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DETAILS
In this vastly digitized world of cyber, Security is a vital aspect. Also, the internet has made our systems vulnerable to numerous cyber-attacks. Apart from essential concepts such as data structures, algorithms, OOPS concepts using Java and python, databases, software engineering, and design processes, through this Master of Computer Application (MCA) with specialization in Cyber Security and Forensics one will learn the intricacies of cyber focusing on security, crimes or attacks. Students will learn to apply forensic investigation and analysis tools with rightful relevance to law practices and procedures. Cyber Security professionals are hugely demanded in all areas allied to Cyber/IT.

Duration of Program
2 years (4 Semesters)

Seats
35
DESIGN YOUR OWN DEGREE
UPES’ curriculum framework is holistic in its overall structure and yet focuses on the individual need of the student to discover, experience, explore and challenge. Along with the core subject, students have the option to choose from subject-focused specialisations. They are also allowed to choose minor/exploratory subject from other schools at UPES that are: School of Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Law, School of Business, School of Health Sciences, School of Design, School of Modern Media, and School of Liberal Studies.
Further, based on the multifaceted needs of the global workplace and evolving lifestyles, the curriculum offers Signature and Life-Skills courses through School for Life. To round off this learning experience, students are required to do mandatory internships in the social sector, government/public sector, and industry. The combinations available for students to pick and choose from are endless, ensuring both depth and width of knowledge.
Details
- Forensic Computer Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Security Software Developer
- Forensic Consultant
- Cyber crime investigator
- Cyber Security Consultant
Minimum 50% in Class X and XII & 50% aggregate marks in BCA or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or B.Sc. (Information Technology) or any Graduation with Computer Science / IT as a subject for three years OR with (Mathematics or Statistics or Business Math’s or Business Statistics or QT as one of the subjects at Graduation or 10+2 level) or equivalent.
Personal Interview
SEMESTER I
Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
Python Programming | 3 | |
Web Technologies Through PHP | 3 | |
Software Engineering and Project Management | 3 | |
Business Communication and Ethics | 3 | |
Domain Elective-1 | 3 | |
Social Internship | 1 | |
PRACTICAL | ||
Python Programming Lab | 2 | |
Web Technologies Through PHP Lab | 1 | |
TOTAL | 19 |
SEMESTER II
Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
Data Base Management Systems | 3 | |
Operating Systems | 4 | |
Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML | 3 | |
Venture Ideation and Enterprenureship | 2 | |
Domain Elective-2 | 3 | |
Domain Elective-3 | 3 | |
Java Programming *1 | 3 | |
PRACTICAL | ||
DBMS Lab | 1 | |
Domain Elective-2 Lab | 1 | |
Java Programming Lab | 2 | |
Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Lab | 1 | |
TOTAL | 26 |
SEMESTER III
Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
Modeling and simulation | 3 | |
Computer Networks | 3 | |
Domain Elective-4 | 3 | |
Domain Elective-5 | 3 | |
Domain Elective-6 | 3 | |
Computer Graphics | 3 | |
PRACTICAL | ||
Domain Elective-5 Lab | 1 | |
Domain Project | 4 | |
TOTAL | 23 |
SEMESTER IV
Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
PRACTICAL | ||
Full time Industry Project and Seminar | 20 | |
TOTAL | 20 |
Semester-I | Domain Elective-1 | 3 |
Introdcution to Cyber Security | ||
Semester-II | Domain Elective-2 | 3+1 |
IT security *3 | ||
Semester-II | Domain Elective-3 | 3 |
Introduction to cyber Crime Investigation | ||
Semester-III | Domain Elective-4 | 3 |
Cyber Forensic Procedures and Analysis | ||
Semester-III | Domain Elective-5 | 3+1 |
Forensic Tools *4 | ||
Semester-III | Domain Elective-6 | 3 |
Digital Evidence | ||
IT Act and Practices-Cyber Law | ||
Law of Evidence | ||
Digital Data Recovery and Analysis | ||
Data Visualization | ||
Biometric processing | ||
Business Analytics and Optimization | ||
Agent based Intelligent Systems |
Details
- Forensic Computer Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Security Software Developer
- Forensic Consultant
- Cyber crime investigator
- Cyber Security Consultant
Minimum 50% in Class X and XII & 50% aggregate marks in BCA or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or B.Sc. (Information Technology) or any Graduation with Computer Science / IT as a subject for three years OR with (Mathematics or Statistics or Business Math’s or Business Statistics or QT as one of the subjects at Graduation or 10+2 level) or equivalent.
Personal Interview
SEMESTER I
Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
Python Programming | 3 | |
Web Technologies Through PHP | 3 | |
Software Engineering and Project Management | 3 | |
Business Communication and Ethics | 3 | |
Domain Elective-1 | 3 | |
Social Internship | 1 | |
PRACTICAL | ||
Python Programming Lab | 2 | |
Web Technologies Through PHP Lab | 1 | |
TOTAL | 19 |
SEMESTER II
Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
Data Base Management Systems | 3 | |
Operating Systems | 4 | |
Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML | 3 | |
Venture Ideation and Enterprenureship | 2 | |
Domain Elective-2 | 3 | |
Domain Elective-3 | 3 | |
Java Programming *1 | 3 | |
PRACTICAL | ||
DBMS Lab | 1 | |
Domain Elective-2 Lab | 1 | |
Java Programming Lab | 2 | |
Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Lab | 1 | |
TOTAL | 26 |
SEMESTER III
Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
Modeling and simulation | 3 | |
Computer Networks | 3 | |
Domain Elective-4 | 3 | |
Domain Elective-5 | 3 | |
Domain Elective-6 | 3 | |
Computer Graphics | 3 | |
PRACTICAL | ||
Domain Elective-5 Lab | 1 | |
Domain Project | 4 | |
TOTAL | 23 |
SEMESTER IV
Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
PRACTICAL | ||
Full time Industry Project and Seminar | 20 | |
TOTAL | 20 |
Semester-I | Domain Elective-1 | 3 |
Introdcution to Cyber Security | ||
Semester-II | Domain Elective-2 | 3+1 |
IT security *3 | ||
Semester-II | Domain Elective-3 | 3 |
Introduction to cyber Crime Investigation | ||
Semester-III | Domain Elective-4 | 3 |
Cyber Forensic Procedures and Analysis | ||
Semester-III | Domain Elective-5 | 3+1 |
Forensic Tools *4 | ||
Semester-III | Domain Elective-6 | 3 |
Digital Evidence | ||
IT Act and Practices-Cyber Law | ||
Law of Evidence | ||
Digital Data Recovery and Analysis | ||
Data Visualization | ||
Biometric processing | ||
Business Analytics and Optimization | ||
Agent based Intelligent Systems |