Master of Cybersecurity

Degree Level
Duration
2 years
Semester Fee
Rs. 200,000
Registration Fee
Rs. 25,000
Application Fee
Rs. 5,000

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Program Overview

Cybersecurity is now national security — and global spending in the field exceeds $200 billion annually. This master’s program prepares you to detect, defend, and dismantle digital threats using AI, ethical hacking, and cyber forensics. Learn from cybersecurity architects and government consultants who’ve managed large-scale systems. With threat simulation labs, real-time attack scenarios, and certifications built into the curriculum, you’ll become a defender in high demand across corporate, military, and tech sectors.

      Key Features

      • Comprehensive Cyber Defense Training
        Covers core areas including ethical hacking, digital forensics, cryptography, and network security to prepare students for modern cybersecurity challenges.
      • AI-Integrated Threat Detection & Response
        Trains students to use AI for real-time threat identification, anomaly detection, and automated incident response, enhancing security precision and speed.
      • Career-Ready for Critical Infrastructure Protection
        Prepares graduates for roles such as cybersecurity analyst, penetration tester, SOC specialist, and risk auditor in sectors that demand robust digital protection.
      • Global Demand in High-Security Environments
        Aligns with global needs for AI-savvy cybersecurity professionals across government, defense, finance, and cloud-based enterprises to counter evolving cyber threats.

          Admission Criteria

          (1) Basic Academic Qualification:
          a. Sixteen years of schooling or 4 year education (minimum 120 credit
          hours) with at least 45% marks in the annual system or a minimum
          cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.00 (or an
          equivalent letter or numerical grade) in the semester system post
          Intermediate qualification or Equivalent shall be eligible for
          admission in the MPhil/MS/Equivalent program.
          b. The candidate possessing a degree in relevant subject from a
          foreign University/ DAI shall provide a degree equivalence
          certificate from HEC Pakistan.
          c. In case the %age of marks or CGPA obtained by the candidate is
          not mentioned on his/her transcript the academic qualification
          marks shall be calculated as per USA evaluation policy.
          (2) Admission Test:
          The concerned academic department will:
          a. Conduct a rigorous admission test as an eligibility condition for
          admission toMS/MPhil/Equivalent programs, with a passing score
          of 50%.
          OR
          b. Accept the GRE* /HAT General/Equivalent tests, with a passing score
          of 50%.
          c. The above-mentioned test result(s) should not be more than two (2)
          years old at the time of seeking admission.
          (3) Interdisciplinary Qualifications
          The candidate may be allowed to pursue MS/MPhil degree in an interdisciplinary area, if the DRC is satisfied that the applicant’s knowledge of
          primary area that has sufficiently prepared them to undertake
          MS/MPhil/equivalent program and has taken additional 6 to 9 CH of
          deficiency courses of level-6 after starting the program.

          Admission Process

          1. 1. Fill out the admission form.
          2. 2. Pay the application fee of Rs. 5,000.
          3. 3. Appear for the admission test.
          4. 4. Pass the test with a minimum of 60% marks.
          5. 5.Students who pass the test can enroll in the premium educational program.
          6. 6. An acceptance or rejection letter will be issued.
          7. 7. The last date for fee deposit will be clearly indicated on the fee voucher.
          8. 8. Admission will be canceled for students who do not pay the required dues by the deadline.
          9. 9. Admission tests are conducted every Saturday and Wednesday.
          10. 10.Tests will be conducted on computers.
          11. 11. Test results will be announced the next day and communicated to students via WhatsApp and email.

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          The program covers network defense, ethical hacking, digital forensics, cryptography, and AI-enhanced security for real-time threat detection and breach prevention.

          Graduates can become cybersecurity analysts, penetration testers, risk auditors, or SOC specialists, working across various sectors like finance, government, and defense.

          AI is integrated to automate threat detection, anomaly analysis, and security protocol adaptation, providing advanced defense mechanisms against evolving cyberattacks.

          Cybersecurity experts with AI skills are in demand across government agencies, banks, defense contractors, and multinational companies managing critical digital infrastructure and cloud systems.