The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at Presidential Graduate School in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, is a four-year undergraduate degree affiliated with Westcliff University, USA. The program carries 120 credit hours across 40 courses.
The degree combines computing foundations with focused cybersecurity study. Students work with programming, operating systems, networks, cloud computing, data, software and systems security, threat and vulnerability management, cyber operations, digital forensics, incident response, compliance, and security assessment.
The academic structure also includes communication, mathematics, research, leadership, general education, a capstone project, and a 60-day internship with report submission. This combination gives students technical study alongside the analytical and communication work required in cybersecurity-related roles.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity |
| Short Form | BS in Cybersecurity |
| Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| School | School of Technology |
| College | Presidential Graduate School |
| Affiliation | Westcliff University, USA |
| Location | Thapagaun, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Duration | 4 Years |
| Total Credits | 120 Credit Hours |
| Total Courses | 40 Courses |
| Internship | 60 days with report submission |
| Main Study Areas | Cyber operations, network security, digital forensics, incident response, vulnerability management, cloud security and compliance |
Cybersecurity deals with protecting computer systems, networks, applications, and information from security threats and unauthorized activity. The PGS program approaches the subject through both general computing study and cybersecurity-specific courses.
Students first need to understand the technology they are protecting. For that reason, the curriculum includes programming, system analysis, databases, operating systems, networks, cloud computing, software architecture, data analytics, and related computing subjects.
Cybersecurity courses then address the protection, monitoring, investigation, assessment, and governance of those systems.
The curriculum includes dedicated study in Software and Systems Security, Cyber Operations and Monitoring, Digital Forensics and Incident Response, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Compliance and Assessment, Programming Security, Cloud Security and Disaster Recovery, Security Operations & Threat Intelligence, and Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing.
This academic mix allows students to examine cybersecurity from several sides rather than treating it only as network defense or programming.
Eligibility: Applicants must have completed 12 years of schooling, including High School (SLC)/+2/A-Level or an equivalent qualification in any discipline.
The qualification must be from a board in Nepal or another board recognized by the Curriculum Development Centre (CDC), Government of Nepal.
Applicants must have a minimum:
The program therefore accepts students from different academic disciplines who meet the stated educational and minimum grade requirements.
Duration: 4 years
Total Credits: 120 credit hours
Total Courses: 40 courses
To graduate, students must complete the prescribed 120 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
The credit structure consists of:
Students must also complete a 60-day internship and submit an internship report.
A 3-credit Capstone Project forms part of the curriculum and provides a final applied component in which students can draw on knowledge developed across different areas of the degree.
The curriculum moves between computing foundations, specialist security subjects, quantitative study, and general education.
| Study Area | Representative Courses |
|---|---|
| Security Foundations | Information Security; Programming Security; Software and Systems Security |
| Cyber Defense | Threat and Vulnerability Management; Cyber Operations and Monitoring |
| Investigation | Digital Forensics and Incident Response |
| Security Assessment | Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing; Compliance and Assessment |
| Network Security | Network Routing and Switching; Security Operations & Threat Intelligence |
| Cloud and Systems | Cloud Security and Disaster Recovery; Operating Systems & Administration |
| Governance | Cybersecurity Governance and Regulatory Compliance |
| Computing Foundations | Python Programming; System Analysis and Design; Database Design & Analytics |
| Infrastructure | Cloud Computing; Virtualization and Storage; Internet of Things |
| Applied Project | Capstone Project |
The program also includes Applied Statistical Analytics, Applied Numerical Analysis, Applied Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Quantitative Reasoning and Problem Solving, and College Algebra.
General education subjects cover communication, research, ethics, social sciences, and related areas.
Threat and Vulnerability Management addresses the process of finding and assessing weaknesses in digital systems before those weaknesses become larger security problems.
Students study how vulnerabilities and organizational risks can be identified, examined, and addressed.
This area connects naturally with Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing, where security weaknesses are considered from an assessment perspective.
The curriculum therefore treats vulnerability work as part of an ongoing security process rather than as an isolated technical task.
Software and Systems Security concentrates on protecting applications and the computing systems on which they operate.
The subject is supported by Programming Security, System Analysis and Design, Software Quality, Architecture, and Documentation, and operating-system study.
Students can therefore examine security at different stages of a system's operation—from software design and programming to deployment and system administration.
This is important within cybersecurity because weaknesses can arise in software code, system configuration, architecture, access controls, or interactions between different components.
Cyber Operations and Monitoring focuses on observing activity across digital systems and recognizing security events that require attention.
Students examine security monitoring as part of identifying, analyzing, and responding to suspicious activity.
Security Operations & Threat Intelligence extends this area by connecting operational monitoring with information about threats and security events.
These subjects introduce the operational side of cybersecurity, where security teams need to understand what is happening across systems and determine when activity may indicate a security problem.
The curriculum includes a dedicated course in Digital Forensics and Incident Response.
Digital forensics deals with the examination of digital information connected with security incidents, while incident response addresses how an organization handles a detected security event.
Students study investigation, analysis, response, and recovery-related processes rather than concentrating only on preventing attacks.
