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1. BS Computer Science with Specialization in Therefore, the researchers, scientists, and stakeholders
Artificial Intelligence have started shifting to data-driven approaches for
developing data-products like recommendation engines,
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science spam filters, anti-viruses, autonomous driving, space
that enables machines to perform tasks which require exploration, disease diagnosis at early stages, drug
human intelligence like vision, language translation, development, etc.
decision making, and others. Due to rapid development
in AI techniques and their promising performance, AI in
itself has become a broad field which is further divided
into different branches like computer vision, natural
language processing, speech recognition, etc. Keeping in
mind the importance and impact of this field in various
sectors such as health, agriculture, military, finance,
transportation, e-commerce, etc., and an increase in
market demand for AI experts, the CSIT department of
NED University of Engineering and Technology has
introduced the BS Computer Science program with
specialization in Artificial Intelligence. This program has
been meticulously designed to equip students with all the
skills required to hone this ground-breaking technology.
In the recent past, the data science has been ranked as
the fastest growing field globally and has witnessed a
tremendous growth. Looking at an increase in the market
demand for data engineers, data analysts, and data
scientists, the CSIT department of NED University has
introduced the BS Computer Science program with
specialization in Data Science. This program produces
individuals who are able to collect and transform raw
data into a useful format, extract useful insights, find
hidden patterns, and develop data products which can
add value to the businesses.
The curriculum for this program is designed to equip
students with the cutting-edge skills required to satisfy
This program provides students an in-depth knowledge of the global demand for Data Scientist roles and thus build
tools and techniques developed for either solving a rewarding career. The graduates of this program will
complex problems or for automating labor intensive not only be able to design software by applying
tasks, which does not only enable students to write mathematical and scientific principles, but will also be
efficient algorithms, but also ensures sound equipped with knowledge and skills of data science,
mathematical foundation to work through complex AI ranging from data acquisition, integration, storage,
algorithms and create optimized and efficient AI models. analysis and visualization of data. Students will also learn
The curriculum for this program includes courses mainly about data mining, statistical analysis, and machine
related to calculus, linear algebra, probability and learning by working collaboratively with academics and
statistics, programming, data structure, algorithms, businesses, applying practice-based skills to real-life case
database, logic and reasoning, machine learning, artificial studies and projects.
neural networks, reinforcement learning, computer 3. BS Computer Science with Specialization in
vision, natural language processing, ethics, and other Cyber Security
related courses. The students can also opt for a few
courses related to applications of AI in sectors like In today’s digital world, cyber security has become a
bioinformatics, robotics, information security, critical component of every organization’s sustainability,
autonomous vehicles and others. security and growth strategy. With an increasing number
of users, devices and programs in the modern enterprise,
2. BS Computer Science with Specialization in Data combined with the increased deluge of highly valuable
Science confidential data, the importance of cybersecurity
Due to the rapid proliferation of social networks and continues to grow. The growing volume and
development of Internet-of-things (IoT) devices, sophistication of cyber attackers and attack techniques
wherever we see, there’s a plethora of data, termed as compound the problem even further. The need for
Big Data, which can be utilized for designing efficient cybersecurity professionals has been growing rapidly,
predictive models, approximated functions, anomaly even faster than companies can hire—and that demand
detectors, filters, etc. Moreover, over the time, the is expected to continue. Realizing the rising demand for
computational power of the machines has been cyber security professionals, the CSIT department of NED
increased which can be utilized for analysis of Big Data. University has introduced the BS Computer Science
program with specialization in Cyber Security.
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This program is designed to prepare the next generation 5. SEAT DISTRIBUTION:
of cybersecurity professionals to protect and defend
industry, government and military data and networks. This REGULAR SCHEME
well-planned program takes the student through the
rigorous process of becoming the best cyber security CT CT CT
Category Total
(AI) (DS) (CY)
professionals to keep organizations absolutely cyber- HSC (Pre-Engineering/Computer Science) from Board of Intermediate Education,
secure. Keeping in view the nature of this critical program, Karachi.
there’s no stone left unturned in order to ensure the R-1(a) 19 18 19 56
students get the best and the quality education and HSC (Pre-Medical) from Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi.
