BS Cyber Security

BS Cyber Security

Undergraduate

The BS (Cyber Security) program provides students with the knowledge and technical skills required to protect digital systems and data from modern cyber threats. The curriculum focuses on cryptography, network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and secure software development to build strong defensive strategies. The program also emphasizes ethical responsibility and real-world applications, preparing graduates to secure digital infrastructures across industries such as finance, healthcare, governance, and defense.

Program Mission

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Overview

Summary
Duration of Program: 4 Years
Number of Semesters: 8
Number of courses per semester: 5 or 6
Total Credit hours: 139
Total number of courses: 45 (Including Internship + Capstone Project I and II)

Students holding Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC-II) in Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, Science General, Computer Science from any authorized board of intermediate education in Pakistan OR any equivalent foreign examination board with at least 50% or 550 out of 1100 marks are eligible to apply for admission.

Students awaiting the final result of HSC-II can also apply for conditional admission based on HSC-I results.

HSC-II (Pre-medical) or equivalent students are also eligible for admission. However, they must undertake deficiency courses in six-credit-hour Mathematics in the first year of regular studies.

Pre Entry Admission Test Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates are required to:

  1. pass the university’s pre-admission entry tests with at least 50% marks,
  2. pass the HEC Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) with at least 50% marks, or
  3. hold a score of at least 800 in SAT-I and secured at least 1500 in relevant subjects.

Semester – I
Course Code Course Title Th Pr Cr Hr Pre-Req
CSC-101 Introduction to Computing 2 1 3
CSC-102 Programming Fundamentals 3 1 4
ASC-116 Applied Physics 3 0 3
HSC-121 Communication Skills 3 0 3
HSC-102/103 Islamic Studies / Ethics 2 0 2
Total 15
Semester – II
Course Code Course Title Th Pr Cr Hr Pre-Req
CSC-103 Object Oriented Programming 3 1 4 CSC-102
CSC-108 Discrete Structures 3 0 3
CSC-111 Digital Logic Design 2 1 3
ASC-111 Calculus & Analytical Geometry 3 0 3
HSC-111 English Composition & Comprehension 3 0 3
HSC-106 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan 2 0 2
GFQ-201 Fehm-e-Quran – I (for Muslim Students) / Human Values & Social Responsibility (for non-Muslim students) 1 0 1
Total 19
Semester – III
Course Code Course Title Th Pr Cr Hr Pre-Req
CSC-201 Data Structures & Algorithms 3 1 4 CSC-102
CSC-202 Computer Organization and Assembly Language 3 1 4 CSC-110
ASC-112 Linear Algebra 3 0 3 ASC-111
HSC-211 Technical & Business Writing 3 0 3 HSC-111
CSE-101 Software Engineering Principles 3 0 3
GFQ-202 Fehm-e-Quran – II (for Muslim Students) / Human Values & Social Responsibility (for non-Muslim students) 1 0 1
Total 18
Semester – IV
Course Code Course Title Th Pr Cr Hr Pre-Req
CSC-203 Operating Systems 3 1 4
CSC-204 Database Systems 3 1 4
CNS-301 Computer Networks 3 1 4
CIC-201 Artificial Intelligence 3 1 4 CSC-201
ASC-202 Multivariate Calculus 3 0 3
Total 19
Semester – V
Course Code Course Title Th Pr Cr Hr Pre-Req
CNS-302 Information Security 3 0 3
CYS-301 Information Assurance 3 0 3
ASC-201 Probability & Statistics 3 0 3
CYS-401 Digital Forensics & Incident Response 2 1 3
MSC-203 Principles of Management 3 0 3
Total 15
Semester – VI
Course Code Course Title Th Pr Cr Hr Pre-Req
CSC-301 Design & Analysis of Algorithms 3 0 3 CSC-201
CSC-302 Parallel & Distributed Computing 3 0 3 CSC-203
CYS-303 Secure Software Design and Development 2 1 3
CYS-302 Network Security 2 / 3 1 / 0 3
AI Domain Elective – I 2 / 3 1 / 0 3
AI Domain Elective – II 2 / 3 1 / 0 3
Total 18
Semester – VII
Course Code Course Title Th Pr Cr Hr Pre-Req
HSC-110 Civic & Community Engagement 2 0 2
MSC-301 Technopreneurship 3 0 3
AI Domain Elective – III 2 / 3 1 / 0 3
AI Domain Elective – IV 2 / 3 1 / 0 3
Elective Supporting – I 3 0 3
CSC-498 Capstone Project – I 0 1 1
Total 15
Semester – VIII
Course Code Course Title Th Pr Cr Hr Pre-Req
HSC-311 Computing Professional Practices 3 0 3
CYS-409 Cyber Security Policy & Governance 3 0 3
AI Domain Elective – V 2 / 3 1 / 0 3
AI Domain Elective – VI 2 / 3 1 / 0 3
AI Domain Elective – VII 2 / 3 1 / 0 3
CSC-499 Capstone Project – II 0 2 2 CSC-498
Total 17
Internship after 4th Semester 0 3 3
Total 20
Total 139

    
  1. Professional Competence: Apply sound knowledge of cyber security principles and computing practices to solve real-world problems in industry, government, or academia.
  2. Continuous Learning and Innovation: Engage in life-long learning through advanced education, professional development, certifications, or research to keep up with evolving technologies and threats.
  3. Ethics, Social Responsibility, Team Work and Leadership: Practice cyber security with strong adherence to ethical standards, legal frameworks, and social responsibilities in a global environment. Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and leadership skills in multidisciplinary settings to manage and secure information systems.

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