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Assessment and Grading:

The assessment and grading for the Foundation Year program could follow an A-level equivalent system, considering both coursework and final exams. Here’s a hypothetical grading scale:

Course Content

Section 1. Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

University Year 1: Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security (120 Credits)

  • Fundamentals of cybersecurity principles and concepts.
  • Overview of threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management.
  • Grading: Distinction, Merit, Pass, Fail
  • Understanding network security protocols and practices.
  • Implementation of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption.
  • Grading: Distinction, Merit, Pass, Fail
  • Secure coding practices and principles.
  • Identifying and mitigating common software vulnerabilities.
  • Grading: Distinction, Merit, Pass, Fail
 
  • Analysis of various cyber threats (malware, phishing, DDoS).
  • Strategies for incident response and recovery.
  • Grading: Distinction, Merit, Pass, Fail
  • Principles of cryptography and encryption algorithms.
  • Securing data in transit and at rest.
  • Grading: Distinction, Merit, Pass, Fail
  • Legal frameworks and regulations related to cybersecurity.
  • Ethical considerations and privacy issues.
  • Grading: Distinction, Merit, Pass, Fail
  • Enhancing communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
  • Preparing for a career in the cyber security field.
  • Grading: Distinction, Merit, Pass, Fail
  • Practical application of cyber security concepts.
  • Designing and implementing security measures in a simulated environment.
  • Grading: Distinction, Merit, Pass, Fail

Year 2: Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security (120 Credits)

  1. In-depth study of advanced network security protocols and technologies.
  • Intrusion detection and prevention systems, next-generation firewalls.
  • Grading: Distinction, Merit, Pass, Fail
  • Analysis of threat intelligence sources and indicators of compromise.
  • Threat hunting and analysis techniques.
  • Grading: Distinction, Merit, Pass, Fail
  • Advanced techniques for secure system administration.
  • Hardening operating systems and managing access controls.
  • Grading: Distinction, Merit, Pass, Fail
  • Hands-on exploration of penetration testing methodologies.
  • Practical skills in ethical hacking and vulnerability assessment.
  • Grading: Distinction, Merit, Pass, Fail
  • Understanding cloud computing security challenges and solutions.
  • Securing data, applications, and infrastructure in cloud environments.
  • Grading: Distinction, Merit, Pass, Fail
  • Strategies and procedures for responding to cybersecurity incidents.
  • Crisis management, communication, and post-incident analysis.
  • Grading: Distinction, Merit, Pass, Fail
  • In-depth study of advanced cryptographic techniques and algorithms.
  • Introduction to blockchain technology and its security implications.
  • Grading: Distinction, Merit, Pass, Fail
  • Keeping up with the latest trends and developments in cyber security.
  • Advancing professional skills for career growth.
  • Grading: Distinction, Merit, Pass, Fail
  • Independent research on a specific cyber security topic.
  • Critical analysis, investigation, and presentation of findings.
  • Grading: Distinction, Merit, Pass, Fail

Grading:

Level 4 Diploma in Strategic Business Management (120 Credits)

  • Understanding strategic management concepts and frameworks.
  • Analyzing the external environment and internal capabilities.
  • Fundamentals of marketing strategy, market research, and consumer behavior.
  • Creating marketing plans and promotional strategies.
  • Introduction to financial statements, budgeting, and financial analysis.
  • Managing working capital and investment decisions
  • Legal principles and regulations affecting businesses.
  • Ethical considerations and corporate social responsibility.
  • Understanding human behavior in organizations.
  • Leadership, motivation, teamwork, and organizational culture.
  • Research techniques, data collection, and analysis
  • methods.Applying research findings to strategic decision-making.
 

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