Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Security

Postgraduate Program

Postgraduate diploma (PG) is designed to meet the demand for cyber security professionals in government, law enforcement, and industry. The course engages with, and provides a pathway for, information technology professionals seeking to commence or further progress their careers in the cyber security domain. It is also relevant to those seeking to enter the IT profession who have no previous experience in the cyber discipline. Cyber security is a multidisciplinary field that targets students with diverse background, including Computer Science, Information Systems, Information technology, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering.

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and fundamentals of cyber security to protect computer systems.
  2. Apply the principles and practices of cyber security management, and to carry out the forensics process in computers systems.
  3. Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
  4. Demonstrate management skills by planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating technical solutions within a broad range of cyber security focused scenarios.
  5. Practice the profession in accordance with ethical and legal constraints.
  6. Analyze the system before, during and after attacks occurrences.
Main Tracks

Not Applicable

Credit Hours

8 Core Courses                  24

Duration

One Year (2 Semesters)

Study Plan
Semester I
 
Semester II
Code
Course Name
CH
 
Code
Course Name
CH
501-CSE-3
Cyber Security Principles
3
 
512-CSE-3
Cyber Security Engineering
3
502-CSE-3
Cryptography
3
 
541-CSE-3
Ethical Hacking
3
521-CSE-3
Network Security
3
 
542-CSE-3
Cyber Security Analysis
3
511-CSE-3
Information Security Management
3
 
544-CSE-3
Computing Forensics
3
 
 
12
 
 
 
12