BS Computer Networks and Security
A Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks and Security equips students with essential knowledge in network architecture, protocols, and cybersecurity measures. Combining theory with practical skills, the program prepares graduates to design, implement, and manage secure computer networks, addressing the increasing demand for skilled professionals in safeguarding digital infrastructures against cyber threats.Â
To equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise in computer networks and security to effectively meet industry demands for professional success.Â
PEO-1 Proficiently design, implement, and manage secure computer networks using knowledge of network architecture, protocols, and security measures.
PEO-2 Develop strong problem-solving skills to analyze, assess, and mitigate network security threats using best practices and modern tools.
PEO-3 Demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and commitment to lifelong learning to succeed in dynamic network security environments and meet industry demands.Â
- , (Pre-Engineering / Computer Science / Pre-Medical / Commerce) or A-Level or DAE.
- Students with pre-medical and commerce background are required to take additional mathematics course.
| Second Year – Semester I | ||
| Code | Course | Cr. Hrs. |
| ZUGE-001 | Islamic Studies | 2+0 |
| ZUGE-002 | Moral Ethics | |
| ZUGE-004 | Functional English | 3+0 |
| ZUGE-009 | Understanding of The Holy Quran – I | 0+1 |
| ZUGE-011 * | Philosophy of Life – I | |
| ZUGE-006 T | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies | 2+0 |
| ZUGE-006 L | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies – Lab | 0+1 |
| SCAP-111 T | Applied Physics | 3+0 |
| SCAP-111 L | Applied Physics – Lab | 0+1 |
| SCDL-112 T | Digital logic design | 3+0 |
| SCDL-112 L | Digital logic design – Lab | 0+1 |
| Â | TOTAL | 14+3=17 |
| Second Year – Semester II | ||
| Code | Course | Cr. Hrs. |
| ZUGE-003 | Pakistan Studies | 2+0 |
| ZUGE-005 | Expository Writing | 2+0 |
| SCQR-121 | Quantitative Reasoning – I | 3+0 |
| SCOP-122 T | Object Oriented Programming | 3+0 |
| SCOP-122 L | Object Oriented Programming – Lab | 0+1 |
| SCWE-123 T | Web Engineering | 3+0 |
| SCWE-123 L | Web Engineering – Lab | 0+1 |
| SCXX-XXX | Social Science Elective | 3+0 |
| Â | TOTAL | 16+2=18 |
| Second Year – Semester III | ||
| Code | Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| ZUGE-XXX | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2+0 |
| ZUGE-010 | Understanding of The Holy Quran – II | 0+1 |
| ZUGE-012 * | Philosophy of Life – II | |
| SCES-211 T | Embedded System Design | 3+0 |
| SCES-211 L | Embedded System Design – Lab | 0+1 |
| SCDS-212 T | Data Structure and Algorithm | 3+0 |
| SCDS-212 L | Data Structure and Algorithm – Lab | 0+1 |
| SCQR-213 | Quantitative Reasoning – II | 3+0 |
| SCCA-214 T | Computer Architecture | 2+0 |
| SCCA-214 L | Computer Architecture – Lab | 0+1 |
| Â | TOTAL | 14+3=17 |
| Second Year – Semester IV | ||
| Code | Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| SCPS-221 | Probability and Statistics | 3+0 |
| SCDC-222 T | Data Communication and Computer Networks | 3+0 |
| SCDC-222 L | Data Communication and Computer Networks – Lab | 0+1 |
| SCOS-223 T | Operating Systems | 3+0 |
| SCOS-223 L | Operating Systems – Lab | 0+1 |
| SCCO-224 T | Computer Organization | 2+0 |
| SCCO-224 L | Computer Organization – Lab | 0+1 |
| SCCE-241 | Civics and Community Engagement | 2+0 |
| SCIS-225 | Information Security and Cryptography | 2+0 |
| Â | Â | Â |
| Â | TOTAL | 15+3=18 |
| Third Year – Semester V | ||
| Code | Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| SCTW-351 | Expository Writing | 3+0 |
| SCCC-352 T | Cloud Computing | 3+0 |
| SCCC-352 L | Cloud Computing – Lab | 0+1 |
