Offered through course work & thesis
Goal of the Programme
The goal of the PhD in Information Security and Audit course is to impart practical skills and knowledge in various aspects of Information Security and Audit. This also includes such areas as information confidentiality, integrity, governance, compliance, audit assurance, and risk management. This programme aims at providing skills in the area of research methods and techniques, thereby producing Information Security and Audit scholars and educators.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Master degree in a computing discipline with a weighted average grade of B or higher from Kabarak University, or an equivalent qualification recognized by Kabarak University and CUE. Those with less than an average of B grade must have at least two years relevant experience
Expected Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, learners should be able to:
- Ethically apply information security and audit knowledge, skills, techniques and tools to create best-possible solutions to practical problems of varying complexity, in a wide range of contexts.
- Facilitate the acquisition, adoption and adaptation of information security best practices and audit knowledge, techniques and tools to improve organizations’ security and performance.
- Pursue careers in research & development, academics, consultancy services and industry.
