BS Cyber Intelligence and Security

Objective

The tactical objectives of BS CIS degree program are as follow:

• An ability to analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

• An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in cyber intelligence and security.

• An ability to communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

• An ability to recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

• An ability to function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.

• An ability to apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

Role and Scope

The Bachelor of Science in Cyber Intelligence and Security program prepares graduates to deal with threats from those who would abuse our world’s growing dependency on technology. In reality-based scenarios, students develop the knowledge in computer science and cybersecurity needed to defend the people, data, software, and networks that keep the world safe and productive. Graduates are prepared for professional roles in the rapid growing field of cyber security.

semesters and courses

  • Duration

    8 Semesters, 4 years

  • Eligibility

    Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate or Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) examination with Mathematics or equivalent qualification with Mathematics certified by the Inter Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC).

  • credit hours
    required

    137

 

Semester 1

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ENG-111 Functional English-I 3(3-0)
IS-112 Islamic Studies/Ethics 2(2-0)
IT-113 Introduction to Computing 4(3-1)
CIS-114 Programming Fundamentals 4(3-1)
CIS-115 Introduction to Cyber Security 3(3-0)
PHY-117 Physics 4(3-1)
  Total 20
 
 

Semester 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ENG-121 Functional English-II 3(3-0)
PS-122 Pakistan Studies 2(2-0)
AI-122 Data and Analysis 3(3-0)
MATH-123 Calculus and Analytical Geometry 3(3-0)
CIS-121 Discrete Structure 3(3-0)
AI-123 Object Oriented Programming 3(2-1)
SOC-315 Sociology 3(3-0)
  Total 20
 
 

Semester 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ENG-211 Technical Report Writing 3(3-0)
ACT-121 Financial Accounting 3(3-0)
TE-124 Data Communication and Network 3(2-1)
CIS-212 Business Information System 3(3-0)
CIS-213 Business Computer Application 3(3-0)
PH-213 Electromagnetism 3(2-1)
  Total 18
 
 

Semester 4

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
EE-211 Digital Logic Design 3(2-1)
CIS-221 Security fundamentals 3(3-0)
CE-222 Software Engineering 3(3-0)
CS-224 Operating Systems 4(3-1)
STAT-311 Probability and Statistics 3(3-0)
BS-227 Behavior Science 2(2-0)
  Total 18

 

Semester 5

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
CIS-311 Studies in Global Intelligence 3(3-0)
CIS-312 Web Security 3(3-0)
CE-313 Introduction to Computer Forensics 3(3-0)
CS-314 File and Data base System 3(2-1)
CS-315 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance 3(3-0)
  Total 15

Semester 6

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
CIS-321 Business Quantitative Methods 3(3-0)
CIS-322 Database Systems and Data mining 4(3-1)
CIS-323 Network Programming 4(3-1)
CIS-324 Information and Computer Security 3(3-0)
HU-326 Professional Ethics 2(2-0)
  Total 16

Semester 7

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
CIS-411 Vulnerability Assessment and Ethical Hacking 3(3-0)
CIS-412 Intelligence and technology 3(3-0)
CIS-413 Secure mobile computing 3(3-0)
CIS-414 Internship 6(6-0)
ECO-414 Economics 3(3-0)
  Total 18

 

Semester 8

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
CIS-421 Data and network security 3(3-0)
CIS-422 Security Management 3(3-0)
CIS-423 Project 6(6-0)
  Total 12