BS (Cyber Security) With Deficiency Course

Introduction

The aim of the BS (Cyber Security) program is to train competent professionals who can grasp the procedures influencing information security, protect valuable information assets, gather and preserve digital evidence, analyze data, and detect and resolve security weaknesses. By imparting fundamental computer science knowledge crucial for the field, the program emphasizes hands-on learning through practical exercises in security-related courses. It's an advanced program merging Cyber Security expertise with contemporary technology and practical situations, geared towards ensuring graduates are well-prepared for immediate success in the industry.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

  1. Contribute competently in the computing industry by applying requisite technical skills.
  2. Demonstrate advancement in computing profession by enhancing their knowledge and skills.
  3. Demonstrate ethical values and contribute positively towards the society.

PROGRAM FEATURES

  • Low cost high quality education.
  • Highly qualified faculty.
  • Curriculum in-line with HEC
  • State of the art lab facility.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate/12 years schooling/A-Level (HSSC) or Equivalent with Mathematics are required for admission in BS(CySec). Equivalency certificate by IBCC will be required in case of education from some other country or system. The students who have not studied Mathematics at intermediate level have to pass deficiency courses of Mathematics ((non-credit)) in first two semesters.

The students who have not studied Mathematics at intermediate level have to pass deficiency courses of Mathematics (06 credits) in first two semesters.

 

Selection Process

Merit Base

Duration

4 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Face to Face Mode

Total Credits Hours Required

133

S#

Code

Title

  Credit Hours

Remarks

1

6900

Computer Programming

4(3+1)

Core

2

CS3503

Applications of ICT

3(2+1)

GER

3

6903

Discrete Mathematics

3(3+0)

GER

4

4432

Calculus-I

3(3+0)

GER

5

Engl 3505

Functional English

3(3+0)

GER

6

New

Pre-Calculus 1

None

N/C

Total 16 (14+2)

 

S#

Code

Title

  Credit Hours

Remarks

1

6902

Object Oriented Programming

4(3+1)

Core

2

6907

Database Systems

4(3+1)

Core

3

6937

Digital Logic Design

3(2+1)

Core

4

4433

Calculus-II

3(3+0)

Maths

5

1522

Linear Algebra

3(3+0)

Maths

6

New

Pre-Calculus 2

None

N/C

Total 17 (14+3)

 

S#

Code

Title

  Credit Hours

Remarks

1

6904

Data Structures

4(3+1)

Core

2

6938

Information Security

3(2+1)

Core

3

6939

Artificial Intelligence

3(2 + 1)

Core

4

6940

Computer Networks

3(2+1)

Core

5

6906

Software Engineering

3(3+0)

Core

6

3447

Probability & Statistics

3(3+0)

Maths

Total 19 (15+4)

 

S#

Code

Title

  Credit Hours

Remarks

1

6941

Computer Organization & Assembly Language

3(2+1)

Core

2

6988

 Cyber Security

3(2+1)

Domain Core

3

NEW

 Information Assurance

3(2+1)

Domain Core

4

6923

 Applied Physics

3(2+1)

Natural Science

5

ENGL3504

Expository Writing

3(3+0)

GER

6

ITHC3501/HADH3501

Islamic Studies / Ethics

2(2+0)

GER

Total 17 (13+4)

 

S#

Code

Title

  Credit Hours

Remarks

1

6945

Operating Systems

3(2+1)

Core

2

NEW

Network Security

3(2+1)

Domain Core

3

5930

Secure Software Design & Development

3(2 + 1)

Domain Core

4

3466

Analysis & Design Algorithms

3(3+0)

Core

5

NEW

Penetration Testing

3(2+1)

Domain Elective

6

MGT3504

Introduction to Management

2(2+0)

GER

7

SERT 3501

Fahm-E-Quran (Tajwid, Translation and Tafsir)

Non-Credit

(NC)

Total 17 (12+4)

 

S#

Code

Title

  Credit Hours

Remarks

1

6928

Digital Forensic

3(2+1)

Domain Core

2

6980

Parallel & Distributed Computing

3(2+1)

Domain Core

3

3452

Theory of Automata

3(2+1)

Domain Elective

4

6946

Cyber Law & Cyber Crime

3(2+1)

Domain Elective

5

3484

Wireless and Mobile Security

3(2+1)

Domain Elective

6

6947

Computer Architecture

3(2+1)

Domain Elective

7

TFSR 3501

Seerat-e-Tayyaba

Non-Credit

(NC)

Total 18 (12+6)

 

S#

Code

Title

  Credit Hours

Remarks

1

6981

Final Year Project – I

2(0+2)

Core

2

6929

Vulnerability assessment & Reverse Engineering

3(2+1)

Domain Elective

3

New

Hardware Security

3(2+1)

Domain Elective

4

3442

 IT Marketing Concepts

3(3+0)

SS

5

5454

Technical and Business Writing

3(3+0)

EN

6

MGT3503

Entrepreneurship

2(2+0)

GER

7

New

Internship

3(0-3)

-

Total 19 (13+6)

 

S#

Code

Title

  Credit Hours

Remarks

1

6982

Final Year Project – II 

4(0+4)

Core

2

PKST3502

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

2(2+0)

GER

3

6984

Professional Practices

2(2+0)

GER

4

SOC3503

Civics and Community Engagement

2(2+0)

GER

Total 10 (6+4)

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

Semesters

08

Assessment Weightage

For Theory Courses:
S.No. Components Total Marks Weightage Passing Marks
1 Assignment 10 20% 50% (In aggregate)
2 Assignment 2 10
3 Mid Term 30 30%
4 Attendance 100 Nil 70%
5 Final Exam 100 50% 50%
For Theory-Practical Courses:
S.No. Components Total Marks Weightage Passing Marks
1 Assignment 10 20% 50% (In aggregate)
2 Assignment 2 10
3 Mid Term 30 30%
4 Practical 15
5 Attendance 100 Nil 70%
6 Final Exam 100 50% 50%
For Practical/FYP Courses:
S.No. Components Total Marks Weightage Passing Marks
1 Attendance 100 Nil 70%
2 Final Exam 100 100% 50%

Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.