Undergraduate degree · 4 Years

BSc Information Security.

It involves the protection of sensitive data and systems from unauthorized access, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.

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Award: Degree BSc, in affiliation with UCC
Duration: 4 Years
Tuition (Ghanaian): GHC 4,500 / year
Intakes: 2 sessions a year

RecognisedGTEC-accredited, in affiliation with the University of Cape Coast.

Overview

About the degree.

It encompasses a range of practices, technologies, and policies designed to safeguard information and ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability in various digital environments.

Level: Four-year BSc degree, offered in affiliation with the University of Cape Coast and accredited by GTEC.
Campus: Nima-Kanda, Accra (degree classes).
Mode: Full-time on campus, following the University of Cape Coast academic calendar.
Intakes: Session 1 opens the first week of November and closes the last week of March; Session 2 opens the first week of April and closes the last week of August.

What you’ll study

Courses, semester by semester.

Level 100 · Semester 1	Credits
Communication Skills I	3
Foreign Language (French)	3
Introduction to Computing	3
Basics of Accounting	3
African Studies	3
Calculus I	3

Level 100 · Semester 2	Credits
Communication Skills II	3
Logic and Critical Thinking	3
Fundamentals of Programming	3
Basic Digital Electronics	3
Fundamentals of Information Security	3
Calculus II	3

Level 200 · Semester 1	Credits
Computer Organization & Architecture	3
Object-Oriented Programming with C++	3
Data Communication	3
Managing Risk in Information Systems	3
Database Concepts & Technologies	3
Linear Algebra	3

Level 200 · Semester 2	Credits
Internet Protocols & Security Technologies	3
Object-Oriented Programming with Java	3
Operating System Concepts	3
Statistical Computing	3
Computer Networks	3
Database Management Systems	3

Level 300 · Semester 1	Credits
Software Engineering	3
Security Policies & Implementation	3
Access Control & Penetration Testing	2
Web-Based Concepts & Technologies (Client-Side Scripting)	3
Distributed Networks & Security	3
IT Entrepreneurship	3
Human-Computer Interaction	2

Level 300 · Semester 2	Credits
System Administration & Security	3
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	2
Mobile Application Development	3
Operating System Security	3
Research Methods in Computing	3
Principles of Management	2
Web Programming (Server-Side Scripting)	3

Level 400 · Semester 1	Credits
Application Security	3
Security Tools, Technologies & Incident Handling	3
Attachment & Industrial Experience	3
System Forensics, Investigation & Response (Elective)	3
Security Testing (Elective)	3
Cyber Warfare (Elective)	3
Project I (Proposal & Written Work)	3

Level 400 · Semester 2	Credits
Digital Forensics	3
Ethical & Legal Issues in Computing	2
Emerging Technologies in IT	2
Cloud Architecture & Security	3
Data Warehousing & Data Mining	3
Cryptography & Steganography	3
Project II (Implementation & Defense)	3

In Level 400, choose two of the electives in each semester.

Entry requirements

Who can apply.

Requirements

WASSCE or SSSCE or GBCE or HND or MATURE or GCE or Baccalaureate or Undergraduates or Graduates

Documents to bring

A valid photo ID (Ghana Card, passport or student ID)
Your results slip or certificate
One passport photograph

Fees

Tuition, January 2026.

Fee	Ghanaian	Non-Ghanaian
Tuition (per year)	GHC 4,500	GHC 10,000
Application (form) fee, one-time	GHC 200	GHC 600
Mandatory annual fee (ID card, SRC, welfare, library and others)	GHC 500	GHC 500

Fees are reviewed periodically. Confirm the current amount with admissions before paying. Scholarships of 10% to 50% of tuition are available after admission.

Careers

Where it leads.

Role	Starting (0–2 years)	Experienced (5+ years)
Cybersecurity Analyst	GHC 3,250 – 6,000	GHC 7,750 – 14,250
SOC Analyst	from GHC 3,250
Penetration Tester	from GHC 4,500
Information Security Officer	GHC 3,750 – 6,500	GHC 7,750 – 13,250
Security Consultant	from GHC 4,500

Per month, before tax and SSNIT. Banks, telcos, fintechs and international firms often pay above these ranges. “From” marks roles with fewer published salaries, so only typical starting pay is shown.

How to apply

Five steps to a confirmed place.

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Apply online or at either campus. Documents are reviewed once your application fee is received.

01
Register
Create an account and apply online.
02
Pay application fee
Pay the one-time application fee.
03
Submit documents
Once your fee is received, submit your documents.
04
Choose Payment Plan
Accept the recommended plan or choose your own.
05
Pay school fees
Once your documents and payment plan are approved.

Admission deadlines

Degree programmes (BSc)

Session 1: Opens first week of November · closes last week of March
Session 2: Opens first week of April · closes last week of August

Intakes

Diplomas & short courses

A new intake starts every two months.

Intake months: January, March, May, July, September, November.

Common questions

About this programme.

How to apply for BSc IS at SIIMT?

Apply online through the SIIMT application portal or at the Nima-Kanda or Spintex campus, pay the one-time application fee, submit your documents, agree a payment plan, and pay your fees. SIIMT then issues your admission confirmation and Student Portal login.

What are the 4 types of Info. Security?

The four types of information security are physical security, network security, application security, and data security. Each type focuses on protecting specific aspects of information and technology systems.

What is the main purpose of Info. Security?

The main purpose is to safeguard sensitive data and information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. It ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.

What is an example of Info. Sec?

An example of Info Sec is the use of encryption to protect confidential data during transmission. Encryption converts data into a secure format that can only be decoded by authorized individuals with the appropriate decryption key.

What is the difference between cybersecurity and information security?

While often used interchangeably, cybersecurity is a subset of information security. Information security encompasses the protection of all types of data, while cybersecurity specifically focuses on safeguarding digital information from cyber threats.

How we teach

Taught the way the work is done.

Most of your time is spent doing: labs, projects and real scenarios, guided by practitioners who have done the work themselves.

Industry practitioners: Learn from lecturers with real-world experience.
Updated syllabus: A modern, industry-aligned curriculum for a changing world.
Career support: Guidance, mentorship and pathways to the job market.

More about SIIMT

80^%of learning is practical: labs, projects and real scenarios.

Accreditation and recognition

SIIMT is accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to offer undergraduate programmes in affiliation with the University of Cape Coast (UCC), registered with CTVET for technical and vocational education, and accredited at Tier 2 by Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA), with progression toward Tier 1 accreditation underway.