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COURSE OVERVIEW

The B. Tech CSE (Cyber Security) program at The Apollo University is an emerging area of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). To address the industry’s increasing demand for skilled security professionals in the public and private sectors, the department of Computer Science and Engineering has designed the B. Tech program in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) from the year 2023.
Cyber Security curriculum provides students hands-on practical experience with secure systems and applications, an understanding of the legal requirements associated with cybersecurity, and the ability to lead, manage, and contribute to building cybersecurity solutions. The comprehensive understanding of Secure coding, Information, Network and web security, Cryptography, Cyber risk, Security in context: legal, behavioural, and ethical issues and Government and national security.
The department is having well qualified and experienced faculty members. The faculty is a perfect blend of different specializations in Computer Science and Engineering to impart their expertise in handling diversified courses of the UG Programs. The teaching methodology in the department goes beyond fulfilling the syllabus requirements of the University to meet the today’s industry needs. Faculty motivates and guides the students to do mini projects in core subjects. Special focus will be given to develop Communication and Soft Skills. The department is having strong association with industries to uplift the student’s practical knowledge.

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Program Objectives

  • To develop a strong theoretical and practical background across the computer science discipline with an emphasis on problem solving.
  • To inculcate professional behavior with strong ethical values, leadership qualities, innovative thinking and analytical abilities into the student.
  • Develop professionals with sound knowledge in theory and practice of Computer Science and Engineering.
  • Facilitate the development of academia-industry collaboration and societal outreach programs.
  • An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.

Industry Leader Speak

When it comes to choosing a career in the field of engineering, there are many options available. However, Computer Science engineering is often a popular choice amongst students and that is because of its application in a wide range of fields. As the world continues to change at an instantaneous pace, it can be challenging to keep up with the latest trends. Nevertheless, understanding these latest technological trends is significant for businesses and individuals who want to stay in the vanguard. The dynamic field of the Information Technology industry is full of new technologies, tools, software frameworks, and innovative ideas. At TAU, the focus of students is made on the development of modern technologies as it occurs symbiotically and inevitably affects one another.

Srinivas Middekurva

Senior Associate Consultant

Infosys

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Following are the key features of the B. Tech CSE- Cyber Security program at TAU.

An opportunity to work on Computer Science related projects with Microsoft India and Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.
Well defined teaching-learning process with use of technology-based teaching methodologies.
Highly Qualified & Research Oriented Faculty.
Soft skill training Programmes offered by reputed professional companies are arranged to enhance their communication and general aptitude skills.
The degree serves as a basis for further higher studies and research in this field such as M. Tech. and Ph.D.

Programme Curriculum

  • Course Code Course Name Periods
    per week    		 Credits
    L T P
    BTST1701 Engineering Physics 3 1 0 4
    BTST1702 Engineering Mathematics 3 1 0 4
    BTST1801 Problem Solving and Programming with C 3 1 0 4
    BTST1101 Communicative English 3 0 0 3
    BTST1201 University Elective I 3 0 0 3
    BTSL1701 Engineering Physics Lab 0 0 3 1.5
    BTSL1801 Problem Solving and Programming with C
    Lab    		 0 0 3 1.5
    TOTAL 15 3 6 21
  • Course Code Course Name Periods
    per week    		 Credits
    L T P
    BTST1703 Probability & Statistics 3 1 0 4
    BTST1802 Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering 3 1 0 4
    BTST1301 Data Structures 3 1 0 4
    BTST1302 Python Programming 3 1 0 4
    BTST1102 Environmental Studies 3 0 0 0
    BTST1202 University Elective II 3 0 0 3
    BTSL1802 Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    Lab    		 0 0 2 1
    BTSL1301 Data Structures Lab 0 0 2 1
    BTSL1302 Python Programming Lab 0 0 2 1
    TOTAL 18 4 6 22
  • Course Code Course Name Periods
    per week    		 Credits
    L T P
    BTST2701 Mathematical Foundations of Cyber Security 3 1 0 4
    BTST2301 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3 1 0 4
    BTST2302 Object Oriented Programming through Java 3 0 0 3
    BTST2801 Digital Logic Design 3 0 0 3
    University Core – III 3 0 0 3
    University Elective -III 3 0 0 3
    BTST2303 Constitution of India 3 0 0 0
    BTSL2301 Java Programming Lab 0 0 2 1
    BTSL2801 Digital Logic Design Lab 0 0 2 1
    TOTAL 21 2 4 22
  • Course Code Course Name Periods
    per week    		 Credits
    L T P
    BTST2702 Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory 3 1 0 4
    BTST2901 Management for Engineers 3 0 0 3
    BTST2501 Software Engineering 3 0 0 3
    BTST2304 Database Management Systems 3 0 0 3
    BTST2305 Operating Systems 3 1 0 4
    BTST2306 Computer Networks 3 0 0 3
    BTST2307 Universal Human Values 3 0 0 0
    BTSL2302 Database Management Systems Lab 0 0 2 1
    BTSL2501 Computer Networks Lab 0 0 2 1
    — Internship – I will be Evaluated in V Sem – – – –
    TOTAL 21 2 4 22
  • Value Added Courses
    Course Code Course Name
    BTSA0001 Getting Started with Google Cloud Learning Path
    BTSA0002 Fundamentals of Data Analytics
    BTSA0003 Introduction to Blockchain Technology
    BTSA0004 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect

     

    V – Semester
    Course Code Course Name Periods
    per week    		 Credits
    L T P
    BTST3501 Linux Programming 3 0 0 3
    BTST3502 Introduction to Cryptography 3 0 0 3
    BTST3301 Automata and Compiler Design 3 1 0 4
    BTST3401 Faculty Elective – I 3 0 0 3
    BTST3601 Program Elective -I 3 0 0 3
    BTSM3501 MOOC – I 0 0 0 3
    BTSL3501 Linux Programming Lab 0 0 2 1
    BTSL3502 Cryptography Lab 0 0 2 1
    BTSI3301 Internship-I Evaluation 0 0 4 2
    TOTAL 15 1 8 23

     

    Faculty Elective -I Program Elective -I
    Course
    Code    		 Course Name Course
    Code    		 Course Name
    BTST3401a Object Oriented Analysis and
    Design    		 BTST3601a Software Testing
    Methodologies
    BTST3401b Software Engineering BTST3601b Distributed Computing
    BTST3401c Artificial Intelligence BTST3601c Advanced Java
    Programming
    BTST3401d Computer Organisation and
    Architecture    		 BTST3601d Network Security
    BTST3401e Software Engineering BTST3601e Database Security
    BTST3401f Advanced Data Structures
    BTST3401g Data Warehousing and Mining
    BTST3401h Machine Learning
    BTST3401i Differential Equations and Vector
    Calculus
    BTST3401j Numerical Methods for Engineers
    BTST3401k Mathematical Foundations of
    Cyber Security
    BTST3401l Information Retrieval Systems
    BTST3401m Cryptography and Network
    security
    BTST3401n Principles of Programming
    Languages
    BTST3401o Unix and Shell Programming
    BTST3401p Introduction to Psychology
    BTST3401q Industry 4.O
    BTST3401r Computer Vision
  • Value Added Courses
    Course Code Course Name
    BTSA0005 Database Engineer Learning Path
    BTSA0006 Big Data Foundation Course
    BTSA0007 Programming Basics for Blockchain Engineers
    BTSA0008 Oracle Cloud Security Administrator

     

    VI – Semester
    Course Code Course Name Periods
    per week    		 Credits
    L T P
    BTST3503 Full Stack Web Development 3 0 0 3
    BTST3504 Cyber Security 3 0 0 3
    BTST3402 Faculty Elective-II 3 0 0 3
    BTST3602 Program Elective -II 3 0 0 3
    BTST3603 Program Elective -III 3 0 0 3
    BTSM3502 MOOC – II 0 0 0 3
    BTSL3503 Full Stack Web Development Lab 0 0 2 1
    BTSL3301 Cyber Security Lab 0 0 2 1
    — Internship – II will be Evaluated in VII Sem – – – –
    TOTAL 15 3 4 20

     