| SCMA-353 T | Mobile Application Development | 2+0 |
| SCMA-353 L | Mobile Application Development – Lab | 0+1 |
| SCAN-354 T | Advanced Computer Networks | 3+0 |
| SCAN-354 L | Advanced Computer Networks – Lab | 0+1 |
| SCCY-355 | Cyber Security | 2+0 |
| Â | TOTAL | 13+3=16 |
| Third Year – Semester VI | ||
| Code | Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| SCWN-361 | Wireless Sensor Networks | 2+0 |
| SCIS-362 | Internet Security | 2+0 |
| SCDB-363 T | Database Management System | 3+0 |
| SCDB-363 L | Database Management System – Lab | 0+1 |
| SCAI-364 T | Artificial Intelligence | 3+0 |
| SCAI-364 L | Artificial Intelligence – Lab | 0+1 |
| SCEH-365 T | Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | 2+0 |
| SCEH-365 L | Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing – Lab | 0+1 |
| Â | TOTAL | 12+3=15 |
| Fourth Year – Semester VII | ||
| Code | Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| SCIA-471 T | IT Security Audit and Evaluation | 2+0 |
| SCA-472 L | IT Security Audit and Evaluation – Lab | 0+1 |
| SCPM-473 | Project Management | 3+0 |
| SCXX-XXX | Elective – I | 3+0 |
| SCXX-XXX T | Elective – II | 3+0 |
| SCXX-XXX L | Elective – II – Lab | 0+1 |
| SCFP-474 | Final Year Project – I | 0+3 |
| Â | TOTAL | 11+5=16 |
| Fourth Year – Semester Break | |||
| Code | Course | Cr. Hrs. | Knowledge Area |
| Field Internship | Qualifying 6 – 8 Weeks | Industrial Training | |
| Fourth Year – Semester VIII | ||
| Code | Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| SCNO-481 | Network and Security Optimization | 3+0 |
| ZUGE-007 | Entrepreneurship | 3+0 |
| SCXX-XXX | Elective – III | 3+0 |
| SCXX-XXX T | Elective – IV | 3+0 |
| SCXX-XXX L | Elective – IV – Lab | 0+1 |
| SCFP-482 | Final Year Project – II | 0+3 |
| Â | TOTAL | 12+4=16 |
| List of Electives – A | ||
| Code | Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| SCBD-474 | Big Data Analytics | 3+0 |
| SCPC-475 | Parallel and Distributed Computing | 3+0 |
| SCCL-476 | Cyber Law and Cyber Crime | 3+0 |
| SCCI-477 | Human Computer Interaction | 3+0 |
| SCSS-482 | Soft Switching | 3+0 |
| SCWM-483 | Data Warehouse and Management | 3+0 |
| SCBT-484 | Blockchain Technology | 3+0 |
| SCFC-485 | Fog Computing | 3+0 |
| SCOB-124 | Organizational Behavior | 3+0 |
| SCPP-125 | Professional Psychology | 3+0 |
| SCEC-126 | E-Commerce | 3+0 |
| SCES-127 | Economics | 3+0 |
| List of Electives – B | ||
| Code | Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| SCIT-478 T | Internet of Things | 3+0 |
| SCIT-478 L | Internet of Things Lab | 0+1 |
| SCML-479 T | Machine Learning | 3+0 |
| SCML-479 L | Machine Learning Lab | 0+1 |
| SCSD-486 T | Software Development | 3+0 |
| SCSD-486 L | Software Development Lab | 0+1 |
| SCSA-487 T | System Analysis and Design | 3+0 |
| SCSA-487 L | System Analysis and Design Lab | 0+1 |
| SCWS-488 T | Wireless and Mobile Security | 3+0 |
| SCWS-488 L | Wireless and Mobile Security Lab | 0+1 |
| SCAN-489 T | Artificial Neural Network | 3+0 |
| SCAN-489 L | Artificial Neural Network Lab | 0+1 |
| SCCV-490 T | Computer Vision | 3+0 |
| SCV-490 L | Computer Vision Lab | 0+1 |
| SCCG-491 T | AI for Computer Games | 3+0 |
| SCCG-491 L | AI for Computer Games Lab | 0+1 |
| SCCB-492 T | Chatbots | 3+0 |
| SCCB-492 L | Chatbots Lab | 0+1 |
BS Computer Networks and Security opens a wide range of career prospects for graduates, such as Network Administrator / Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, Information Security, Ethical Hacker and Security Consultant.Â
PLO 1 – Computing Knowledge
Apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, computer networking, cybersecurity principles, mathematics, and relevant domain knowledge to solve complex problems in computer networks and information security.
PLO 2 – Problem Analysis
Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex computing and network security problems, using principles of computing, networking technologies, and cybersecurity to reach well-reasoned conclusions.
PLO 3 – Design / Development of Solutions
Design and evaluate secure network architectures, cybersecurity mechanisms, and computing solutions that meet specified requirements while considering security, privacy, reliability, and performance constraints.
PLO 4 – Investigation
Conduct investigations of complex computing and security problems through experimentation, vulnerability assessment, traffic analysis, and data interpretation, leading to valid and meaningful conclusions.
PLO 5 – Modern Tool Usage
Select and apply appropriate modern computing tools, networking platforms, cybersecurity tools, and simulation environments to analyze, implement, and manage complex computing activities with awareness of their limitations.
PLO 6 – Individual and Team Work
Work effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse and multidisciplinary teams to accomplish networking and cybersecurity projects.
PLO 7 – Communication
Communicate effectively with the computing community and society by writing technical reports, preparing documentation, making presentations, and delivering clear technical instructions related to networking and cybersecurity.
PLO 8 – Computing Professionalism and Society
Understand and evaluate legal, societal, cultural, and security implications of computing technologies and demonstrate responsible professional practice in networking and cybersecurity environments.
PLO 9 – Ethics
Apply ethical principles and professional standards in computing practice, including responsible use of information, respect for privacy, and adherence to cybersecurity laws and regulations.
PLO 10 – Lifelong Learning
Recognize the need for and demonstrate the ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning to adapt to evolving technologies, emerging cybersecurity threats, and advancements in computer networkingÂ
Education City Site (Morning)
| Description | Frequency | Fee/Cr. Hr | # of Cr. Hr | Total Fee |
| Admission Fee | One Time | — | — | 10,000 |
| Security Deposit | One Time | — | — | — |
| Tuition Fee | Semester Wise | 3,200 | 17 | 54,400 |
| Examination Fee | Semester Wise | 250 | 17 | 4,250 |
| Other Charges | Semester Wise | — | — | 2,000 |
| Semester Registration Fee | Semester Wise | — | — | 5,000 |
| Total Fees | 75,650 | |||
North Campus (Evening)
| FEE DESCRIPTION | COLLECTION TYPE | NON SUBJECT FEE | NUMBER OF SUBJECT | TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | FEE PER CREDIT HOUR | AMOUNT |
| ADMISSION FEE | ONE TIME | 10,000 | – | – | – | 10,000 |
| SECURITY DEPOSIT | ONE TIME | – | – | – | – | – |
| TUITION FEE | SEMESTER | – | – | 17 | 3,200 | 54,400 |
| EXAMINATION FEE | SEMESTER | – | – | 17 | 250 | 4,250 |
| OTHER CHARGES | SEMESTER | 2,000 | – | – | – | 2,000 |
| SEMESTER REGISTRATION FEE | SEMESTER | 5,000 | – | – | – | 5,000 |
| Total Fees | 75,650 | |||||