training to be able to take the adversaries head-on. R-1(b) 1 1 1 3
HSC (Pre-Engineering/Computer Science) from Board of Intermediate Education,
The curriculum for this program is designed to cover the Hyderabad
core knowledge areas of computer science with R-2(a) 1 1 0 2
HSC (Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical/Computer Science/Commerce/Arts) from
foundational cyber security concepts that will enable Federal Board of Education, Islamabad
graduates to succeed in meeting the emerging cyber R-3(a) 1 1 1 3
security challenges. Students will be trained in the arts HSC (Pre-Engineering/Computer Science) from Aga Khan Board
and skills of cyber security which includes subjects on R-3(b) 3 3 3 9
cryptography, computer security, network security, HSC (Pre-Medical) from Aga Khan Board
ethical hacking, secure programming, information R-3(d) 1 1 0 2
HSC (Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical/Computer Science/Commerce/Arts) from
security assurance, as well as network penetration and Ziauddin Board
countermeasures. R-3(e) 0 1 1 2
A-Level (Pre-Engineering/Computer Science) Institutions located in Pakistan
4. FEE STRUCTURE: R-4(a) 3 3 3 9
12th Grade & Equivalent (Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical/Computer
i. Admission Fee Rs. 39,000.00 Science/Commerce/Arts)
ii. Semester Fee Rs. 36,310.00 R-4(c) 0 0 1 1
iii. Student Facilitation Charges Rs. 5,390.00 A-Level (Pre-Medical)
R-4(d) 1 1 1 3
iv. University Endowment Fund Rs. 300.00 Real Son/Daughter of University Teachers
TOTAL FEE Rs. 81,000.00 R-7(a) 1 1 1 3
Real Son/Daughter of University Non-Teaching Staff
Self-Finance Fee: R-7(b) 1 1 1 3
TOTAL 32 32 32 96
Self-Finance Fee must be paid in designated
branches of the bank and copy of receipt/ challan SELF FINANCE SCHEME
enclosed with application form; which shall not be CT CT CT
refunded if admitted under the scheme on payment Category Total
(AI) (DS) (CY)
of Fee and Charges mentioned in Para 4. HSC (Pre-Engineering/Computer Science) from Board of Intermediate Education,
Karachi.
i) Categories SF-1 to SF-5 Rs. 775,000/- + Tax* SF-1(a) 4 4 4 12
for all disciplines. HSC (Pre-Engineering) from Board of Intermediate Education, Hyderabad
ii) Categories SF-6 to SF-11 Rs. 975,000/- + Tax* SF-2(a) 1 0 1 2
HSC (Pre-Engineering) from Board of Intermediate Education, Mirpurkhas
NB: + 5% Tax* shall be required to be deposited in SF-2(b) 0 1 1 2
HSC (Pre-Engineering) from Board of Intermediate Education, Sukkur
designated branch of the banks as Self Finance Fee SF-2(c) 1 1 0 2
for admission. HSC (Pre-Engineering) from Board of Intermediate Education, Larkana
SF-2(d) 0 1 1 2
* Advance Tax on Payment of Fee for Educational HSC (Pre-Engineering/Computer Science/Commerce/Arts) from Board of
Institutions [Section 236(i)] Intermediate Education, Nawabshah
As per newly inserted Section 236(i) of Finance Act SF-2(e ) 1 0 0 1
HSC (Pre-Engineering) from Federal Board of Education, Islamabad from an
every Educational Institution is required to collect institute located in Pakistan
advance income tax at the rate of 5% on the SF-3(a) 1 1 1 3
amount of fee paid to an educational institution. HSC (Pre-Engineering) from Aga Khan Board
The person responsible for preparing monthly, SF-3(b) 1 1 1 3
A-Level (Pre-Engineering) Institutions located in Pakistan
bimonthly or quarterly fee voucher or challan shall SF-4(a) 2 2 2 6
also charge withholding tax in case the fee exceeds Real Sons and daughters of NEDAN Life Members
Two Hundred Thousand Rupees annually. SF-8 1 1 1 3
Real Sons and daughters of Expatriate Pakistanis
iii) Candidates applying against more than one SF-9(c) 1 1 1 3
category under Self Finance Scheme may only Sponsors Seats
deposit Self Finance Fee for any one category. SF-11 5 5 5 15
In case of difference in amount of Self TOTAL 18 18 18 54
Finance, the highest amount needs to be
deposited.