    Faculty Elective -II Program Elective -II
    Course
    Code    		 Course Name Course
    Code    		 Course Name
    BTST3402a Design Patterns BTST3602a Deep Learning
    BTST3402b Cyber Security BTST3602b Intrusion Detection System
    BTST3402c Software Project Management BTST3602c Internetworking with TCP/ IP
    BTST3402d Linux Programming BTST3602d Digital Signal Processing
    BTST3402e Cloud Computing BTST3602e Database Administration
    BTST3402f Mobile Computing Program Elective -III
    BTST3402g Image Processing BTST3603a Software Project Management
    BTST3402h Deep Learning BTST3603b High Performance Computing
    BTST3402i E-Commerce BTST3603c MERN Technologies
    BTST3402j Block Chain Technology BTST3603d Cyber Security
    BTST3402k Mathematical Foundations of
    Data Science    		 BTST3603e Software Requirements Management
    BTST3402l Transforms and Boundary Value
    Problems
    BTST3402m Optimization Techniques
    BTST3402n Information Security
    BTST3402o Ethical Hacking
    BTST3402p Internet of Things
    BTST3402q Embedded Systems
    BTST3402r Green Computing
    BTST3402s Cloud Security
    BTST3402t DevNet
    BTST3402u Advanced Computer Networks
    BTST3402v Network Security
    BTST3402w Fault Tolerant Systems
    BTST3402x Computational Intelligence
    BTST3402y Data Analytics with Tableau
  • Value Added Courses
    Course Code Course Name
    BTSA0009 Network Engineer Learning Path
    BTSA0010 BDA Foundation
    BTSA0011 Blockchain Essentials
    BTSA0012 Oracle Cloud Operations Engineer

     

    VII – Semester
    Course Code Course Name Periods
    per week    		 Credits
    L T P
    BTST4501 Cybercrime  Investigation and Digit Forensics 3 0 0 3
    BTST4502 Cloud Security 3 0 0 3
    BTST4601 Program Elective -IV 3 0 0 3
    BTST4602 Program Elective -V 3 0 0 3
    BTSM4501 MOOC – III 0 0 0 3
    BTSP4301 Mini Project 0 0 2 1
    BTSL4501 Digital Forensics Lab 0 0 2 1
    BTSL4502 Cloud Security Lab 0 0 2 1
    BTSI4301 Internship – II Evaluation 0 0 4 2
    TOTAL 12 0 10 20

     

    Program Elective -IV Program Elective -V
    Course
    Code    		 Course Name Course
    Code    		 Course Name
    BTST4601a Sensor and Actuators BTST4602a Security Assessment and Risk
    Analysis
    BTST4601b Information Security BTST4602b Block Chain Security and
    Performances
    BTST4601c Mobile Application Security BTST4602c Deep Learning
    BTST4601d Data Analytics for Fraud
    Detection    		 BTST4602d Secured Software Engineering
    BTST4601e Threat Intelligence BTST4602e Operating System Security
  • Value Added Courses
    Course Code Course Name
    BTSA0013 Security Engineer Learning Path
    BTSA0014 Big Data Technology
    BTSA0015 Certified Blockchain Developer

     

    VIII – Semester
    Course Code Course Name Periods
    per week    		 Credits
    L T P
    BTSP4302 Project Work 0 0 24 12
    BTSV4301 Comprehensive Viva-Voce 0 0 2 1
    TOTAL 0 0 26 13

PROGRAM FEE AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Fees Structure SCHOLARSHIPS ADMISSION PROCESS
Admission Fee (One-Time Fee) ₹ 13,000
1st Year ₹ 2,35,000
2nd Year ₹ 2,35,000
3rd Year ₹ 2,35,000
4th Year ₹ 2,35,000
Total Programme Fee (4 Years) ₹ 9,53,000

Scholarship is available for eligible students

Eligibility

Candidates must secure 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of Intermediate or in the diploma course or must have appeared for Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as major subjects from any recognized board. Candidates who have completed or qualified the final year of diploma in engineering courses are also eligible Candidates must not exceed the age of 24 years and the minimum age for applying is 17 years as on 31st December of Calendar Year.

Lateral Entry

Total Course Duration You Will Join In Seats Available Education Qualification
3 Years 2nd Year 6 A three-year engineering diploma in Computer Science program from a recognized institute. The candidateso must have secured at least 50% marks in their diploma program.

EMPLOYABILITY AREAS

The CSE (Cyber Security) graduates can explore the employment opportunities in various public and private sectors. They mostly acquire the following positions:

  • Application Security Analyst
  • Digital Forensics
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Penetration Testing
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Cloud Security Management