Business Report :
Bringing world class international education opportunities closer to Bangladeshi students, Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) has now introduced an international bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security on Tuesday.
Through their collaboration with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) from UK, UCB is offering the country’s first ever three year degree in Cyber Security.
The Cyber Security degree has been designed entirely by UCLan, ensuring a global standard of education for Bangladeshi students. Students will have the opportunity to complete their whole degree in Dhaka or move to the UK to study for one or two years.
The program features a team of distinguished lecturers, all of whom have been approved by UCLan and who have studied leading universities.
The world-class faculty will ensure a robust academic foundation for UCB students through emphasizing practical skills, and incorporating labs, workshops, and real-world scenarios, equipping students for real-life professional challenges.
Benefitting from UCLan’s collaboration with the Lancashire Cyber Partnership (LCP) and the National Cyber Force (NCF) of the UK, the UCB program will provide students with unique networking opportunities to gain a competitive edge in their careers.
The graduates of the BSc in Cyber Security programme will beequipped to pursue diverse roles in various cyber sectors, including Cyber Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Network Security Engineer, Digital Forensics Investigator, Information Security Consultant, and more.
Prof Hew Gill, President and Provost, Universal College Bangladesh, said, “Cyber security professionals are globally in high demand.