BSc (Hons) in Ethical Hacking and Network Security

4-year bachelor’s degree programme awarded by Coventry University at NIBM, full-time and part-time in Colombo.

Awarded by

Coventry University

LevelBachelors
Duration4 Years
Study modefull-time

Overview

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Ethical Hacking and Network Security is a 4-year bachelor’s degree programme taught within the School Of Computing at NIBM. The degree is awarded by Coventry University. The study plan moves through Diploma in Network Engineering (DNE), Higher National Diploma in Network Engineering (HNDNE) and BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking and Network Security in sequence. Modules named on the NIBM page include Introduction to Computer Science, Operating Systems, Virtualization and Storage, Database Security and Security Audit and Testing. NIBM points to roles such as Cybersecurity Administrator, Cybersecurity Engineer, Network Security Engineer, IT Security Specialist and Information Security Specialist for graduates. The programme is available full-time and part-time and is taught in English. It is listed at Colombo. NIBM has not confirmed a start date on the programme page, so ask the campus about the next intake. Fees, start dates and entry criteria can change, so confirm them with NIBM before you apply.

Modules

44 modules
Introduction to Computer Science
Mathematics for Computing
Programming Fundamentals
Electronics and Computer Organization
Data communication and Computer Networks
Database Management Systems
Routing and Switching Essentials
Scaling Networks
Operating Systems
System Essentials
Web Application Development
Connecting networks
Network Engineering Project
Business Communication Skills

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Admission criteria
  • A/L Option: Minimum 2 passes at G.C.E A/L in Mathematics/Science Streams & Technology stream with ICT
  • O/L Option: Sat for G.C.E A/L in Mathematics/Science Streams & Technology stream with ICT
  • And: Passed G.C.E O/L including “B” passes for Mathematics and Science/ICT and “C” pass for English
  • NIBM Option: Successfully completed a certificate programme specialized in Network Engineering at NIBM

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 2,350,000total
Total of the per-year course fees NIBM publishes (Year 1: LKR 350,000; Year 2: LKR 350,000; Year 3: LKR 850,000; Year 4: LKR 800,000). Registration fees (LKR 5,000, LKR 10,000) are charged separately.

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

bachelors

Duration

4 Years · full-time

Location

Colombo, Colombo, Peradeniya, Galle, Matara, Kurunegala

Fees

LKR 2,350,000 · Local

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Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 14, 2026

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