Overview
NSHM offers B.Sc. in Cyber Security programme in Kolkata providing an opportunity for – students with science (including Mathematics as a major subject) at the plus two level, to develop knowledge and skills in the field of Cyber Security. The objective of the programme is to impart fundamental knowledge both in theoretical and practical aspects of Cyber Security through interactive sessions with Industry experts, industry-driven curriculum based on the latest trends in the ever changing and evolving fields of Cyber Security along with preparing them for participating in national level Hackathons.
In this unique cyber security programme, the broad areas in which the students will be able acquire their skills and knowledge are: Cryptography, Network Security, Authentication and Access Control Mechanisms, Wireless Networks Vulnerabilities and Security, Computer Forensics, Legal Aspects of Cyber Security, and Security and Privacy related issues in various applications and deployments like Cloud Computing, Internet of Things etc. The pedagogy – will be extremely hands-on using real world case problems. Being extremely well-connected with industry, NSHM is among the top colleges in India to pursue a B.Sc. degree in cyber security as the training leads to excellent placements.
Programme Education Objective
- Prepare the students with the knowledge and skills about computing environment, programming, databases, networking and data communication, mathematical and statistical applications, security, AI and emerging IT software.
- Impart knowledge about hardware applications for pursuing various careers as developer, system integrator, analyst, software engineer, project manager, entrepreneur, etc.
- Enable them to advance their learning in continuity and excel as part of a team or as a leader of teams for betterment of their careers in the fast changing IT enabled knowledge age, with ethics, values, and social responsibility.
Career Opportunities
Indian cybersecurity services industry is expected to grow from $4.3 billion in fiscal 2019-20 to $7.6 billion in 2022, according to a recent report by Data Security Council of India (DSCI). Around 80% of this revenue is expected to come from global markets. Following are some of the roles in the industry for Cyber Security professionals:
- Security Analyst
- Security Engineer
- Security Architect
- Security Administrator
- Security Software Developer
- Cryptographer/Cryptologist
- Cryptanalyst
- Information Security Officer
Programme Structure
Core Curriculum
Computing fundamentals
Computing environment
fundamentals of computing environment, Operating systems and computer systems architecture.
Programming
programming fundamentals, C/C++ for basic algorithm development and networking, object oriented concepts and Python for machine learning
Database Management
RDBMS concepts and SQL programming.
Software engineering
software development lifecycle, methodologies like agile, anlaysis, testing, software sizing, and quality assessment.
Mathematics & Statistics
Basic Mathematics
discrete Mathematics, linear algebra, algorithms design and data analysis.
Basic Statistics
Fundamentals of Statistics, Probability, and algorithmic computations
Information security
Ethical Hacking
system vulerabilities, system security, tools and techniques for ethical hacking
Vulnerability assessment
vulnerability assessment, tools and techniques for vulnerability testing.
Cryptography
cryptographic concepts, data encryption and protection.
Network security
network topologies, architectures and security considerations.
Malware analysis
different types of malware, malware attacks, tools and techniques to protect against malware.
Advanced concepts for Cybersecurity
Cyberforensics
Fundamentals of computer forensics, forensic evidence, forensic reporting, law enforcement methodologies.
Artificial Intelligence
advances in artificial intelligence, smart gadgets, smart processes, smart systems, and machine learning.
Security of Digital Commerce
e-com, m-com, system architecture, security issues, intrusion protection techniques, case studies.
Programme Type - UG
Duration - 3 years (6 Semesters)
Minimum Eligibility - 10+2 passed with Science, Mathematics and English from a recognised board. Knowledge of Statistics is preferred.
Degree Awarded By -
Fee Details
- Kolkata
Kolkata
Payment Date |
One Time Payment | Yearly Payment Payment Deadline | Half-Yearly Payment |
| Admission Fee | INR 50,000 | INR 50,000 | INR 50,000 |
| Within 15 days of Admission | INR 2,44,500 | INR 1,31,200 | INR 71,400 |
| on or before 30th Nov, 2023 | INR 71,400 | ||
| on or before 31st May, 2024 | INR 78,800 | INR 42,800 | |
| on or before 30th Nov, 2024 | INR 42,800 | ||
| on or before 31st May, 2025 | INR 57,500 | INR 28,600 | |
| on or before 30th Nov, 2025 | INR 33,600 | ||
| Total Fees: | INR 2,94,500 | INR 3,17,500 | INR 3,40,600 |
| Course Fee including Admission : |
* The fees mentioned above are only for students from India.
Please contact the admission counselor for a detailed fee structure for International Students.
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