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B.Sc. (Hons) Information Technology with a Specialism in Cyber Security
  • Class Timings Lecture Hours
    6:30AM – 10:30AM
    Tutorials 10.30AM - 12.30PM (Sunday-Friday)
  • Duration 3 Years
    (6 semesters)
  • Language English
  • Credits 123 Credit Hours
  • Assessments Yes
  • Degree Awarded by Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
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Aim of Course

    B.Sc. (Hons) Information Technology with a Specialism in Cyber Security is a Full-time campus based course of 123 credit. Degree will be awarded by 5-star Rated Award Winning University. Students from any faculty can join. The main aims of the course are:

  • Facilitate your progression, both academic and practical, by developing knowledge, key skills and the capacity for independent and life-long learning.
  • Develop your skills in imaginative problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Familiarity with a broad range of information technologies and how they are used.
  • Provide you with a stimulating, interactive, and accessible course of study that gives you a sound grasp of Information Technology knowledge & analysis and contemporary issues which you can develop and apply in your future employment.
  • Develop your imagination and innovative abilities and help you show initiative and creativity in your work.
  • Develop your intelligence, ingenuity, inventiveness, and independence as well as your communication skills.
Corporate Readiness Program

Enabling our IT and Management graduates become industry-ready by acquiring and reinforcing the knowledge, skills and attitude required to deliver organizational goals.

Corporate Readiness Programme is provided with a pure objective of helping our students to discover the path to a rewarding career. Corporate Readiness Programme is a customized set of courses that’ll take you on a journey of learning and help you become a successful and future ready professional. Under this programme we offer more than 50 industry relevant online certification training courses, worth above NPR 6 lakhs, along with your degree to enhance job readiness.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:

  • Familiarity with a broad range of information technologies and how they are used.
  • An understanding of frameworks and planning techniques for the strategic management of information systems in organisations.
  • The ability to critically evaluate and apply appropriate strategies and techniques to the development of information technologies.
  • The ability to develop technical knowledge, skills and background in the design and organisation of computer systems focusing on cyber security.
  • The ability to critically evaluate design paradigms, languages, algorithms, and techniques used to develop complex software systems related to cyber security.
  • The ability to evaluate and respond to opportunities for developing and exploiting new technologies and applications in cyber security.
DEGREE LEVEL 1

Students will learn fundamental skills required by every IT professional, and the basic understanding of programming, mathematical and algorithmic skills. A sound grasp of mathematical techniques and skills in algorithmic thinking are important pre-requisites for their second and third year studies in this area. Computer Architecture, operating systems, networks, databases, security and forensic technologies are the underlying platforms in cyber security. Introduction to management introduces the third key area, understanding personal and organisational development, along with independent learning and team working skills..

COMMON MODULES
  • System Software and Computing Concepts
  • Introduction to Networking
  • Introduction to Databases
  • Python Programming
  • Digital Thinking and Innovation
  • Systems Analysis & Design
  • Mathematical Concepts for Computing
  • Integrated Computer Systems
  • Fundamental of Entrepreneurship
SPECIALISED MODULES
  • Introduction to Security and Forensic Technologies
ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE 1)
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
  • Intercultural Awareness and Cultural Diversity
DEGREE LEVEL 2

A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which students will gain better understanding in Cyber Security related areas. The students should be flexible in performing a range of computing tasks using extended theories and practice related to Cyber Security. In the second year, the core modules deepen the understanding of platform technology, while specialised modules allow them to go further into system & network administration, computing theory, computer systems & low level techniques and implementation of secure systems.

COMMON MODULES
  • System Development Methods
  • Object Oriented Development with Java
  • System & Network Administration
  • Innovation Process
  • Research Methods For Computing & Technology
  • Computing Theory
  • Web Application
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Data Structure
SPECIALISED MODULES
  • Practical CTF Strategies
  • Switching and Routing Essential
ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE 1)
  • Ethical Hacking and Incident Response
  • Implementation of Secure Systems
INTERNSHIP 12 WEEKS

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 12 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

DEGREE LEVEL 3

Students will draw on their previous studies and industrial experience to refine their personal and professional development in the field of computer science majoring in Cyber Security. Students will move further into Cyber Security by learning the core and specialised modules to enhance new skills and advanced knowledge on the current and future technologies. Elective modules are offered to strengthen their essential skills and knowledge. A final year project requires them to investigate and develop a solution for a real world problem. They will demonstrate the ability to combine technical knowledge, critical thinking, and analytical skills to produce personal achievement portfolio.

COMMON MODULES
  • Project Management
  • Algorithmics
  • Deep Learning for Intrusion Detection
  • Venture Building
  • Advanced Software Security
  • Advanced Database Systems
SPECIALISED MODULES
  • Investigations in Cyber Security
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
  • Advanced Cyber Security
  • Project in Cyber Security
ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE 1)
  • Cloud Infrastructure & Services
  • Internet of Things: Concepts & Applications
CAREER OPTIONS
  • Cyber Security Engineer/Architect
  • Cyber Security Consultant/Specialist
  • Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
  • Intrusion Detection Analyst
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence Advisor
  • Ethical Hacker/Penetration Tester
  • Secure Applications Engineer
  • Information Security Analyst/Engineer
  • Information Security Technical Specialist
  • Software Developer
  • Cyber Security Governance & Compliance Manager
  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
DEGREE & RECOGNITIONS

B.Sc. (Hons) Information Technology with a Specialism in Cyber Security will be awarded by Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation. B.Sc.(Hons.) in IT is recognized by Tribhuvan University as Bachelor’s Degree (Information Technology).
We are approved by the Ministry of Education, Nepal Government to run the courses from APU, Malaysia at Kathmandu, Nepal.
Asia Pacific University (APU) received international recognition by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in 2017 with APU being awarded 5-Star in four categories of the QS Stars Rating – Teaching, Employability, Facilities and Inclusiveness. The QS Stars rating measures achievements of universities worldwide.

ENTRY REQUIREMNETS

Direct Entry to Level 1 of the Degree :

  • Successful completion of 10+2 or equivalent (any discipline) with minimum 50% marks in Mathematics at SEE level (Grade-X) or;
  • Successful completion of A-Level with at least a pass in 3 subjects and successful completion of O-Level or equivalent with credit in Mathematics or;
  • Successful completion of STPM with 2 full passes or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.0 and completion of SPM or equivalent with credit in Mathematics or;
  • A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above

Direct Entry to Level 2 of the Degree :

  • Successful completion of Level 1 of an APU Computing & Technology Programme or;
  • A Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or;
  • Any other Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.5, and credit in Mathematics at SPM level or;
  • A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
ENGLISH REQUIRMENTS

Evidence of satisfactory English language skills is required for candidates where English is not their first language.

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