MS Cyber Security
Important for all candidates
- Applicant for admission MUST MEET THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS set-forth by Bahria University.
- Candidates are advised to CONFIRM THEIR ELIGIBILITY prior apply.
- In case of annual system, eligibility will be determined on the basis of result in percentages.
- In case of semester system, eligibility will be determined on the basis of CGPA obtained out of 4.00.
- In case the result is shown both in CGPA and percentage, CGPA will be considered.
Admission Criteria:
HEC recognized a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant computing discipline (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Systems & Informatics or equivalent) with a minimum CGPA of 2.0/4.0 or 50% marks, where CGPA is not given.
A minimum of 50% in the GRE/HAT/GAT (general) or the Bahria University Entry Test (BUET) is required for admission.
Objectives of the Programme:
The educational objectives of the MS Cyber Security program are stated below:
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and analytical skills to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities in modern digital and enterprise systems.
- Design, implement, and manage robust cybersecurity solutions, policies, and frameworks to ensure the protection of organizational information assets and critical infrastructure.
- Exhibit professional ethics, leadership, and a commitment to lifelong learning to adapt to emerging technologies, evolving cyber threats, and global security challenges.
Outcomes of the Programme:
By the completion of the MS Cyber Security programme, the graduates will be able to:
- Synthesize and evaluate advanced cybersecurity knowledge, threat intelligence, and research to solve complex and evolving security challenges.
- Forecast, model, and analyze emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risks, and design resilient, scalable, and secure systems and policies.
- Select, integrate, and critically evaluate advanced cybersecurity tools and platforms to implement innovative and effective security solutions.
- Lead and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to plan, execute, and drive complex cybersecurity initiatives, including incident response, security research, and policy development.
- Communicate cybersecurity research, strategies, and technical knowledge effectively to diverse audiences, supporting decision-making and policy implementation.
| Semester 1 | |||
| S.No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | CYC 701 | Data and Software Security | 3 |
| 2 | EET 702 | Advanced Networks Security | 3 |
| 3 | ESC 701 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | ||
| Semester 2 | |||
| S.No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | Elective -I | 3 | |
| 2 | Elective -II | 3 | |
| 3 | Elective -III | 3 | |
| 4 | ISL 204 | Fahm-e-Quran I* | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 10 | ||
| Semester 3 | |||
| S.No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | Elective -IV | 3 | |
| 2 | Elective -V | 3 | |
| 3 | THS 799 | Elective/Thesis- I | 3 |
| 4 | ISL 203 | Fahm-e-Quran II* | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 10 | ||
| Semester 4 | |||
| S.No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | THS 799 | Elective /Thesis- II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 3 | ||
*only for Muslim students. Non-Muslim students to study 02 (or more) credit hour of any University approved inter-disciplinary elective course.
| Core Courses | |||
| S.No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | CYC 701 | Data and Software Security | 3 |
| 2 | EET 702 | Advanced Networks Security | 3 |
| 3 | ESC 701 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | ||
| Elective Courses | |||
| S.No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | ISC 711 | Number Theory | 3 |
| 2 | ESC 756 | Mobile Communication & Networking | 3 |
| 3 | ISC 733 | Information Hiding | 3 |
| 4 | ISC 742 | Intrusion Detection and Prevention | 3 |
| 5 | EET 710 | Advanced Computer Networks | 3 |
| 6 | ISC 731 | Information Security Management | 3 |
| 7 | ISC 736 | Cyber Warfare | 3 |
| 8 | ISC 739 | Cyber Crimes and Laws | 3 |
| 9 | ISC 737 | Computer and Network Forensics | 3 |
| 10 | ISC 734 | Wireless Network Security | 3 |
| 11 | CYC 702 | Web Application Security | 3 |
| 12 | CYC 703 | AI for Cyber Security | 3 |
| 13 | ISC 735 | Cloud Computing Security | 3 |
| 14 | CYC 704 | Cyber Operations | 3 |
| 15 | CYC 705 | Advanced Ethical Hacking and Defence | 3 |
| 16 | CYC 706 | Advanced Malware Analysis | 3 |
| 17 | CYC 707 | Advanced Vulnerability Assessment and Reverse Engineering | 3 |
| 18 | ISC 747 | Advanced Cryptanalysis | 3 |
| 19 | ISC 740 | Quantum Cryptography | 3 |
| 20 | CYC 708 | Advanced Cyber Threat Intelligence | 3 |
| 21 | CSC 711 | Advanced Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
