BCA Cyber Security
Programme Overview
The Bachelor of Computer Applications in Cyber Security Programme is a four-year honours degree designed to prepare students for the rapidly evolving landscape of digital security and information protection. The Programme combines core foundations in computer science, programming, networking, and system administration with specialised training in ethical hacking, digital forensics, cryptography, and network defence. Through academic alliances with CISCO Networking Academy, NIIT Foundation and Red Hat Academy, students gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools and globally recognised certifications. The curriculum emphasises practical learning through simulations, live projects, and security audits, helping students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills required in real-world cybersecurity operations. Graduates are equipped for diverse roles such as cybersecurity analyst, ethical hacker, information security officer, network security engineer, forensic analyst, penetration tester, and security consultant across industries, including IT, finance, healthcare, and government. The Programme empowers students to become proactive defenders in an increasingly interconnected digital world, with ample scope for higher studies and professional certifications.
The BCA Programme is a four-year degree programme, wherein a student, after successful completion, will be awarded an Honours degree. However, a student has the option to exit the programme after successful completion of the first three years. In such a case, the student will be awarded a Bachelor’s degree.
Eligibility Criteria
Any candidate who has passed PUC/10+2/ equivalent in Science, Arts or Commerce, securing a minimum of 40% of marks in aggregate, is eligible.
Programme Outcomes (PO)
- PO1: apply critical inquiry, innovative thinking and evidence-based research to solve complex problems.
- PO2: formulate informed decisions based on factual evidence and reasoned judgement.
- PO3: demonstrate professional competencies, ethical conduct, emotional intelligence and fluency in emerging technologies in a dynamic global environment.
- PO4: Exhibit self-discipline, autonomy, responsibility and accountability for personal well-being and a commitment to lifelong learning.
- PO5: Lead and communicate with multi-cultural teams, demonstrating empathy and mutual respect in the workplace and public sphere.
- PO6: Involve in community development for nation-building by advocating sustainable practices, embodying the Indian ethos and upholding universal human values.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)
- PSO1: Demonstrate knowledge of computing, programming, data structures, databases, networks, operating systems, cyber security threats, defense mechanisms and cyber laws.
- PSO2: Apply cryptographic techniques and algorithms, security protocols, defense mechanisms, incident response, digital forensics in cybercrime investigations.
- PSO3: Evaluate and report vulnerability risks in cyberspace adhering to policies and security standards.
- PSO4: Formulate strategies based on systematic research in cyberspace.
Programme Matrix
Key Courses
Semester I
- C Programming (Theory & Practical)
- Relational Database Management System (Theory & Practical)
- Foundation of Discrete Mathematics
Semester II
- Data Structures
- Python Programming
- Cyber Security Essentials
- Cyber Security Fundamentals (Certification)
- Web Development Workflow
Semester III
- Object-Oriented Programming with Java
- Operating System & Linux Administration
- Computer Network Layers & Vulnerabilities
- NPTEL Certification
Semester IV
- Machine Learning for Cybersecurity
- Cryptography and Cyber Security
- Software Engineering
Semester V
- Network Defense
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Cyber Forensics & Forensic Investigation
- Research Methodology
Semester VI
- Network Forensics
- Vulnerability Analysis & Penetration Testing
- Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems
- Capstone Project