Why choose this program?

  • Sustainability of the cybersecurity technology; 
  • Students’ spiritual wisdom; 
  • Students’ know-how. Intensive practice and real academic experience;
  • Presenting at conference meetings;
  • To develop excellent oral communication skills and also excellent written communication skills documented through publications along the years of student development;
  • Opportunities for scientific research and professional growth;
  • Career support both locally and internationally;
  • Competitive salary and job security in a fast-growing sector.
What does WBU offer?

  • Learn from the Best Experts – The core of the education provided by the department of computer science at Western Balkans University is to forge new generations of graduates within the discipline of theoretical and applied computer science. The educational plan is centered on two fundamental objectives. One objective is excellence in teaching and the other objective is excellence in research. The combination of these two activities within the academic activity of the teacher can determine the basis for the students to acquire new and state of the art knowledge so as to be competitive in the job market.
  • We Have a Mission for You - Our students ought then to be well educated, and that implies that they have in mind to contribute technological sustainability to the planet. This contribution is within the context of their best capacity determined by the passion that the spiritual wisdom can unleash in themselves. And naturally, because of the engineering-oriented focus of computer science, our students can learn how to make things work into a machine.

  • Our Work Philosophy - The work philosophy has the foundations on three main principles. 1. Serving students. 2. Serving faculty. 3. Serving society. The implementation of the principles will be attuned to the deliverance of moral values and ethics. What need to be considered is that the individual’s learning is a process that drives human evolution within the framework of the best contribution to society achieved by the graduated students whom will set the foundation of society in the future. 
  • The Outcome - The strategy for the formation of the newly graduates is to provide the students with the skills needed to proceed in their career as potential new stakeholders of society in the future. To this purpose, the department is seeking to provide know-how through a compelling curriculum. And the department provides professionals in teaching that will give the students the possibility to grow and nurture their skills while being students at Western Balkan University.
  • A Unique Study Program – the only one of its kind in the country and region – Study in a curriculum aligned with the Bologna Charter and EU directives. The modern and inclusive curriculum, focused on cybersecurity, reflects the latest technological developments and industry demands, balancing theory with practice. Through institutional agreements and Erasmus+ mobility offered at Western Balkans University, expand your academic and professional training across the EU and beyond. 
 
 
 
  • Merit-based Scholarships – Apply for Excellence Scholarships, Institutional Scholarships, Partner Institutions Scholarships, or "New Perspectives" Scholarships offered at WBU and receive up to 100% tuition fee reduction.
  • State-of-the-Art Laboratories – Train using advanced laboratory equipment in our well-equipped facilities, including the Laboratory of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Image and Signal Processing, Image Computing, and Biomedical Imaging. Enhance your skills further in cybersecurity through collaborations with expert teaching professionals at Western Balkans University.
  • Professional Practice – Internship Opportunities in the Leading Companies and Laboratories – Experience firsthand the challenges and successes in coding with w wide array of computer programming languages by developing professional practices and internships at leading companies in Albania. Beyond academic practice, benefit from paid internships offered by our partners – starting as early as your first year of study.
  • English-Language Study Program – Learn in English in an international program with appropriate literature. Communication in classes and practice also takes place in English, helping you master international scientific terminology.
  • Innovation and Scientific Research – Engage in research projects, conferences, workshops, etc., contributing to advancements in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and wide array of cybersecurity disciplines – starting as early as your first year of study.
  • Support for Certification and International Career – During your studies, you will have continuous support from academic staff in preparing for national professional experience, as well as international certifications from EU countries, paving the way for a global career. The university also offers active career counseling, assistance in settling into the job market after graduation, and guidance in applications for further studies or employment abroad.
 

What will you study?

First Year 

In the first year, you will build the scientific foundations of the profession through the study of the basic sciences in cybersecurity, data science and image processing. You will: 

  • Understand the importance of cybersecurity in the nowadays industry.
  • Learn basic concepts, programming and mathematics.
  • Develop interaction with qualified personnel in the field of cybersecurity.
  • Apply theoretical knowledge in basic lab and professional practice.
At Large - Experience with multivariate statistics techniques like correlation, discriminative analysis, analysis of variance.