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6 Bachelor of Science Programmes
6.1 Artificial Intelligence
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course Credit Hours Course Credit Hours
Code Course Title Th Pr Total Code Course Title Th Pr Total
CT-175 Programming Fundamentals 3 1 4 CS-251 Logic Design & Switching Theory 3 1 4
CT-174 Fundamentals of Information Tech. 2 1 3 CT-162 Discrete Structures 3 0 3
MT-171 Differential & Integral Calculus 3 0 3 CT-260 Object Oriented Programming 3 1 4
PH-122 Applied Physics 3 1 4 HS-104 Functional English 3 0 3
HS-205 Islamic Studies OR 2 0 2 HS-105 Pakistan Studies OR 2 0 2
HS-209 Ethical Behaviour (for Non-Muslims) HS-127 Pakistan Studies (for Foreigners)
MT-001 Mathematics-1 (for Pre-Medical) - - NC HSK-I Chinese Language OR - - NC
HS-231 Turkish Language-I
MT-002 Mathematics-2 (for Pre-Medical) - - NC
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course Credit Hours Course Credit Hours
Code Course Title Th Pr Total Code Course Title Th Pr Total
CT-159 Data Structure Algorithms & Applications 3 1 4 CS-252 Computer Architecture & Organization 3 1 4
MT-227 Differential Equations 3 0 3 CT-261 Database Management Systems 3 1 4
HS-115 Academic Reading & Writing 3 0 3 HS-218 Business Communication 2 1 3
HS-219 Professional Ethics 2 0 2 CT-258 Financial & Cost Accounting 3 0 3
CT-259 System Analysis & Design 3 0 3 MT-272 Linear Algebra & Geometry 3 0 3
HSK-II Chinese Language OR - - NC HS-200 Community Service - - NC
HS-232 Turkish Language-II
THIRD YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course Credit Hours Course Credit Hours
Code Course Title Th Pr Total Code Course Title Th Pr Total
CT-361 Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems 3 1 4 CT-354 Machine Learning 3 1 4
CT-351 Knowledge Representation & Reasoning 3 0 3 CS-351 Computer Communication Networks 3 1 4
CT-353 Operating Systems 3 1 4 CS-428 Parallel & Distributed Computing 3 1 4
CT-### AI Elective I 3 0 3 CT-363 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3 0 3
CT-365 Software Engineering 3 0 3 CT-### AI Elective II 3 0 3
Elective-I and Elective – II
CT-356 Data Mining 3 0 3
CT-357 Speech Processing 3 0 3
CT-358 Fuzzy Systems 3 0 3
CT-359 Knowledge Based Systems 3 0 3
FINAL YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course Credit Hours Course Credit Hours
Code Course Title Th Pr Total Code Course Title Th Pr Total
CT-499 *Software Based Project 0 3 3 CT-499 Software Based Project 0 3 3
CT-466 Artificial Neural Networks 3 0 3 CT-355 Information Security 3 0 3
CT-485 Natural Language Processing 3 0 3 CT-467 Image Processing & Computer Vision 3 1 4
CT-### AI Elective III 3 0 3 MG-481 Entrepreneurship 3 0 3
MG-482 Organisational Behaviour 3 0 3 CT-### AI Elective IV 3 0 3
Elective-III and Elective – IV
CT-468 Deep Learning 3 0 3
CT-469 Reinforcement Learning 3 0 3
CT-470 Swarm Intelligence 3 0 3
* Duration one academic year: Requires literature survey and preliminary work during this Semester
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6.2 Data Science
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course Credit Hours Course Credit Hours
Code Course Title Th Pr Total Code Course Title Th Pr Total
CT-175 Programming Fundamentals 3 1 4 CS-251 Logic Design & Switching Theory 3 1 4
CT-174 Fundamentals of Information Tech. 2 1 3 CT-162 Discrete Structures 3 0 3
MT-171 Differential & Integral Calculus 3 0 3 CT-260 Object Oriented Programming 3 1 4
PH-122 Applied Physics 3 1 4 HS-104 Functional English 3 0 3
HS-205 Islamic Studies OR 2 0 2 HS-105 Pakistan Studies OR 2 0 2
HS-209 Ethical Behaviour (for Non-Muslims) HS-127 Pakistan Studies (for Foreigners)
MT-001 Mathematics-1 (for Pre-Medical) - - NC HSK-I Chinese Language OR - - NC
HS-231 Turkish Language-I
MT-002 Mathematics-2 (for Pre-Medical) - - NC
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course Credit Hours Course Credit Hours
Code Course Title Th Pr Total Code Course Title Th Pr Total
CT-159 Data Structure Algorithms & Applications 3 1 4 CS-252 Computer Architecture & Organization 3 1 4
MT-227 Differential Equations 3 0 3 CT-261 Database Management Systems 3 1 4
HS-115 Academic Reading & Writing 3 0 3 HS-218 Business Communication 2 1 3
HS-219 Professional Ethics 2 0 2 CT-258 Financial & Cost Accounting 3 0 3
CT-259 System Analysis & Design 3 0 3 MT-272 Linear Algebra & Geometry 3 0 3
HSK-II Chinese Language OR - - NC HS-200 Community Service - - NC
HS-232 Turkish Language-II
THIRD YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course Course Title Credit Hours Course Course Title Credit Hours
