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Bachelor of Computer Applications - Cyber Security & Digital Forensics ( CS & DF)

Course Duration

8 Semesters
(4 Years)

Eligibility Criteria

To enrol in the three-year Bachelor of Computer Applications with Specialization in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics program at REVA University, candidates must have a Pass in PUC/10+2 with at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidate belonging to SC/ST category) from any recognized

Board/Council of or any other qualification recognized as equivalent there to.

The students who have not done PUC/10+2 examination with Mathematics / Computer Science / Statistics / Information Technology / Informatics Practices as compulsory subject have to compulsorily undergo a mandatory bridge course on Mathematics Fundamentals of 15 Hrs duration offered by the School/Department.

Minimum eligibility criteria for opting the course in the fourth year will be as follows:

  • BCA Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (Honours with Research): BCA – CS & DF Degree with 75% marks and above in the first six semesters.
  • BCA– CS & DF (Honours): BCA– CS & DF Degree.

Overview

The Bachelor of Computer Applications with Specialization in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (BCA – CS&DF) program at REVA University is a comprehensive four-year undergraduate course designed to equip students with cutting-edge skills in Computer Science, Cyber Security, and Digital Forensics. The 4th Year Honours and Honours with Research tracks offer enhanced opportunities for academic excellence, advanced research, and deeper learning in the specialized areas of information security, threat detection, and forensic investigation. With a focus on interdisciplinary learning, experiential methodologies, and real-world security challenges, this program aims to foster critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and effective communication skills in students. The curriculum includes practical labs, simulation-based learning, industry projects, and case studies to ensure hands-on, experiential learning.

Graduates from this program are highly valued in industries and government sectors where data protection, cyber law compliance, and digital crime investigation are of paramount importance. With strong foundations in network security, ethical hacking, malware analysis, and incident response, students are well-prepared for roles such as cyber security analysts, digital forensic investigators, security consultants, or for pursuing advanced studies in cyber law and information assurance. REVA University’s BCA – CS&DF program blends technical expertise with career-focused learning, empowering students to make impactful contributions to the evolving landscape of cyber security and digital forensics.

Key features of the Curriculum

  • Flexible Duration and Structure: The curriculum offers a flexible duration of three to four years, divided into 6 or 8 semesters, with multiple entry and exit points. This structure accommodates a broad range of student needs and learning paces, providing certificates and diplomas at various stages.
  • Comprehensive Credit Distribution: The curriculum encompasses a total of 125 credits for the 3-year program and 165 credits for the 4-year (Honours and Honours with Research) programs. It includes a balanced mix of Humanities & Social Science Courses, Management Courses, Program Core and Elective Courses, Open Electives, and a significant emphasis on hands-on learning through Projects, Seminars, and Internships.
  • Innovative Course Structure: The curriculum envisages connect of core subjects with NEP and SEP and its encompassing elements such as Holistic and Integrated Education, 21st Century Skills, Flexibility and Choice, Environmental Awareness, Value Based Education, Emphasis on Innovation, Understanding Human Behaviour, Empathy and Social Awareness. The fundamentals will provide the requisite robust grounding in management/business, the liberal arts subjects would help in furthering that grounding and also enable pluggability into international higher education systems (from exchange and dual degree perspectives) and the elements of sustainability, technology and behavioural sciences will ensure holistic development in synch with NEP and SEP.
  • Specializations and Practical Exposure: Students can specialize in emerging areas of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics through carefully designed Core and Elective courses. Practical learning is emphasized through hands-on lab sessions, simulated environments, internships, and project-based assessments to enhance industry readiness and innovation potential.
  • Research Orientation for Honours Students: The BCA (Honours with Research) in 4th Year offers a unique pathway for students interested in academic and research careers. With a focus on advanced data analysis, research methodology, and a dissertation, this track prepares students for challenges in academia and industry research roles. It will also give students an opportunity to pave their path to higher education in management and technical fields.

Course Curriculum

01Language –I: Kannada , Hindi , Additional English , Foreign Languages

02Communicative English _I

03Digital Logic and Computer Design

04Problem Solving using C

05Mathematics for Computer Applications -I

06Indian Knowledge System

07Environmental Science and Sustainability

08Problem Solving Lab in C

09Digital Logic and Computer Design Lab

01Language –II: Kannada , Hindi , Additional English , Foreign Languages

02Communicative English _II

03Data Structure using C

04Object Oriented Programming using Java

05Operating Systems and Linux Programming

06Mathematics for Computer Applications -II

07Indian Constitution

08Data Structures Lab

09Java Lab

01Fundamentals of Cyber Security

02Relational Data Base Management System

03Python Programming

04Computer Networks

05E-Commerce and E-Business , Fundamentals of Data Science , System Modeling and Simulation

06Sports/ Health and Wellness/ Extension Activities

07Python Programming Lab

08RDBMS Lab

01Cryptography

02Web Application Development Framework

03Agile Software Engineering

04Design and Analysis of Algorithms

05Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity , Advanced Computer Networks , Advanced Java Programming

06Design Thinking and Innovation

07Cryptography Lab

08Web Application Development Framework Lab

01Cyber Law and Digital Forensics

02Cloud Security and Virtualization

03Mobile App Development

04Ethical Hacking , Penetration Testing, Business Intelligence

05Entrepreneurship and Startup Ecosystem

06Digital Forensics Tools Lab

07Major Project [Final Evaluation in sixth Semester]

08Internship/capstone Project/ MOOC

01Steganography and Digital Watermarking

02Internet of Things Security

03Block Chain Technologies , Software Testing and Quality Assurance , Digital Image Processing

04Machine Learning , Robotics and Automation , Cybercrime Investigation Techniques

05Major Project

(Honours)

01Research Methodology

02Web and Application Security

03Cyber Security Risk Management , Natural Language Processing , Crypto-Currency Dynamics

04Crypto-Currency Dynamics , Wireless And VOIP Security , Generative AI

05Internship

06Dissertation work [evaluation in Eight semester]

(Honours with Research)

01Research Methodology

02Web and Application Security

03Cyber Security Risk Management , Natural Language Processing , Crypto-Currency Dynamics

04Malware Analysis , Wireless And VOIP Security , Generative AI

05Internship

06Research Project / Dissertation work [evaluation in Eight semester]

(Honours)

01Threat Hunting and Cyber Intelligence

02Advanced Steganography and Digital Watermarking

03Database Security and Access Control , Cloud Forensics , Network Security and Traffic Analysis

04Dissertation work [Started in Seventh Semester]

(Honours with Research)

01Threat Hunting and Cyber Intelligence

02Advanced Steganography and Digital Watermarking

03Research Project / Dissertation with Research / Technical Paper Publication

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