B Tech (Computer Science) - Cybersecurity

According to the ‘NASSCOM-DSCI, the global Cybersecurity market is projected to reach $190 billion by 2025, with India's Cybersecurity industry aiming for $35 billion, creating one million jobs and 1,000 startups by then.

As per a report from the ISC2 workforce study, the global demand for Cybersecurity professionals is about 3 million, with 2 million needed in the Asia-Pacific region. Jobs in this field have grown three times faster than other IT roles, making Cybersecurity a promising career path. This programme will help students start their careers in this rapidly growing field.

DURATION

4 years, 8 semesters

SELECTION PROCESS

NMIMS CET

(The NMIMS Common Entrance Test (NCET) is the university-level examination for Undergraduate Engineering degree programmes of MPSTME)

ELIGIBILITY

12^th class or equivalent from a recognized board with not less than 45% in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics / vocational subject. Candidates passing out in 2024 can apply.

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Programme Educational Objectives

The Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) of the B Tech (Computer Science) – Cybersecurity programme are:

Technical Growth: Graduates will excel in modern engineering and entrepreneurship, joining the local and global workforce and contributing to India’s economy.

Professional Skills: Graduates will continue to develop and show the skills needed to be competent employees, take on leadership roles, and achieve career success and satisfaction.

Professional Attitude and Citizenship: Graduates will be productive citizens with high ethical and professional standards, make sound engineering or managerial decisions, and show enthusiasm for their professional growth.

Unique features of the Programme

Curriculum aligned with the NIST NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.
A balanced mix of technical and management courses based on industry input.
Opportunities to earn international Cybersecurity certifications like CEH and CCNA Security, recognized by the US DoD.
Student-focused teaching methods.
Access to cloud-based virtual labs.
Industry internships and projects for hands-on learning.

Student Outcomes (SOs)

Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology (Cybersecurity) programme will have the ability to:

Analyze complex computing problems and apply principles of computing and other relevant fields to find solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate computing solutions to meet specific requirements within the discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Understand professional responsibilities and make informed decisions in computing based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the programme’s discipline.
In addition, graduates of the Cybersecurity programme will also have the ability to apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.