Introduction
The PhD program in Cybersecurity and Data Protection is a rigorous, research-intensive program designed to address critical issues at the forefront of digital security and privacy in today’s interconnected world. With cyber threats and data breaches growing in scale and sophistication, this program prepares students to develop advanced, strategic solutions that protect information integrity, safeguard personal and organizational data, and enhance security protocols in various sectors, including government, healthcare, finance, and tech industries.
This doctoral program equips students with deep expertise in topics such as cryptography, network security, ethical hacking, data privacy laws, and threat intelligence. The curriculum is grounded in cutting-edge research, focusing on both the technical aspects of cybersecurity and the ethical, legal, and policy implications of data protection. Candidates will explore methodologies in risk assessment, incident response, and security architecture design, gaining hands-on experience with real-world security issues and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain.
Graduates are poised to lead and innovate in roles such as cybersecurity analysts, policy advisors, academic researchers, and consultants for government agencies, corporations, and international organizations. With a strong emphasis on critical thinking, analytical skills, and ethical considerations, the PhD in Cybersecurity and Data Protection prepares scholars and practitioners to address the complex security challenges of today and the future, contributing to safer digital environments and influencing global data protection standards.
Through mentorship, research partnerships, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, this program fosters leaders capable of advancing both the practice and scholarship of cybersecurity and data protection in transformative ways.
Admission Requirement:
Candidates must have a minimum of five credits in WAEC, NECO or GCE Ordinary Level which must include English Language and Mathematics.
- Candidates should have M.A/M.Sc in Crises and Humanitarian Management or any other relevant course from University of Abuja or any other recognized University.
- Candidates with sufficient professional experience and training in relevant fields but without some of the requirements above are encouraged to apply.
Duration and Delivery Mode
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Crises and Humanitarian Management course shall consist of both contacts and online (Hybrid) delivery for a minimum period of 36 months (3 years) and a maximum of 60 months (5 years).
Students in Take: Every April and November
Fee Structure: N650, 000 Per Session. Opportunity for installmental payment is available. Initial payment of 50% and the balance at two equal instalments