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Key skills you will learn:

Ethical Hacking, Network Security, Digital Forensics, and Cyber Law and Ethics, etc

To meet the growing need for cybersecurity professionals, the Bachelor of Science in
Cybersecurity (BSCS) program at Starz University prepares IT professionals to apply
advanced knowledge and skills in areas such as vulnerability management, risk
management, incident response, and cyber defense to protect critical data. The
curriculum integrates proven methodologies for information security, covering a wide
range of topics including penetration testing, network security, cloud security, scripting,
intrusion detection, digital forensics, security operations, project management,
cryptography, and Identity and Access Management (IAM). The program is designed to
prevent, detect, and mitigate cyberattacks and includes internationally recognized,
high-demand certifications in the field of cybersecurity.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for enrollment at the Starz College of Science and Technology :
  • Candidate must be at least a high school graduate or above
  • Candidate must hold a valid WAEC certificate or result
  • Candidate must have interest in IT
  • College will authenticate the accuracy of the data given
  • Candidate must register and successfully complete Starz Entrance and Placement exam
  • Candidate must be enrolled or has graduated from an institute of higher learning to obtain a direct transfer into the program. (No Entrance and Placement Exam needed)

Contact Info

For Admission Office

Admission Office, Starz University
Airfield Sinkor, Montserrado Co. 

+231 886-248-210
contact@starzit.com

Mon – Fri 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.

Application & Transfer Procedures

Requirements For Incoming, Current and Past Students
Freshman students
Current university students and graduates
  • Register for entrance and placement examination and pick up an Application package
  • Fill application form and submit with the following requirements:
  • One passport size picture
  • Package application in manila and hanging folders and submit before exam date
  • After exam’s result is released, candidates are required to submit the following documents: High School Diploma, Transcript, WAEC certificate, two letters of recommendation, Auto-biography (hand written), and Health Certificate from a hospital

Please submit the following items and documents to be considered for enrollment:

  • Provide original transcript from current university or university attended
  • One passport size picture
  • Submit all documents in a long manila and hanging folders
  • Two letters of recommendation. One from the high school, college or vocational training institution you last attended and the other from a guardian or relation.
  • Short essay: Maximum words count: 350-500 words auto-biography
  • Return application portfolio to: Admissions Office, Starz Campus, Airfield Sinkor, (Opposite Shark’s Business Center), P.O.Box 1040, Monrovia, Liberia
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Course Study Guide for program

  • Year 1 - First Semester
  • Year 1 - Second Semester
  • Year 2 - First Semester
  • Year 2 - Second Semester
  • Year 3 - First Semester
  • Year 3 - Second Semester
  • Year 4 - First Semester
  • Year 4 - Second Semester
First Semester

Year 1

Course No.

Course Title

Credit Hours

FO 100

Freshman Orientation

1

FREN 101

French Grammar 1

3

PHYS 101

Applied Physics

3

INFO101 

Introduction to Computer

3

STH 110 

Introduction to System Thinking

3

MATH 107

Pre-Calculus 

4

ENGL 101

Freshman English I

3

Total Credits

20

 

Semester 2

Year 1

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 102 Freshman English II 3
FREN 102 French Grammar I 3
NET 207 Introduction to Networking 3
MATH 109 Calculus 1 4
CS-104 Data Structures and Algorithms 3
CS -101 Introduction to Cybersecurity 3
Total credits 19
Semester 1

Year 2

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 201 Sophomore English I 3
NFO 278/CS-201 Operating Systems 3
CS-202 Introduction to Cryptography 3
CS-203 Discrete Mathematics 4
ENGR 286 Introduction to Database Systems 3
INFO 201 Computer Concept Hardware 3
Total credits 19
Semester 2

Year 2

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours
INFO-210 Scripting and Programing Fundamentals 3
MATH -205     Probability and Statistics 4
INFO 217 Introduction to Programing in Python 3
CS 207 Managing Information Security 3
CS 208 Cyber Defense and Countermeasures 4
     
Total credits 17
Semester 1

Year 3

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours
CS-301 Network Security 3
CS-302 Secure Coding 3
CS-303 Web Application Security 3
CS-304 Incident Response and Recovery 3
INFO-309 Introduction to Programing in Java 3
CS-305 Cyber Law and Ethics 3
Total credits 18
Semester 2

Year 3

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours
CS-306 Digital Forensics 3
CS-307 Mobile Security 3
CS-308 Wireless Communication 3
CS-309 Security in Cloud Computing 3
CS-311 Shell Scripting (Linux) 3
CS-310 Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering 3
Total credits 18
Semester 1

Year 4

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours
CS-401 Advanced Cryptography 3
CS-402 Ethical Hacking/Penetration Testing 4
CS-403 Security Architecture and Design 3
CS-404 Cybersecurity Project 3
CS-405 Cybersecurity Risk Management 3
INFO 484/CS-483 Technical Report Writing 3
     
Total credits 19
Semester 2

Year 4

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours
CS-491 Cybersecurity Capstone Project 4
     
CS407 Emerging Threats and Countermeasures 3
CS-421 Cybersecurity Internship 6
CS408 Cyber-Physical Systems Security Internet of Things (IoT)  3
CS-409 Information Systems Security 3
     
Total credits 19

Things To Know First

After admissions approval, all registered students should check at Starz information/front desk for available schedules for selection.

Contact Records & Admission OfficeRequest information

When To Apply?

  Application Deadline Results
First Entrance Exams November 1 December 15
Second Entrance Exams January 1 February 15
Third Entrance Exams January 1 April 1

Where to submit necessary documents?

Documents can be submitted to the below address :

Records & Admission Office,
Starz University, Opposite Sharks
Airfield, Sinkor, Montserrado Co.