Data Management and Cyber Security Specialization
Program Aim
The Data Management and Cyber Security specialization curriculum prepares students for careers in how to deal with the increasing threat of cybercrime that is associated with the rapid technological advancement of today’s world. Pursuing this course can transform you into a cybersecurity expert that can help you land highly sought-after jobs in almost every industry. This programme is designed to help students learn to employ big data and develop comprehensive security strategies, which is vital for the smooth running of every modern organizational infrastructure. students with the applied knowledge and skills needed for a dynamic career in the field of Data management and Cyber Security. The interdisciplinary area of cyber security includes elements of data security. It focuses on how hardware and software systems can be designed and operated to ensure business or institutional security by reducing the threat of unauthorized access or intervention. This program develops students’ abilities to design, implement, and maintain advanced security mechanisms, policies and procedures within information technology environments. This is supported by exposure to data security techniques offering students a solid understanding of cyber risk assessment and safe data management strategies. These skill sets, when consolidated through the completion of an industry work placement and capstone project, will prepare graduates for an exciting career in modern-day data management and cyber security.
Program Objective
The student who graduates with a major in Data Management and Cyber Security will be able to:
- Critically evaluate marketing situations and make informed marketing decisions.
- Explain the significance of global markets and the universal marketing processes to develop global marketing plans.
- Relate how marketing has contributed to the political, economic, and legal environments of today’s global society.
- Develop competency in the technological applications used by the marketing profession.
- Describe the complex nature of corporate ethics and the social responsibility of organizations in the conduct of marketing activities.
- Demonstrate professional and effective written and oral communications skills.
- Develop the leadership skills necessary to function as a senior staff member in a marketing department or marketing agency.
Program Learning Outcomes
The program learning outcomes (PLOs) set out the academic learning, skills, and achievements that the student must reliably demonstrate before graduation.
Upon successful completion of the courses in the Data Management and Cyber Security specialization, the graduating students shall:
- Use appropriate techniques and software to analyze and solve marketing problems.
- Have effective communication skills, both written and oral, in the marketing context.
- Demonstrate critical thinking through effective integration of their marketing knowledge with other disciplines.
- Be current in their knowledge of the marketing discipline and demonstrate professional behavior at all times.
Program Structure
| Year | Semester | Block | code | Subjects | Credits |
| Core Courses | |||||
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Block 1 | IT4101 | Advance Computer Networks | 4 |
| Block 2 | IT4103 | Software Project Management | 4 | ||
| Block 3 | IT4102 | Advanced Database Management System | 4 | ||
| Semester 2 | Block 4 | MG4102 | Research Methodology | 4 | |
| Block 5 | IT4105 | Software Testing and Quality Assurance | 4 | ||
| Block 7 | IT4106 | Advanced Java Programming | 4 | ||
| Specialization Courses | |||||
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | Block 7 | DC4201 | Cryptography | 4 |
| Block 8 | DC4202 | Network Security | 4 | ||
| Block 9 | DC4203 | Information Security | 4 | ||
| Semester 4 | Block 10-12 | IT4205 | Project Work | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | ||||
Mr.Peter Nkhoma
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
“My experience with Texila American University has been really great, it’s a wonderful experience and the lecturers are so friendly and interactive, they are always concerned about the studies of students. Texila American University has a standard education with very latest updated curriculums with concepts applicable to the current world. Latest technologies and wonderful libraries, it was always a wonderful feeling to be a student and to one day be called product of Texila American University.”
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FAQs
The Data Management and Cyber Security Specialization MSIT program at TAU Guyana is a master’s degree program designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in data management, database systems, data analytics, and cyber security measures.
Admission requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field from an accredited institution, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and sometimes standardized test scores like the GRE. Proficiency in data management and cyber security concepts is also beneficial.
The curriculum includes core MSIT courses along with specialized courses focused on data management and cyber security, such as Database Management Systems, Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence, Cyber Security Fundamentals, Network Security, Information Privacy, Risk Management, and Security Compliance.
Graduates can pursue various career paths in data management, database administration, data analysis, cyber security analysis, information security management, risk assessment, compliance auditing, and data protection roles in industries such as IT, finance, healthcare, government agencies, and consulting firms.
Data security focuses on protecting data from unauthorized access, breaches, and theft, while data management involves organizing, storing, and handling data efficiently throughout its lifecycle, including acquisition, storage, retrieval, and disposal.
Information security encompasses protecting all forms of information, including digital and non-digital, from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Cybersecurity specifically deals with protecting digital information and systems from cyber threats, such as hacking, malware, and phishing attacks.
Data management security is crucial for safeguarding sensitive information, ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining business continuity, preserving trust with customers, and mitigating risks of data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage.