Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security)


Program Info
Award of Degree

For the award of BS (Cyber Security) degree, a student must have:

  • Passed courses with a total of at least 130 credit hours, including all those courses that have been specified as core courses
  • Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.00

Offered Campuses

Chiniot-Faisalabad Islamabad Karachi Lahore Peshawar

Eligibility:

  • At least 60% marks in SSC (Matric) or an equivalent examination (such as O-levels) AND
  • Should have studied for HSSC or an equivalent qualification, for at least two years AND
  • At least 50% marks in HSSC or an equivalent qualification AND
  • studied Mathematics at the HSSC or equivalent level.

Selection Criteria:

  • 50% weight to marks obtained in Admission Test AND
  • 10% weight to higher percent score of SSC (or an equivalent exam) AND
  • 40% weight to higher percent score of HSSC (or an equivalent exam)
  • Weightage of HSSC marks shall be calculated based on (which ever is applicable) at the time of compilation of merit list
    • HSSC part I and II OR
    • HSSC part I if HSSC part II not available OR
    • IBCC equivalence of A-level OR
    • IBCC equivalence of O-level
Candidates having taken NTS-NAT IE or NAT ICS exam

  • Cut-off marks in the NTS-NAT IE exam to be determined by the University
Tentative Study Plan
Sr. No Course Name Crdt Hrs.
Semester 1
1 Introduction to ICT 0+1
2 Programming Fundamentals 3+1
3 Linear Algebra 3+0
4 Calculus & Analytical Geometry 3+0
5 Pakistan Studies 3+0
6 English Composition & Comprehension 2+1
Sr. No Course Name Crdt Hrs.
Semester 2
1 Object Oriented Programming 3+1
2 Digital Logic Design 3+1
3 Differential Equations 3+0
4 Islamic Studies/Ethics 3+0
5 Communication & Presentation Skills 2+1
Sr. No Course Name Crdt Hrs.
Semester 3
1 Probability & Statistics 3+0
2 Networks & Cyber Security-I 3+0
3 Data Structures 3+1
4 Discrete Structures 3+0
5 Computer Organization & Assembly Language 3+1
Sr. No Course Name Crdt Hrs.
Semester 4
1 Digital Forensics 3+1
2 Operating Systems 3+1
3 Fundamentals of Software Engineering 3+0
4 University Elective I 3+0
5 Technical & Business Writing 3+0
Sr. No Course Name Crdt Hrs.
Semester 5
1 Design & Analysis of Algorithms 3+0
2 Database Systems 3+1
3 Computer Networks 3+1
4 Cyber Security Elective-I 3+0
5 Information Security 3+0
Sr. No Course Name Crdt Hrs.
Semester 6
1 Vulnerability Assessment & Reverse Engineering 3+1
2 Artificial Intelligence 3+1
3 Networks & Cyber Security-II 3+0
4 University Elective II 3+0
5 Cyber Security Elective-II 3+0
Sr. No Course Name Crdt Hrs.
Semester 7
1 Final Year Project-I 0+3
2 Information Assurance 3+0
3 Secure Software Design 3+1
4 Professional Practices 3+0
5 Parallel & Distributed Computing 3+0
Sr. No Course Name Crdt Hrs.
Semester 8
1 Final Year Project-II 0+3
2 Cyber Security Elective-III 3+0
3 Cyber Security Elective-IV 3+0
4 University Elective III 3+0

Note: Registration in “Project-I” is allowed provided the student has earned at least 100 credit hours, and his/her CGPA is equal to or greater than the graduating CGPA (2.0).

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

  1. Fundamental Knowledge of Computing and Cybersecurity A graduate who is socially accepted possessing practical knowledge, problem solving competencies and professional skills in the field of Computing and Cybersecurity.
  2. Ethical and Societal Responsibilities A professional who can integrate ethical, legal and social implications to their occupation.
  3. Communication Skills A graduate who is an effective correspondent in oral and written communication.
  4. Leadership A graduate who is effective in a managerial role of a group/team allocated to the individual.
  5. Continuous Improvement A graduate who keeps on exploring new fields and areas in computing and cybersecurity for that individual’s organization or gets involved in research and development for continuous growth.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1

Academic Education

Completion of an accredited program (BS CY) of study designed to prepare graduates as computing professionals

2

Knowledge for Solving Computing Problems

Apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, knowledge of a computing specialization, and mathematics, science, and domain knowledge appropriate for the computing specialization to the abstraction and conceptualization of computing models from defined problems and requirements

3

Problem Analysis

Identify, formulate, research literature, and solve complex computing problems reaching substantiated conclusions using fundamental principles of mathematics, computing sciences, and relevant domain disciplines

4

Design/ Development of Solutions

Design and evaluate solutions for complex computing problems, and design and evaluate systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations

5

Modern Tool Usage

Create, select, adapt and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern computing tools to complex computing activities, with an understanding of the limitations

6

Individual and Team Work

Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings

7

Communication

Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at large about complex computing activities by being able to comprehend and write effective reports, design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and understand clear instructions

8

Computing Professionalism and Society

Understand and assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues within local and global contexts, and the consequential responsibilities relevant to professional computing practice

9

Ethics

Understand and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of professional computing practice

10

Life-long Learning

Recognize the need, and have the ability, to engage in independent learning for continual development as a computing professional