Code Th Pr Total Code Th Pr Total
CT-368 Fundamentals of Data Science 2 1 3 CT-356 Data Mining 3 1 4
MT-331 Probability & Statistics 3 0 3 CT-xxx Data Science Elective-II 3 0 3
CT-xxx Data Science Elective – I 3 0 3 CS-351 Computer Communication Networks 3 1 4
CT-365 Software Engineering 3 0 3 CT-363 Design & Analysis of Algorithms 3 0 3
CT-361 Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems 3 1 4 CT-353 Operating Systems 3 1 4
Elective-I and Elective – II
CT-354 Machine Learning 3 0 3
CT-357 Speech Processing 3 0 3
CT-369 Business Process Analysis 3 0 3
CT-370 Platform & Architecture for Data Science 3 0 3
FINAL YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course Credit Hours Course Credit Hours
Code Course Title Th Pr Total Code Course Title Th Pr Total
CT-499 *Software Based Project 0 3 3 CT-499 Software Based Project 0 3 3
CT-xxx Data Science Elective-III 3 0 3 CT-471 Data Analysis & Visualisation 3 1 4
CT-472 Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence 3 1 4 CT-xxx Data Science Elective-IV 3 0 3
MG-482 Organisational Behaviour 3 0 3 MG-481 Entrepreneurship 3 0 3
CS-428 Parallel & Distributed Computing 3 1 4 CT-355 Information Security 3 0 3
Elective-III and Elective – IV
CT-466 Artificial Neural Networks 3 0 3
CT-468 Deep Learning 3 0 3
CT-473 Cloud Computing 3 0 3
CT-474 Text Mining 3 0 3
CT-475 Privacy Preservation 3 0 3
* Duration one academic year: Requires literature survey and preliminary work during this Semester
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6.3 Cyber Security
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course Credit Hours Course Credit Hours
Code Course Title Th Pr Total Code Course Title Th Pr Total
CT-175 Programming Fundamentals 3 1 4 CS-251 Logic Design & Switching Theory 3 1 4
CT-174 Fundamentals of Information Tech. 2 1 3 CT-162 Discrete Structures 3 0 3
MT-171 Differential & Integral Calculus 3 0 3 CT-260 Object Oriented Programming 3 1 4
PH-122 Applied Physics 3 1 4 HS-104 Functional English 3 0 3
HS-205 Islamic Studies OR 2 0 2 HS-105 Pakistan Studies OR 2 0 2
HS-209 Ethical Behaviour (for Non-Muslims) HS-127 Pakistan Studies (for Foreigners)
MT-001 Mathematics-1 (for Pre-Medical) - - NC HSK-I Chinese Language OR - - NC
HS-231 Turkish Language-I
MT-002 Mathematics-2 (for Pre-Medical) - - NC
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course Credit Hours Course Credit Hours
Code Course Title Th Pr Total Code Course Title Th Pr Total
CT-159 Data Structure Algorithms & Applications 3 1 4 CS-252 Computer Architecture & Organization 3 1 4
MT-227 Differential Equations 3 0 3 CT-261 Database Management Systems 3 1 4
HS-115 Academic Reading & Writing 3 0 3 HS-218 Business Communication 2 1 3
HS-219 Professional Ethics 2 0 2 CT-258 Financial & Cost Accounting 3 0 3
CT-259 System Analysis & Design 3 0 3 MT-272 Linear Algebra & Geometry 3 0 3
HSK-II Chinese Language OR - - NC HS-200 Community Service - - NC
HS-232 Turkish Language-II
THIRD YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course Course Title Credit Hours Course Course Title Credit Hours
Code Th Pr Total Code Th Pr Total
CT-363 Design & Analysis of Algorithms 3 0 3 CT-371 Vulnerability Assessment & Reverse 3 1 4
CT-365 Software Engineering 3 0 3 Engineering
CT-353 Operating Systems 3 1 4 CT-361 Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems 3 1 4
CT-### Cyber Security Elective-I 3 0 3 CT-486 Network & Information Security 3 1 4
CT-355 Information Security 3 0 3 CT-### Cyber Security Elective-II 3 0 3
CS-351 Computer Communication Networks 3 1 4
Elective-I and Elective – II
CT-372 Wireless and Mobile Security 3 0 3
CT-373 Penetration Testing 3 0 3
CT-374 Cyber Security Laws and Regulations 3 0 3
CT-375 Cryptography and Cryptanalysis 3 0 3
FINAL YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course Credit Hours Course Credit Hours
Code Course Title Th Pr Total Code Course Title Th Pr Total
CT-499 *Software Based Project 0 3 3 CT-499 Software Based Project 0 3 3
CT-476 Information Assurance 3 0 3 CT-477 Secure Software Design & Development 3 1 4
CT-### Cyber Security Elective-III 3 0 3 CT-### Cyber Security Elective-IV 3 0 3
CS-428 Parallel & Distributed Computing 3 1 4 MG-481 Entrepreneurship 3 0 3
MG-482 Organisational Behaviour 3 0 3 CT-478 Digital Forensics 2 1 3
Elective-III and Elective – IV
CT-479 Hardware Security 3 0 3
CT-480 Malware Analysis 3 0 3
CT-482 Embedded Systems Security 3 0 3
CT-483 Quantum Security 3 0 3
* Duration one academic year: Requires literature survey and preliminary work during this Semester
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