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Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Cybersecurity

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Technology in Cybersecurity is a four-year undergraduate program offered by Kathmandu University (KU). This program aims to produce skilled cybersecurity professionals equipped with comprehensive technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and ethical grounding to secure digital infrastructures and respond to evolving cyber threats. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary learning by integrating concepts from computer science, law, psychology, and business. This Program has been developed in collaboration between Kathmandu University and Ullens Education Foundation.

Philosophy and Procedure

What is a Bachelor of Technology in Cybersecurity?

The B. Tech in Cybersecurity is a specialized undergraduate program that focuses on core areas such as network security, cryptography, secure software development, and cyber operations. It emphasizes a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that includes technical and non-technical dimensions of cybersecurity. This includes awareness of legal frameworks, human behavior, organizational policies, and business processes, in addition to advanced technical competencies.

Objectives of the Proposed Program

  • Develop comprehensive technical expertise across major cybersecurity domains.
  • Foster adaptability and a culture of continuous learning to address evolving cyber threats.
  • Provide hands-on experience through laboratory work, real-world projects, and internships.
  • Instill ethical leadership and social responsibility in all cybersecurity practices.
  • Promote innovation and research in developing novel security solutions.
  • Enable students to understand and respond to cybersecurity challenges in a global context, including cross-border threats and international regulations.
  • Integrate computer science, law, psychology, and business to give a broader understanding of cybersecurity issues.
  • Establish strong industry partnerships for guest lectures, mentorship, internships, and collaborative projects.
  • Engage students in Nepalese grassroots realities by connecting them to community-level cybersecurity challenges, promoting social relevance and contextual innovation.

Focused Group

The program is intended for:

  • Students with backgrounds in computer science, IT, or related disciplines who aspire to specialize in cybersecurity.

  • Professionals seeking to advance or shift their careers into cybersecurity roles.

Scope of the Proposed Program

Further Education:
Graduates may pursue higher studies (MS, PhD) in cybersecurity or related domains, or enter academia as trainers, researchers, or faculty.

Employment Opportunities:
Graduates will be prepared for roles in both domestic and international settings, including:

  • Security Engineering: Development and maintenance of secure systems and applications.
  • GRC / Audit / CISO Roles: Work in Governance, Risk, Compliance, security auditing, or organizational leadership.
  • Cybersecurity Consulting: Providing strategic cybersecurity solutions and assessments for public and private organizations.

Entrepreneurship:

Graduates will have foundational knowledge to launch startups or consultancies focused on cybersecurity services, innovations, or niche security markets.

Course Duration and Credits

  • Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
  • Total Credits: 123 credits

Intake Capacity

  • Initial intake capacity is 30 students, subject to revision based on infrastructure and faculty availability.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • 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.

Nomenclature of the Degree

Successful graduates will be awarded the degree:

  • Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Cybersecurity by Kathmandu University.

Venue of Operation

  • The Program will run at the premises of Ullens College, Lalitpur, Nepal, for the academic year 2025 intake.

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