Post-Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity

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Post-Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity

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The Post-Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security equips students with essential knowledge of cyber threats, information security, network protection, digital forensics, cyber laws, and risk management. Through a comprehensive curriculum covering cybercrime investigation, data privacy, threat prevention, and practical project or internship experience, the programme prepares learners to understand cybersecurity challenges and contribute to protecting digital systems and information. Graduates can explore career opportunities across IT companies, financial institutions, government organizations, NGOs, and other sectors.

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The Post-Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security is designed to help students understand how to protect computer systems, networks, and digital information from cyber threats and online attacks. The programme covers a wide range of topics, including cyber criminology, cryptography and data security, network and communication security, cyber security laws and policies, cybercrime investigation, and digital forensics. Students also explore digital privacy, cyber risk management, cyber terrorism, and financial cybercrime to understand the different challenges of keeping individuals and organizations safe in the digital world.

Throughout the programme, students learn to identify cyber threats, understand system vulnerabilities, protect sensitive information, assess security risks, and explore methods for preventing and investigating cybercrime. The curriculum also introduces cyber laws and security strategies in Bangladesh and other countries, helping students understand the legal and practical challenges of cybersecurity. The final project or internship allows students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations and gain practical experience in a relevant organization.

This programme is suitable for graduates and individuals who want to build their knowledge of cybersecurity and explore opportunities in this growing field. Upon completion, graduates can pursue career opportunities in IT companies, banks and financial institutions, telecom companies, government organizations, NGOs, and other sectors where protecting digital systems and information is essential.

Course Objective

What you'll learn

Through the PGD in Cyber Security programme, you will gain essential knowledge and practical skills to understand cyber threats, protect digital information, and manage security risks. The programme covers key areas of cybersecurity, helping you build a strong foundation for further learning and career development in this field.

By the end of this programme, you will be able to:

Learning Path

Semester 01 - 20 Credits

Introduction to Cyber Criminology

Credits : 4

Course Overview and Context:

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of cybercrime and theoretical approaches to studying cybercrime.

Course Outcomes:

Understand forms of cybercrime and their impact on society
Develop their knowledge about the causation of cybercrime
Better understand the strategies and policies in relation to fighting cybercrime

Cryptography and Data Security

Credits : 4

Course Overview and Context:

This course aims to introduce the students to the basic ideas on cryptography, cryptanalysis, and data protection techniques and develop a working knowledge.

Course Outcomes:

Gain basic knowledge of cryptography, cryptanalysis, and data security required to work with IT systems
Gain hands-on experience in securing systems from different types of cyber-attacks
Develop skills in risk analysis and risk management in IT systems
Understand the importance of privacy and its practices in real-life situations
Gain knowledge of intrusion detection and prevention systems
Understand ISO/IEC 27001 guidelines

Network and Communication Security

Credits : 4

Course Overview and Context:

By the end of this course, the students will be fully aware of the wired and wireless computer networks basics, devices, network-based vulnerabilities, and protocols at a step-by-step pace.

Course Outcomes:

Identify the factors driving the need for network security
Identify and classify different examples of cyber-attacks
Define vulnerability, threat, and attack
Identify physical points of vulnerability in simple networks
Compare symmetric and asymmetric encryption systems and their vulnerability to attacks
Explain the characteristics of hybrid encryption systems

Cyber Security Laws, Policies and Strategies

Credits : 4

Course Outcomes:

Gain comprehensive knowledge of cyber-related laws
Understand cyber policies and strategies
Develop a better understanding of the application, investigation, and punishments under relevant acts
Apply strategies according to relevant legal principles

Cyber Crime Investigation and Digital Forensics

Credits : 4

Course Overview and Context:

The course will cover various aspects of cybercrime investigation as well as forensic digital evidence and evidence management. Both theoretical orientation and technical know-how in relation to cybercrime investigation will be explored.

Learning Outcomes:

The students will gain a better understanding of cybercrime investigation and digital forensic after the completion of this course. It will enable them to better utilize their knowledge in conducting a digital investigation in their area of work. This course aims at helping to improve the cybercrime investigation of the private entity, law enforcement agencies, the regulators, and others concerned.

Semester 02 - 20 Credits

Social Media and Digital Privacy

Credits : 4

Course Overview and Context:

This course will explore Social Media and Networks in a new light so as to make the participants understand what social media and social networks are, how they work, how to protect right to digital privacy, how to recognize and prevent an intrusion or invasion of privacy, what’s considered a reasonable expectation of privacy, how to determine who lawfully owns a social media account, what types of information others can prevent you from sharing online, what the potential dangers are involved, relevant laws safeguarding privacy online, etc.

