Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

4 years 120 Credit Hours
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Philosophy

The philosophy of the BS in Cybersecurity at Presidential emphasizes a holistic and practical approach to cybersecurity education. Rather than focusing solely on coding or narrow aspects of security, it aims to build a robust foundation — combining core IT knowledge (programming, data analytics, system design) with specialized cybersecurity skills (cryptography, network defense, incident response, risk and compliance). This integrated model reflects a belief that effective cybersecurity professionals must understand both the underlying technology and the broader operational, ethical, and managerial dimensions of safeguarding information systems.

Moreover, through a mix of general education, business/leadership courses, and a capstone project, the program cultivates not only technical ability but also critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. This underscores a commitment to producing graduates who can operate in real-world environments — collaborating with diverse teams, evaluating security from organizational and global perspectives, and applying best practices to protect data integrity, confidentiality, and availability. In this way, the program seeks to develop cybersecurity professionals ready to respond to dynamic challenges, adapt to evolving threats, and contribute responsibly to the security of digital infrastructure.

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program at Presidential is structured to provide students with the essential knowledge and technical skills needed to safeguard digital systems, networks, and data against evolving cyber threats. The curriculum blends core IT foundations — such as data analytics, programming (Python, C#), system analysis and design, cloud programming, software quality and architecture, IoT, and emerging technologies — with specialized cybersecurity courses including threat and vulnerability management, network and systems security, cyber operations and monitoring, digital forensics and incident response, and compliance and assessment.

Spanning 120 credit hours over a standard four-year duration, the program also includes integrative general-education courses (in communication, critical thinking, ethics, social sciences, quantitative reasoning, etc.), as well as a modest business and leadership component and a final capstone project.  This structure ensures that graduates are not only technically proficient, but also capable of thinking analytically, communicating effectively, and understanding broader societal and organizational contexts — preparing them for cybersecurity roles across sectors such as government, finance, healthcare, and more.

Courses Content
BS in Cybersecurity–Course Content
4 years 120 Credit Hours 40 Modules
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  • DATA 100
    Introduction to Data Analytics
    3 Credit Hours
  • DATA 200
    Applied Statistical Analytics
    3 Credit Hours
  • DATA 210
    Database Design & Analytics
    3 Credit Hours
  • DATA 300
    Data Driven Decision Making
    3 Credit Hours
  • MAT 150
    Discrete Mathematics
    3 Credit Hours
  • PRG 100
    System Analysis and Design
    3 Credit Hours
  • PRG 200
    Programming in the Cloud
    3 Credit Hours
  • PRG 300
    Software Quality, Architecture, and Documentation
    3 Credit Hours
  • PRG 310
    DevOps and Agile
    3 Credit Hours
  • PRG 320
    C# Programming
    3 Credit Hours
  • PRG 330
    Python Programming
    3 Credit Hours
  • TECH 110
    Technology and Systems
    3 Credit Hours
  • TECH 250
    Technical Documentation and Communication
    3 Credit Hours
  • TECH 300
    Internet of Things (IoT)
    3 Credit Hours
  • TECH 330
    Emerging Technologies
    3 Credit Hours

  • COM 101
    Composition 1
    3 Credit Hours
  • COM 102
    Composition 2
    3 Credit Hours
  • COM 206
    Speech, Debate and Ethics
    3 Credit Hours
  • COM 207
    Critical Thinking and Research
    3 Credit Hours
  • HUM 201
    History of Social Movements
    3 Credit Hours
  • HUM 231
    Language, Power and Culture
    3 Credit Hours
  • MTH 110
    Quantitative Reasoning and Problem Solving
    3 Credit Hours
  • MTH 115
    College Algebra
    3 Credit Hours
  • SBS 210
    Psychology, Motivation and Decision Making
    3 Credit Hours
  • SCI 215
    Creating a Sustainable World: Technology and Energy Solution
    3 Credit Hours

  • LDR 302
    Introduction to Leadership
    3 Credit Hours
  • LDR 303
    Foundations in Operations Management
    3 Credit Hours

  • CAP 490
    Capstone Project
    3 Credit Hours

  • CYB 400
    Threat and Vulnerability Management
    3 Credit Hours
  • CYB 401
    Software and Systems Security
    3 Credit Hours
  • CYB 402
    Cyber Operations and Monitoring
    3 Credit Hours
  • CYB 403
    Digital Forensics and Incident Response
    3 Credit Hours
  • CYB 404
    Compliance and Assessment
    3 Credit Hours
  • Operating System
    3 Credit Hours
  • BSIT 335
    Web Page Design and Development
    3 Credit Hours
  • CLD 400
    Virtualization and Storage
    3 Credit Hours
  • PRG 400
    Advanced Python
    3 Credit Hours
  • PRG 401
    JAVA
    3 Credit Hours
  • PRG 402
    Mobile Programming Applications
    3 Credit Hours
  • DCS 403
    Data Structures & Algorithms Design
    3 Credit Hours
Graduation Requirements

Student must complete 120 prescribed credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, including 60 credits of core IT courses, 45 credits of foundation, general education and elective courses and 15 credits of concentration courses. In addition, a 60-day internship with report submission is required.

Eligibility

Students with 12 years of schooling including High School (SLC)/+2/A-Level or equivalent degree in any discipline from a board of Nepal or any other board across the globe recognized by CDC of Government of Nepal with a minimum score of 2.0 GPA or 45% or equivalent grade are eligible to apply for the program.

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