The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Information Security) is a specialized degree program focused on safeguarding digital systems, networks, and data through applied engineering technology and cyber security practices. The program integrates core principles from computer science and engineering technology with advanced training in information security. The curriculum covers critical areas such as ethical hacking, cryptography, digital forensics, malware analysis, and network defense. Students develop practical skills through hands-on labs, simulations, and projects that replicate real-world cyber threats and defense strategies. Graduates are equipped to design, implement, and manage secure information systems across a wide range of industries, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of digital assets. Career opportunities include roles such as: Cyber security Analyst, Information Security Engineering Technologist, Penetration Tester, Network Security Specialist and Incident Response Analyst. This program prepares students for high-demand careers in government agencies, corporate IT departments, defense sectors, and cyber security firms.
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Information Security) Program is accredited by the National Technology Council (NTC), Islamabad.
Number of Seats Allocated by NTC : 100
Minimum Duration in Years | Total Number of Semesters | Maximum Duration in Years | Credit Hours |
Minimum CGPA Required |
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4 | 8 | 8 | 138 | 2.0 |
PEO 02: The graduates will have an effective communication and management abilities in order to meet industry's technology needs.
PEO 03: The graduates will exhibit professional integrity and commitment to social and ethical responsibilities.
PEO 04: The graduates will demonstrate professionalism and to nurture entrepreneurial and continuous professional development abilities.
PLO-02 Problem Analysis: An ability to identify, formulate, research literature and analyses broadly-defined Engineering Technology problems reaching substantiated conclusions using analytical tools appropriate to the discipline or area of specialization.
PLO-03 Design/Development of Solution: An ability to design solutions for broadly- defined Engineering Technology problems and contribute to the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PLO-04 Investigation: An ability to conduct investigations of broadly-defined problems; locate, search and select relevant data from codes, data bases and literature, design and conduct experiments to provide valid conclusions.
PLO-05 Modern Tool Usage: An ability to Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern technology and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to broadly-defined Engineering Technology problems, with an understanding of the limitations.
PLO-06 The Engineering Technologist and Society: An ability to demonstrate understanding of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to Engineering Technology practice and solutions to broadly defined Engineering Technology problems.
PLO-07 Environment and Sustainability: An ability to understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of Engineering Technology work in the solution of broadly defined Engineering Technology problems in societal and environmental contexts.
PLO-08 Ethics: Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of Engineering Technology practice.
PLO-09 Individual and Collaborative Team Work: An ability to Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams.
PLO-10 Communication: An ability to communicate effectively on broadly defined Engineering Technology activities with the Engineering Technologist community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
PLO-11 Project Management: An ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Engineering Technology management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member or leader in a team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
PLO-12 Life-Long Learning: An ability to recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in specialist Engineering Technologies.
Program Duration (Years) | 4 |
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No. of Semesters | 8 |
Admission Fee (One Time) | 10,000 |
Sem Enrollment/Exam Fee | 20,000 |
Tuition Fee (Per Sem) | 38,860 |
Security (Refundable) | 10,000 |
Survey Camp/Cleckship/Clinical Fee | - |
Sem-1 Fee (At time of Admission) | 78,860 |
Sem-2 Fee | 58,860 |
Sem-3 Fee | 58,860 |
Sem-4 Fee | 58,860 |
