Software Engineering

1. About M. Sc. in Cyber Security:

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MSc) program is innovatively designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving digital security landscape. Our comprehensive curriculum, enhanced by cutting-edge technological tools and well-equipped lab facilities, sets our program apart. Emphasizing hands-on learning through the Cyber Security Capstone Project, and sharpening research skills with a dedicated Research Methodology course leading to a thesis, this program skillfully combines theoretical knowledge with practical expertise. It prepares graduates to adeptly navigate and address the complex challenges of cybersecurity in today’s technology-driven world.

2. Career Prospective:

• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Ethical Hacker/Penetration Tester
• Computer Forensics Investigator
• IT Security Consultant
• Application Security Engineer
• Cloud Security Specialist
• Information Security Auditor
• Network Security Engineer
• Incident Response Specialist
• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
• IT Risk Manager
• Red/ Blue Team Member
• IT Compliance Officer
• Cybersecurity Legal Advisor
• Research Analyst in Cybersecurity

 

3. Key Features of the Program

• Both IT and Non-IT Background Students Can Enroll This Program.
• Industry Professionals and Expert Faculty Members will Conduct Courses.
• Specialized Cybersecurity Lab.
• Practical Lab Courses.
• Flexible Weekend Education.
• Convenient Transport Facilities from Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayangonj, and Savar.
• Strong Industry Linkages.
• Involvement with Cyber Security Centre.
• Academic Partnership with EC-Council, Mile2, and more.
• Well Equipped Library.
• Scholarships and Financial Aid Available.
• International Collaborations.
• Green Campus.
• Affordable Excellence in Cyber Security Education.

 

4. Structure of the Program

• Duration (IT Background Student):5 Years (03-Semesters)
• Duration (Non-IT Background Student): 2 Years (04-Semesters)
• Minimum credit requirement (IT Background Student): 40 Credit Hours
• Minimum credit requirement (Non-IT Background Student): 60
• Maximum academic years of completion: 3 Years

 

5. Admission Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in any field from a recognized university or higher education institution.
• Minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or at least a second class in bachelor's degree.
• Preference for candidates who have completed the necessary indicated courses or their equivalents.
• Provisional acceptance is possible for applicants who need to complete required coursework within one or two semesters of starting the program.
• Primary consideration given to undergraduate academic performance.
• Conditional admission available for applicants awaiting bachelor's degree results.
• Applications are also welcome from professionals in cybersecurity without the necessary academic background.

 

5. Year/ Level/ Semester/ Term wise distribution of courses

i)        For IT-background students

Semester	Code	Course Description	Project Based Degree			Thesis Based Degree
			Project		Credit	Thesis	Credit
1st (1-1)	CS 509	Cryptography & Network Security	4		16	4	16
	CS 599	Digital Forensic	4			4
	CS 515	Ethical Hacking	1			1
	CS 516	Ethical Hacking LAB	3			3
	CS 566	Information Systems Audit and Assurance	4			4
2nd (1-2)	CS 544	Security Analysis and Penetration Testing	1		14	-	20
	CS 545	Security Analysis and Penetration Testing LAB	3			-
	CS 555	Information Security Risk Management	4			-
	CS 615	System Security	4			-
	CS 610	Research Methodology	2			2
	CS 699	Thesis	-			18
3rd (2-1)	CS 675	Cybersecurity Law and Ethics	4		10	4	4
	CS 698	Cyber Security Capstone Project/ Internship	6			-
Total Credit				40		40

ii) For non-IT background students

Semester	Code	Couse Description	Project Based Degree				Thesis Based Degree
			Credit		Total Credit	Credit			Total Credit
1st (1-1)	CS 501	Computer Programming	3		20	3			20
	CS 502	Computer Programming Lab	1			1
	CS 504	Database Systems	3			3
	CS 505	Database Systems Lab	1			1
	CS 506	Computer Architecture	4			4
	CS 507	Operating System and System Programming with LAB	4			4
	CS 508	Data Communication and Computer Networking with LAB	4			4
2nd (1-2)	CS 509	Cryptography & Network Security	4		16	4			16
	CS 599	Digital Forensic	4			4
	CS 515	Ethical Hacking	3			3
	CS 516	Ethical Hacking LAB	1			1
	CS 566	Information Systems Audit & Assurance	4			4
3rd (2-1)	CS 544	Security Analysis and Penetration Testing	1		14	-			20
	CS 545	Security Analysis and Penetration Testing LAB	3			-
	CS 555	Information Security Risk Management	4			-
	CS 615	System Security	4			-
	CS 610	Research Methodology	2			2
	CS 699	Thesis	-			18
4th (2-2)	CS 675	Cybersecurity Law and Ethics	4		10	4			4
	CS 698	Cyber Security Capstone Project/ Internship	6			-
Total				60				60

6. Cost Structure

 

Items of the fee	IT Background		Non IT Background
	40 Credit Hours(03 Semesters)		60 Credit Hours(04 Semesters)
	Project Based	Thesis Based	Project Based	Thesis Based
	Amount (Tk.)		Amount (Tk.)
Admission Fee	12,000	12,000	12,000	12,000
Library Fee	2,000	2,000	2,000	2,000
Rover Scout & BNCC Fee	500	500	500	500
Student Smart Card (In Balance 200 TK)	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000
Student and Guardian group Life Insurance	2,500	2,500	2,500	2,500
Tuition Fee (Per credit 28/19 Tk. 2,500) (Per credit 44/35 Tk. 2,500)	70,000	47,500	110,000	87,500
Tuition Fees for lab credit (Per credit 6/3 Tk. 3,500) (Per credit 10/7 Tk. 3,500)	21,000	10,500	35,000	24,500
Semester Fee (3/6 Semester Tk. 4,000)	12,000	12,000	24,000	24,000
Development Fee (3/6 Semester Tk. 3,000)	9,000	9,000	18,000	18,000
Extra-Curricular Activities Fee (3/6 Semester Tk. 1,125)	3,375	3,375	6,750	6,750
Internship/Project /Thesis (Per credit 6/18 Tk. 2,500)	15,000	45,000	15,000	45,000
Total payable:(for 40/60 credits)	148,375	145,375	226,750	223,750

While taking admission, a student has to pay a total of TK 26,125/- which includes the follow:

 

Breakdown of admission fee	Amount
Admission Fee	12,000
Library Fee	2,000
Rover Scout & BNCC Fee	500
Student Smart Card (In Balance 200 TK)	1,000
Student and Guardian group Life Insurance	2,500
Semester Fee	4,000
Development Fee	3,000
Extra Curricular Activities Fee	1,125
Payable during admission	26,125