Second Year

During the second year, you will deepen your programming skills related to cybersecurity and data science. You will:

  • Perform coding of artificial neural networks.
  • Coding of cybersecurity applications.
  • Study machine learning.
  • Strengthen these skills through specialized professional practice.
At Large - Feed-forward artificial neural networks for pattern recognition, Jacobi algorithm for the extraction of the eigenvectors of a symmetric multivariate matrix like the inertia of digital rigid body.

Third Year 

In the third year, you will engage in advanced practices and develop an independent professional approach. You will:

  • Learn modern applications of cybersecurity in the industry.
  • Prepare to work in interdisciplinary teams in cybersecurity.
  • Complete with advanced professional practice and a final thesis or comprehensive exam, demonstrating readiness to practice independently and professionally.
At Large – In addition to software coding skills you will develop excellent oral communication skills and also excellent written communication skills.

Career Opportunities after Graduation:

Graduates can work in the industry or in research centers as:

Computer Scientis
·         Computer Programmer
·         Math Modeler

Data Scientist

Research Scientist
·         Research Associate
·         Research Assistant

Editorial Assistant in Cybersecurity Journals.

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Study Program Curriculum

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 SEN 101 Introduction to Programming Mandatory English A 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
2 SEN 103 Mathematical Analysis Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 SEN 105 Database Systems Mandatory English B 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
4 SEN 107 Professional Skills Mandatory English A 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
5 SEN 109 Logical Circuits Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
6 SEN 111 / SEN 113 / SEN 115 Foreign Language - English I / German I/ Italian I Mandatory English / German / Italian D 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 SEN 102 Linear Algebra Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
2 SEN 104 Object Oriented Programming Mandatory English A 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
3 SEN 106 Web Programming Mandatory English B 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
4 SEN 108 Numerical Analysis Mandatory English A 45 0 15 0 65 3.5 5
5 SEN 110 Discrete Mathematics Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
6 SEN 112 Foreign Language - English II / German II/I Italian II Mandatory English / German / Italian D 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 SEC 201 Security Technologies Standards Mandatory English B 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
2 SEN 203 Data Structures and Algorithms Mandatory English B 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
3 SEN 205 Introduction to Data Science Mandatory English B 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
4 SEN 207 Operating Systems Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
5 SEN 209 Artificial Intelligence Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
6 SEC 211 Introduction to Cyber Security Mandatory English B 30 0 30 0 65 3 5

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 SEN 202 Computer Organization Mandatory English B 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
2 SEN 204 Machine Learning Mandatory English B 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
3 SEN 206 Computer Networks Mandatory English B 45 0 15 0 65 3.5 5
4 SEC 208 Penetration Testing Mandatory English C 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
5 SEN 210 Server Administration Mandatory English C 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
6 FIN 303 Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Mandatory English B 30 0 30 0 65 3 5

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 SEC 301 Final Year Project / Professional Practice Mandatory English D 0 15 0 60 100 2.5 7
2 SEC 303 Network Security Mandatory English B 30 0 30 0 90 3 6
3 SEC 305 Systems Security Management Mandatory English B 30 0 30 0 90 3 6
4 SEC 307 Secure Software Process Mandatory English C 30 0 30 0 90 3 6
5 SEC 311 / SEC 313 / SEC 315 / SEC 317 Malware An. / Eth. Hacking / Cyber Threat Intell. / DB Sec Elective English C 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 SEC 302 Data Security Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 90 3 6
2 SEC 304 Cyber Security Analysis Mandatory English B 30 0 30 0 90 3 6
3 SEN 306 Cloud Computing Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 90 3 6
4 ECO 202 / ECO 206 / ECO 312 / SEN 314 / Pub Fin. / Eco. with a Focus on Sustainability / E-Comm. / EU Tax. Elective English C 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
5 SEC 310 Diploma Thesis / Final Exam Mandatory English E 0 15 0 0 160 0.5 7