1. Program Overview

The Information Security program is designed to educate highly qualified professionals in the field of cybersecurity and information security. Students are equipped with a strong foundation in mathematics, computer science, and information technology, together with specialized professional knowledge and practical skills in information security.

The program develops competencies in analyzing, designing, implementing, and operating security solutions for modern information systems. Graduates are expected to possess professional ethics, social responsibility, teamwork and communication skills, foreign language proficiency, and the ability to engage in lifelong learning.

The curriculum is structured into two stages: the undergraduate stage leading to a Bachelor’s degree and the advanced specialized stage leading to an Engineering degree in Information Security.

2. Curriculum Structure

The program consists of a total of 151 credits (excluding Physical Education and National Defense Education), distributed among the following knowledge blocks:

The program is organized into two stages:

• Stage 1 (Undergraduate Level): Completion of general education, foundation, and major courses leading to the Bachelor of Information Security degree.
• Stage 2 (Advanced Specialized Level): Completion of advanced specialized courses, engineering internship, and engineering project leading to the Engineer in Information Security degree.

3. Course List

General Education Courses

• Marxist-Leninist Philosophy
• Marxist-Leninist Political Economy
• Scientific Socialism
• Ho Chi Minh Thought
• History of the Communist Party of Vietnam
• English 1, 2, 3
• Basic Informatics
• Calculus
• Linear Algebra
• Probability and Statistics

Elective Courses:

• Experimental Design
• Logic
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Research Methodology

Foundation Courses

• Introduction to Programming
• Programming Practice
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Data Structures and Algorithms Practice
• Computer Architecture
• Discrete Structures
• Database Systems
• Database Practice
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Object-Oriented Programming Practice
• Information Theory and Coding
• Computer Networks
• Computer Networks Practice
• Operating Systems
• Communication and Signal Coding
• .NET Technology

Elective Courses:

• Web Design
• Java Technology
• Python Programming

Major Courses

Required Courses

• Cryptography
• Network Administration
• Computer Network Security
• Computer Network Security Practice
• Network Infrastructure Development
• English for Information Security
• Major Project
• Professional Skills in Industry
• Internship
• Graduation Thesis

Major Elective Courses

• Virtualization and Cloud Computing
• Network Programming
• Malware Analysis and Processing
• Linux Operating Systems
• Vulnerability Analysis and Penetration Testing
• Internet of Things
• Web Programming

System Security Specialization

Required Courses

• Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems Practice
• Digital Forensics
• Network Infrastructure Security
• Network Infrastructure Security Practice

Elective Courses

• Information Systems Security
• Information Systems Security Practice
• Security Monitoring and Incident Response
• Security Monitoring and Incident Response Practice
• Wireless and Mobile Security
• Wireless and Mobile Security Practice
• Firewall Technology
• Firewall Technology Practice

Application Security Specialization

Required Courses

• Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems Practice
• Digital Forensics
• Web and Application Security
• Web and Application Security Practice

Elective Courses

• Information Systems Security
• Information Systems Security Practice
• Ethical Hacking Techniques
• Ethical Hacking Techniques Practice
• Firewall Technology
• Firewall Technology Practice
• IoT Security
• IoT Security Practice

Advanced Specialized Courses (Engineering Stage)

Required Courses

• Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition in Information Security
• Contemporary Topics in Artificial Intelligence
• Engineering Internship
• Engineering Project

Elective Courses

• Social Network Security
• IoT Application Development
• Data Mining Applications in Information Security
• Contemporary Topics in Information Security
• Modern Networking and Communication Technologies
• Blockchain Technology

 4. Admission Information

Applicants must have graduated from high school or an equivalent qualification and satisfy the admission requirements established by Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade.

The program also recognizes prior learning outcomes for applicants holding an associate degree in related disciplines, students transferring from other programs within the university, and candidates pursuing a second bachelor’s degree in accordance with current university regulations.

5. Program Duration and Credit Requirements

The program is designed to be completed in four years and is implemented in two stages. The first stage leads to the Bachelor of Information Security degree, while the second stage provides advanced specialized training leading to the Engineer in Information Security degree.

Students must complete 151 credits in total, excluding Physical Education and National Defense Education courses.

6. Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Information Security program can pursue a wide range of careers in cybersecurity and information security, including:

• Information Security Specialist responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents.
• Security Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure information systems in enterprises, government agencies, and educational institutions.
• Researcher or Research Engineer in cybersecurity and information security at research institutes, universities, and technology organizations.
• Lecturer or Instructor in Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Information Technology at universities and colleges.

Graduates are also well prepared to pursue advanced studies at the master's and doctoral levels in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, and related fields.

7. Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Learining OutComes:

• PLO1 (C3 – Bachelor; C3 – Engineer): Apply fundamental knowledge of science and society, including mathematics, information technology, political theory, law, and management, to professional activities in Information Security.
• PLO2 (C4 – Bachelor; C5 – Engineer): Analyze and organize theoretical and practical knowledge in Information Security to solve professional problems. Engineering graduates are capable of synthesizing disciplinary principles and advanced knowledge to develop appropriate solutions.
• PLO3 (P3 – Bachelor; P4 – Engineer): Demonstrate professional skills and systems thinking to address Information Security challenges. Engineering graduates are capable of analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating information, and developing effective solutions.
• PLO4 (P3 – Bachelor; P3 – Engineer): Demonstrate self-learning, research, and knowledge discovery skills in Information Security.
• PLO5 (A3 – Bachelor; A3 – Engineer): Adhere to professional ethics and responsibilities, including honesty, integrity, and discipline.
• PLO6 (P3 – Bachelor; P3 – Engineer): Effectively collaborate, organize, and work in teams in academic and professional environments.
• PLO7 (P4 – Bachelor; P4 – Engineer): Communicate effectively and utilize foreign languages proficiently for professional purposes.
• PLO8 (R4 – Bachelor; R4 – Engineer): Analyze social and organizational contexts, apply professional knowledge, and propose innovative solutions that meet the needs of industry and society or support entrepreneurial activities in Information Security.
• PLO9 (P3 – Bachelor; P4 – Engineer): Plan, coordinate, evaluate, and continuously improve professional activities in Information Security. Engineering graduates are capable of organizing, managing, and enhancing professional operations.

Competency Scale Legend

• C (Cognitive Domain): Knowledge competency based on Bloom’s Taxonomy.
• P (Psychomotor Domain): Professional and practical skills competency.
• A (Affective Domain): Attitudes, ethics, and professional values.
• R (Crawley Proficiency Rating Scale): Professional autonomy, responsibility, and occupational competence.