B.Tech in Cybersecurity

B.Tech in Cybersecurity

Bachelors
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4 years

Institutions offering B.Tech in Cybersecurity

Currently, 1 institutions offer B.Tech in Cybersecurity under Kathmandu University in Nepal with 1 of them offering in Lalitpur district.

The Bachelor of Technology in Cybersecurity is a four-year undergraduate program offered by Kathmandu University (KU). This program aims to develop skilled cybersecurity professionals who possess comprehensive technical knowledge, practical experience, and a strong ethical foundation needed to secure digital infrastructures and address evolving cyber threats. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary learning by integrating concepts from computer science, law, psychology, and business. This program has been developed in collaboration with the Ullens Education Foundation.

Objectives of the B.Tech in Cybersecurity Program

  • Develop comprehensive technical expertise across key cybersecurity domains.
  • Foster adaptability and a culture of continuous learning to effectively tackle evolving cyber threats.
  • Provide hands-on experience through laboratory work, real-world projects, and internships.
  • Instill ethical leadership and social responsibility in all aspects of cybersecurity practices.
  • Encourage innovation and research to create novel security solutions.
  • Enable students to understand and respond to cybersecurity challenges within a global context, including cross-border threats and international regulations.
  • Integrate knowledge from computer science, law, psychology, and business to provide a broader perspective on cybersecurity issues.
  • Establish strong industry partnerships for guest lectures, mentorship, internships, and collaborative projects.
  • Engage students with the realities of Nepalese grassroots communities by connecting them to local cybersecurity challenges, promoting social relevance, and fostering contextual innovation.

Eligibility

  • Academic Qualification: Maths and Computer Science from Science or Management backgrounds in both XI and XII (or equivalent) with a minimum aggregate GPA of 2.0 or an aggregate of 50% on a percentage scale.
  • Entrance Examination: Evaluation of technical aptitude and problem-solving ability.

Entrance Examination
Required Test: Must appear for the KUCAT-PBT (Paper-Based Test) 2025, or KUCAT-CBT (Computer-Based Test) 2025.

BTech in Cybersecurity Paper-Based Test Coverage Info

Job Prospects

Career Opportunities

  • Security Analysts
  • Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
  • Security Engineer
  • Security Consultant
  • Threat Intelligence Analyst
  • Security Operations Center Analyst
  • Network Administrator
  • Systems Administrator
  • Cloud Security Associate
  • DevSecOps Engineer

Curricular Structure

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Curriculum

Year 1: Foundation year

SemesterCourse CodeCourse TitleCredits
ICYSE 101Introduction to Cybersecurity3
 CYCS 101Introduction to Programming for Cybersecurity3
 CYMA 101Mathematics I3
 CYSE 102Introduction to Networks3
 CYSS 101Applied Communication & Career Readiness3
 CYSE 103Cybersecurity Lab I2
  Semester Total17
IICYCS 110Data Structures & Algorithms3
 CYMA 102Discrete Mathematics/Structure3
 CYCS 111Database Systems3
 CYSS 102Ethics and Professional Conducts3
 CYCS 112Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming3
 CYSE 113Project-I2
  Semester Total17

Year 2: Core Cyber Security Knowledge

SemesterCourse CodeCourse TitleCredits
ICYSE 201Operating Systems and Security3
 CYMA 201Mathematics II3
 CYSE 202Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing3
 CYSE 203Cryptography3
 CYSS 201Exploring Leadership: Global Lessons, Local Context3
 CYSE 204Project-II2
  Semester Total17
IICYSE 210Secure Software Development3
 CYSE 211Distributed system application and security3
 CYSS 202Risk Management, Governance and Cyber Law3
 CYMA 202Probability and Statistics3
 CYCS 201Computer Architecture3
 CYSE 212Project-III2
  Semester Total17

Year 3: Advanced Topics and Specialization

SemesterCourse CodeCourse TitleCredits
ICYCS 301Introduction to Systems Programming3
 CYSE 301IoT and Embedded Systems Security3
 CYSE 302Web Application Security3
 CYSE 303Foundation of AI3
 CYSS 301Engineering for Global Good3
 CYSE 304Project-IV2
  Semester Total17
IICYSS 302System Analysis and Audit3
 CYSE 310Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering3
 CYSE 311Advanced Network Security3
 CYSE 312Advanced AI3
 CYSE 313Information Security3
 CYSE 314Project-V2
  Semester Total17

Year 4: Specialization and Capstone

SemesterCourse CodeCourse TitleCredits
ICYSE 401Digital Forensics3
 CYSS 401Introduction to Entrepreneurship3
  Elective I3
 CYSE 402Introduction to Blockchain3
  Semester Total12
II Elective II3
 CYSE 411Internship/Capstone6
  Semester Total9

List of Elective Courses

Course CodeElective Course Title
CYSE 403Application of AI in Cybersecurity
CYSE 404Research in Blockchain/Advanced Blockchain
CYSS 402Social engineering & Psychology
CYSE 405Quantum Algorithms and Cryptography
CYSS 410Introduction to Finance
CYSS 411Introduction to Economics