Programs Offered

The Department of Cyber Security is offering the following degree program.

  • Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security

    Duration: 4 Years

    Eligibility:

    • Applicants should have at least 50% marks in F.Sc. A-Level or equivalent.
    • Must passed Entry Test.
    • Qualify in Interview.

    Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
    • PEO 1: Graduates will have knowledge and skills in cyber security and will contribute to solving real-world cyber security challenges.

    • PEO 2: Graduates will be able to act as effective team players, leaders, and strong communicatorss.

    • PEO 3: Graduates will demonstrate initiative in emerging technology areas of cyber security and adapt to challenging professions.

    • PEO 4: Graduates will engage in lifelong professional development and contribute to the ethical cyber security practices, cyber security related industry or pursue advanced study.


    Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
    • PLO-1: Academic Education: To prepare graduates as computing professionals.

    • PLO-2: Knowledge for Solving Computing Problems: Apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, knowledge of a computing specialization, and mathematics, science, and domain knowledge appropriate for the computing specialization to the abstraction and conceptualization of computing models from defined problems and requirements.

    • PLO-3: Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and solve complex computing problems reaching substantiated conclusions using fundamental principles of mathematics, computing sciences, and relevant domain disciplines.

    • PLO-4: Design/ Development of Solutions: Design and evaluate solutions for complex computing problems, and design and evaluate systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

    • PLO-5: Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, adapt and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern computing tools to complex computing activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

    • PLO-6: Individual and Teamwork: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and multi-disciplinary settings

    • PLO-7: Communication: Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at large about complex computing activities by being able to comprehend and write effective reports, design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and understand clear instructions.

    • PLO-8: Computing Professionalism and Society: Understand and assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues within local and global contexts, and the consequential responsibilities relevant to professional computing practice.

    • PLO-9: Ethics: Understand and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of professional computing practice.

    • PLO-10: Life-long Learning: Recognize the need, and have the ability to engage in independent learning for continual development as a computing professional.


  • Master of Science in System Security (Evening)

    Duration: 2 Years

    Credit Hrs: 31

    Specializations Offered:

    • Embedded Systems Security
    • Network Security
    • Control Systems Security

    Eligibility:

    • Applicants who have done BS in telecom, electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, avionics, mechatronics and computer science with 16 year education are eligible to apply for this program.
  • Master of Science in (Cyber Security) (Evening)

    Duration: 2 Years

    Credit Hrs: 32

    Specializations Offered:

    • Software Security
    • Societal Security
    • Digital Forensics
    • Network Security
    • Cryptography
    • Information Security Management

    Eligibility:

    • BS (Cyber Security/ Computer Science /Computer Engineering/ Software Engineering/ Information Technology) or Equivalent Degree (4 Years degree program/ minimum 130 credit hours) OR
    • Computer Science conversion course 2 Years degree program referred to as “MCS” or “MSc (CS)” or “MIT”.
  • Master of Science in Cryptology (Evening)

    Duration: 2 Years

    Credit Hrs: 31

    Eligibility:

    • BS degree in Computing discipline or Telecom or Computer Engineering with minim 130 credit hours and with at least 50% marks or 2.00/4.00 CGPA OR
    • BS degree in Mathematics (Min 130 credit hours) with at least 50% marks or 2.00/4.00 CGPA
    • Must pass a specialized AU admission test with at least 60% score.
    • Candidates will appear for an interview before final selection.

    Program Aims:

    • To produce cryptography researchers and specialists to meet the current and future demands of the country to protect national critical infrastructure and information assets against internal and external cyber security threats and improve the country's cyber security posture.
    • To provide students with cryptography courses essential to develop a strong knowledge-base of crypto experts and researchers.
    • To attract international jobs/companies by creating a local pool of talented and skilled researchers and professionals.
    • To contribute toward establishing Pakistan’s cyber security industry.
    • To make Air University a pioneer in this field at national level and one of the renowned Universities in the area of cyber Security internationally.
    • To attract international students from the developing countries in the region to bring a good name to Air University and help improve the University’s international ranking.
    • To produce graduates which are more employable and economically productive.

    Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

    • PEO-1: To prepare students with the technical knowledge and skills needed to implement and explore cryptographic algorithms on digital systems and networks.
    • PEO-2: To develop graduates that can plan, analyze and break codes of encrypted contents.
    • PEO-3: To make students create solutions for arising problems in the cryptology domain.
  • Master of Science in Digital Forensics (Evening)

    Duration: 2 Years

    Credit Hrs: 32

    Specializations Offered:

    • Forensics Investigation Management
    • Applied Digital Forensics
    • Digital Forensics Technologies

    Eligibility:

    • BS degree in Computing discipline or Telecom or Computer Engineering with at least 50% marks or 2.00/4.00 CGPA
    • AU-GAT (Gen) at least 60% score OR NTS-GAT (Gen) at least 50% score.
    • Candidates will appear for an interview before final selection.

    Program Aims:

    • Produce digital forensics researchers and specialists to meet the current and future demands of the country for cybercrime investigations.
    • To enable graduates to design and develop digital forensics solutions
    • To develop an understanding of digital forensics tools, techniques, methods, and technologies
    • To develop an understanding of ethical and legal issues associated with cybercrime investigations.
    • To attract international jobs/companies by creating a local pool of talented and skilled digital forensics professionals.
    • To contribute towards establishing the digital forensics industry in Pakistan.
    • To make Air University a pioneer in this field at the national level and one of the renowned Universities in the area of Digital Forensics internationally.
    • To attract international students from the developing countries in the region to bring a good name to Air University and help improve the University’s international ranking.
    • To produce graduates which are more employable and economically productive.

    Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

    • PEO-1: To prepare students with the technical knowledge and skills needed to investigate crimes including on digital systems and networks.
    • PEO-2: To develop graduates that can plan, investigate and manage cases of cybercrime investigation.
    • PEO-3: To make students create solutions for arising problems in the digital forensics domain.

  • PhD (Cyber Security)

    Duration: 3 Years

    Credit Hrs: 48 (18 Credit Hours of Course work, 30 Credit Hours of dissertation work)

    Specializations Offered:

    • Software Security
    • Societal Security
    • Digital Forensics
    • Network Security
    • Cryptography
    • Information Security Management
    • Hardware Security

    Eligibility:

    The applicant has to meet following minimum eligibility requirements.

    • i. MS / M Phil /Equivalent degree in the Computer Science, Cyber Security, System Security or relevant area meeting (minimum 24 Cr Hrs coursework plus 6 Cr Hrs of thesis work) with a CGPA of at least 3.00 (on the scale of 4.00) or first division in annual system.
    • ii. GRE subject (Computer Science), or GAT Subject (Computer Science) with at least 60% score or AU GAT Subject Test (Computer Science) with at least 70% score is required for becoming eligible for admission.