Sem-5 Fee | 58,860 |
Sem-6 Fee | 58,860 |
Sem-7 Fee | 58,860 |
Sem-8 Fee | 20,000 |
Total Program Fee | 452,020 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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GE102/104 | Islamic Studies/ Social Ethics | 2-0 |
CS 101 | Information and Communication Technology | 1-0 |
CS 101L | Information and Communication Technology (LAB) | 0-1 |
IST 101 | Computer Programming | 2-0 |
IST 101L | Computer Programming (LAB) | 0-2 |
MA 103 | Applied Mathematics I | 3-0 |
NS 101 | Applied Physics | 2-0 |
NS 101L | Applied Physics (LAB) | 0-1 |
GE 101 | Functional English (English-I) | 3-0 |
MA 112 | Mathematics I* | 3-0 |
*Mandatory course for Pre-Medical, Non Credit |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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GE 107 | Communication Skills (Expository Writing) | 3-0 |
IST 103 | Object Oriented Programming | 2-0 |
IST 103L | Object Oriented Programming (LAB) | 0-1 |
MA 104 | Applied Mathematics II | 3-0 |
IST 105 | Digital Electronics | 2-0 |
IST 105L | Digital Electronics (LAB) | 0-1 |
IST 107 | Software Engineering | 2-0 |
IST 107L | Software Engineering (LAB) | 0-1 |
IST 109 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 2-0 |
IST 109L | Data Structures and Algorithms (LAB) | 0-1 |
MA 113 | Mathematics II* | 3-0 |
*Mandatory course for Pre-Medical, Non Credit |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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GE 201 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 2-0 |
IST 201 | Computer Networks | 2-0 |
IST 201L | Computer Networks (LAB) | 0-2 |
IST 203 | Web Development Technologies | 1-0 |
IST 203L | Web Development Technologies (LAB) | 0-2 |
IST 205 | Database Systems | 2-0 |
IST 205L | Database Systems (LAB) | 0-1 |
MA 203 | Probability and Statistics | 3-0 |
IST 207 | Artificial Intelligence | 1-0 |
IST 207L | Artificial Intelligence (LAB) | 0-1 |
QT 101 | Understanding of Holy Quran-I (only for Muslims) | 0-1 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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GE 205 | Civics and Community Engagement | 1-1 |
ENG 223 | Technical & Scientific Writing | 3-0 |
IST 209 | Operating Systems | 2-0 |
IST 209L | Operating Systems (LAB) | 0-1 |
IST 211 | Information Security | 2-0 |
IST 211L | Information Security (LAB) | 0-1 |
IST 213 | Computer Architecture and Organization | 2-0 |
IST 213L | Computer Architecture and Organization (LAB) | 0-1 |
IST 215 | Systems and Network Administration | 1-0 |
IST 215L | Systems and Network Administration (LAB) | 0-2 |
QT 300 | Understanding of Holy Quran-II (only for Muslims) | 0-1 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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IST 301 | Error Correction and Coding Techniques | 3-0 |
IST 303 | Wireless Networks Security | 1-0 |
IST 303L | Wireless Networks Security (LAB) | 0-2 |
IST 305 | Cloud Computing and IoT | 2-0 |
IST 305L | Cloud Computing and IoT (LAB) | 0-2 |
GE 311 | Professional Ethics | 2-0 |
MGT 345 | Organizational Behaviour | 3-0 |
RES 391 | Project Part-I | 0-3 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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GE 310 | Techno-preneurship | 2-0 |
IST 313 | Digital Forensics and Laws | 2-0 |
IST 313L | Digital Forensics and Laws (LAB) | 0-1 |
IST 315 | IT Security Audit and Evaluation | 2-0 |
IST 315L | IT Security Audit and Evaluation (LAB) | 0-1 |
EET 309 | Renewable and Alternative Energy Technologies | 2-0 |
EET 309L | Renewable and Alternative Energy Technologies (LAB) | 0-1 |
IST 317 | Web Application Security | 3-0 |
RES 392 | Project Part-II | 0-3 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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PH 107 | Environment, Health and Safety | 1-0 |
IST 401 | Blockchain Technology and Security | 2-0 |
IST 401L | Blockchain Technology and Security (LAB) | 0-1 |
IST 403 | Smart Surveillance Systems | 2-0 |
IST 403L | Smart Surveillance Systems (LAB) | 0-1 |
IST 405 | Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | 2-0 |
IST 405L | Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing (LAB) | 0-1 |
IST 407 | Cryptography | 1-0 |
IST 407L | Cryptography (LAB) | 0-1 |
BIN 407 | Bioinformatics | 1-0 |
BIN 407L | Bioinformatics (LAB) | 0-1 |
GH 103 | Pakistan Studies | 2-0 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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IST 411 | Supervised Industrial Training (Compulsory) | 0-16 |
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