Course Outcomes:

Understand what social media and social networks are, how they work, and how to make the best use of them
Understand digital privacy rights and how to recognize and prevent privacy intrusions
Understand reasonable expectations of privacy and determine lawful ownership of social media accounts
Identify the types of information others may prevent from being shared online
Understand reckless misconduct on social media and use social media without violating laws
Use social media without infringing on intellectual property rights
Understand social media policies for businesses and corporate social media policy examples

Cyber Risk Management and Crime Prevention

Credits : 4

Course Overview and Context:

This course aims to introduce the students to gain a solid understanding of risk management principles, processes, frameworks and techniques that can be applied specifically to cyber security as well as risk in general.

Course Outcomes:

Develop an understanding of cyber risk and how it can be managed
Learn how to create a cyber risk management framework within an organization
Identify, assess, and articulate risks and determine appropriate risk treatment options
Perform detailed risk analysis and develop risk treatment plans
Apply risk management concepts in practice, including developing risk registers, governance models, risk bowties, and reporting

Cyber Terrorism and Threat Management

Credits : 4

Course Overview and Context:

This course will explain the most probable forms of cyber-terrorism and information security threats and attacks, the definitions of these threats and attacks, how the attacks take place, and the most effective ways to combat these threats from a Cyber Security Practitioner’s point of view. Both theoretical orientation and technical know-how in relation to Cyber Terrorism and Threat Management will be explored.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion, the course takers will be able to better understand the underlying reasons and various forms of Cyber Terrorism as well as ins and outs of Threat Management. As such, the course takers will be better equipped with the knowledge to identify specific types of attacks and take preventive or remedial measures whichever is necessary. Overall, this course will enhance the course taker’s knowledge to effectively reduce the IT infrastructure vulnerability and cyber-attack threats to individuals as well as organizations.

Cyber Economic Crime and Management

Credits : 4

Course Overview and Context:

The course will emphasize the understanding of economic/financial crime and financial cybercrime. Specific attention has been made in the context of Bangladesh as well as other developed countries.

Course Outcomes:

Understand, analyze, and evaluate financial cybercrime and its management from different perspectives
Identify different types of financial cybercrime and threats in the context of Bangladesh
Understand contemporary issues related to financial cybercrime and relevant management policies and strategies

Capstone Project/Internship

Credits : 4

Course Overview and Context:

The capstone project/internship is usually the final assignment which plays a vital role in providing students with hands-on experiences on all the aspects cyber security which have been taught throughout the course tenure.

Course Outcomes:

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Cyber Operations and its key concepts
Identify different threat actors and their motivations in cyberspace
Analyze how information system security design, policies, practices, networks, and people defend against cyber threats
Evaluate the effects of laws and gaps in legal guidance and precedent on activities in cyberspace
Apply critical thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, analysis, and evaluation strategies in Cyber Operations
Analyze and synthesize theoretical and practical concepts within the field of Cyber Operations
Critically review and evaluate the application of selected theories to practical, real-world situations

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total duration and credit structure of the PGD in Cyber Security program?

The program carries a total of 40 credits spread across two semesters. Semester 1 consists of 5 core courses (20 credits total), and Semester 2 consists of 4 core courses plus a capstone project/internship (20 credits total). Each course accounts for 4 credits.

Does the curriculum cover Bangladesh-specific cyber laws and frameworks?

Yes. The curriculum includes dedicated modules covering local legislation and frameworks, such as the Digital Security Act (2018), the Information & Communication Technology Act (2006), the Pornography Control Act (2012), the Bangladesh Telecommunication Act (2001), and the National Cybersecurity Strategy of Bangladesh. It also covers local cybercrime patterns, investigative challenges, and court proceedings within Bangladesh.

What is the total duration and credit requirement of the program?

The PGD in Cyber Security program spans 1 year (12 months) divided into 2 academic semesters. To graduate, students must complete a total of 40 credits (20 credits in Semester 1 and 20 credits in Semester 2).

What is the tuition fee structure for the PGD in Cyber Security?

The total cost for the PGD in Cyber Security program is BDT 41,500 per year (excluding National University registration and examination fees).

Admission Form, Academic Calendar & ID Card Fee: BDT 1,500
Admission Fee: BDT 10,000
Monthly Fee: BDT 2,500 per month
Total Program Cost: BDT 41,500

(Note: Additional fees for National University Registration & Examinations are billed separately.)

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