Overview
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security And Digital Forensics at ISMT College
The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics program at ISMT College, Tinkune, Kathmandu, is affiliated with the University of Sunderland, UK. It enhances students' knowledge and applied cybersecurity and digital forensics skills through lab exercises, case studies, and project work. Students will learn to analyze and assess vulnerabilities and risks, develop strategies to mitigate these threats and investigate cybercrime incidents using digital forensics techniques.
ISMT aims to produce highly skilled and professional graduates who can resolve computer forensic problems and cases, preserve the evidential integrity of computer forensic analysis, develop and manage computing solutions, understand the legal, social, ethical, and professional responsibilities of computer forensics practitioners, and have a broad awareness of the computing industry. Graduates can pursue cybersecurity and digital forensics careers, such as investigator, analyst, or auditor. They can also study related fields.
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Summary
Course Details
First Year, (120 Credit)
Semester I |
Semester II |
Software Engineering |
Full Stack Development |
Computer Systems, Architectures and Networks |
Emerging Technologies |
Introduction to Programming |
Specialist Project |
Second Year, (120 Credit)
Semester III |
Semester IV |
Secure Networks |
Advanced Programming |
Digital Forensics Computing Practice |
Cyber Security |
Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructures |
Enterprise Project |
Third Year, (120 Credit)
Semester V |
Semester VI |
Project: Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics |
Project: Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics |
Cyber Threat Landscape |
Digital Forensics Investigation |
Web Application Security |
Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking |
*Modules are subject to change according to the university policy
Scholarships
Scholarships |
Criteria |
Award Value |
Who can claim? |
ISMT Award - Merit Based |
Awarded for a mark of 70% or above in +2 or equivalent and qualified on interview |
20% waiver in tuition fee in the first year |
All +2 or equivalent graduates applying for a course at ISMT |
ISMT Award - Merit Based |
Awarded for a mark of 60% or above in +2 or equivalent and qualified on interview |
15% waiver in tuition fee in the first year |
All +2 or equivalent graduates applying for a course at ISMT |
ISMT Award - Merit Based |
Awarded for a mark of 50% or above in +2 or equivalent and qualified on interview |
10% waiver in tuition fee in the first year |
All +2 or equivalent graduates applying for a course at ISMT |
Career Outcomes
Studying Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at ISMT College leads students to various careers, depending on their interests, major area of study, and the amount of study or work they undertake during or after the course. The following are the career opportunities for ISMT graduates.
- Cybersecurity Manager
- Security Engineer/Architect
- Cybersecurity Auditor
- Penetration Tester/Ethical Hacker
- IT Security Officer
- Cryptographer