MSc Computer Engineering Specialization in Networks and Cyber Security

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Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must have completed BE (Electronics/Computer/Software/ Information Technology) or Equivalent from a recognized board by Tribhuvan University.

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Pulchowk Campus

Tribhuvan University (TU)Pulchowk, Lalitpur

Curriculum Structure

1st Year 1st Semester

S.N.	Course Code	Course Title	Credit	Assessment Marks	Final Marks	Total
1	CT	Next Generation Network Technologies	4	40	60	100
2	CT	Cryptography and Data Security	4	40	60	100
3	CT	Machine Learning and Data Analytics	4	40	60	100
4	CT	Research Methods	4	40	60	100
		Total	16	160	240	400

1st Year 2nd Semester

S.N.	Course Code	Course Title	Credit	Assessment Marks	Final Marks	Total
1	CT	Digital Forensics and Incident Response	4	40	60	100
2	CT	Information Systems Audit	4	40	60	100
3	CT	Elective I	4	40	60	100
4	CT	Elective II	4	40	60	100
		Total	16	160	240	400

2nd Year 3rd Semester

S.N.	Course Code	Course Title	Credit	Assessment Marks	Final Marks	Total
1	CT	Project	4	40	60	100
2	CT	Elective III	4	40	60	100
3	CT	Elective IV	4	40	60	100
		Total	12	120	180	300

2nd Year 4th Semester (Student selects either Course-Based or Thesis-Based)

Course-Based Option

S.N.	Course Code	Course Title	Credit	Internal Evaluation	Total	Remarks
1	CT	Seminar	2	100	100
2	CT	Cyber Threat Intelligence	4	100*	100	*Only for MSc by Course
3	CT	Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing	4	100*	100
4	CT	Industrial Project (Case Study)	6	100*	100

Thesis-Based Option

S.N.	Course Code	Course Title	Credit	Internal Evaluation	Total	Remarks
1	CT	Thesis	16	100	100	*Only for MSc by Research

Note

* indicates: 60% internal assessment, 40% final evaluation by Tutor & Department.

Elective I

Routing and Switching
Managing Secure Network Systems
Cyber Physical Systems
Data Centric Networking
Intelligent Networking

Elective II

Security and Privacy in Cloud Computing
Wireless Network Security and Privacy
Software Security
Cyber Warfare
Quantum Cryptography

Elective III

Firewall and Intrusion Detection System
Hardening Network Infrastructure
Web Application Security
IoT Security
Generative AI and Security

Elective IV

Cyber Law and Regulation of Cyberspace
Identity and Access Management
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
Information Systems Security Professionalism
Security and Audit Practitioner

Course Outcome

Gain advanced knowledge in computer networks and cybersecurity
Design, implement, and manage secure network infrastructures
Analyze and mitigate cyber threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities
Apply cryptographic techniques for data protection and privacy
Use tools for penetration testing, digital forensics, and intrusion detection
Understand security policies, risk management, and compliance standards
Conduct research in emerging areas like IoT security and cloud security
Integrate ethical and legal aspects of cyber security
Develop skills for incident response and cyber defense strategies
Prepare for careers in network administration, cyber security, and IT governance

More About This Program

Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Engineering Specialization in Networks and Cyber Security is a 2 year program by Tribhuvan University, Institute of Engineering.