This gives the degree an investigative component alongside preventive security, monitoring, and risk assessment.
The subject also connects with operating systems, networks, data, and software security because investigating an incident requires an understanding of the systems involved.
Networks are a major part of the cybersecurity curriculum.
Network Routing and Switching gives students technical knowledge of how networks operate, while security-focused subjects address the protection and monitoring of networked systems.
The program also includes Operating Systems & Administration, Virtualization and Storage, Cloud Computing, and Programming in the Cloud.
Together, these subjects give students exposure to the infrastructure on which modern applications and information systems operate.
The curriculum does not treat cybersecurity as separate from general IT infrastructure. Students first study how systems function and then examine security issues connected with those systems.
Cloud Security and Disaster Recovery brings security study into cloud-based computing.
The curriculum already includes Cloud Computing, Programming in the Cloud, and Virtualization and Storage, giving students related technical study before or alongside security-focused cloud work.
Cloud security involves protecting systems, services, applications, and data operating through cloud infrastructure. Disaster recovery addresses preparation and recovery when systems or services are disrupted.
This part of the degree connects cybersecurity with continuity, infrastructure management, and recovery planning.
Cybersecurity also involves policies, organizational responsibilities, and regulatory requirements.
Compliance and Assessment addresses how security practices can be examined against required standards or organizational expectations. Cybersecurity Governance and Regulatory Compliance adds another dedicated subject in this area.
These courses give students exposure to cybersecurity work that is not limited to technical configuration.
Organizations also need to consider policies, controls, assessment procedures, documentation, governance responsibilities, and applicable requirements when managing information security.
This part of the curriculum is therefore relevant to students interested in the organizational and assessment side of cybersecurity as well as purely technical roles.
Programming forms part of the computing base of the degree.
Python Programming is included in the curriculum, together with Programming Security, Programming in the Cloud, and Mobile Programming Applications.
Database Design & Analytics and Applied Statistical Analytics add data-related study, while System Analysis and Design addresses how technical systems are planned.
These subjects help students understand how applications and data systems are built before examining how those systems can be protected.
Cybersecurity students therefore study security alongside software, data, and infrastructure rather than treating the subject as a standalone layer.
The Capstone Project carries 3 credit hours.
Capstone work gives students an opportunity to bring together knowledge from different parts of the degree in an applied project.
Depending on the academic project, this can involve areas such as network security, security assessment, systems security, cloud security, monitoring, digital forensics, data, or other topics covered during the program.
A capstone also requires students to organize technical work, document decisions, analyze findings, and present the completed project in an academic form.
Students must complete a 60-day internship and submit an internship report.
The internship adds workplace exposure to the four-year academic program. It allows students to observe organizational practices and apply relevant academic skills within the scope of their placement.
The experience can also require students to document their work through the required internship report.
Internship participation does not guarantee a particular job outcome, but it adds an applied component alongside coursework, laboratories, and the capstone project.
Cybersecurity students study at the Presidential Graduate School campus in Thapagaun, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu.
Computer laboratories support programming, projects, research, and technical assignments. The campus also has a Networking Lab equipped for practical networking work, making it particularly relevant to students studying network routing, switching, systems, and security.
The IoT & Electronics Lab provides resources connected with sensors, embedded systems, electronics, and connected devices. These facilities can support technology projects involving networked or electronic systems.
The Innovation Lab adds space for prototyping and project development, while the Center for Research and digital academic resources support academic research.
PGS also provides writing support, career services, workshops, technical training, and other student services available across the campus.
Study across the cybersecurity curriculum can help students develop abilities related to:
The degree also includes communication and general education courses, adding written, spoken, research, and analytical work to the technical curriculum.
The program identifies several cybersecurity-related career directions:
These titles represent possible professional directions rather than guaranteed outcomes. Entry into a particular role depends on the employer, technical skills, practical experience, projects, internship experience, additional requirements, and the responsibilities of the position.
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity may suit students interested in how digital systems are protected, monitored, examined, and assessed.
It may be relevant to students interested in networks, security operations, digital investigations, system administration, cloud infrastructure, software security, vulnerability assessment, or cybersecurity governance.
Students should also expect programming, mathematics, data, communication, research, and general education subjects. The degree is therefore broader than security tools or one particular cybersecurity specialization.
Duration: The program runs for four years.
Credits: Students must complete 120 prescribed credit hours.
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity consists of 40 courses.
Yes. Students must complete a 60-day internship and submit an internship report.
Students must complete the prescribed 120 credits with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
Yes. Digital Forensics and Incident Response is included as a dedicated course.
Yes. The curriculum includes Network Routing and Switching, Cyber Operations and Monitoring, Security Operations & Threat Intelligence, and other security-related subjects.
Yes. Cloud Security and Disaster Recovery is included alongside Cloud Computing, Programming in the Cloud, and Virtualization and Storage.
Yes. The curriculum includes Threat and Vulnerability Management and Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing.
The program identifies Cybersecurity Analyst, Ethical Hacker, Information Security Specialist, Network Security Engineer, Digital Forensics Expert, and Security Consultant as possible career directions.
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