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BS Information Technology

The BS Information Technology (BSIT) program at Al-Kawthar University is tailored to meet the growing demand for professionals in the fields of IT infrastructure, systems administration, cybersecurity, and enterprise solutions. The program provides a solid foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of Information Technology, combined with a strong ethical and Islamic perspective.

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Program Duration

4 years

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Total Semesters

8 Semesters

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Total Credit Hours

141 Credit Hours

Backed by HEC and NCEAC (National Computing Education Accreditation Council) accreditation, the curriculum is aligned with global standards and is continuously updated to reflect the latest trends in technology and industry. Emphasizing both technical depth and ethical leadership, the program prepares students to lead innovation and transformation in a digitally-driven world.

Why Study BS IT?

1
Market Demand

High Market Demand for IT Professionals

2
Industry Alignment

Industry-Aligned Curriculum and Training

3
Project-Based Learning

Project-Based Learning and Final Year Capstone Projects

4
Career Support

Internship and Career Placement Support

5
Modern Tooling

Access to Market Tools & Technologies

6
Expert Engagement

Expert Interaction & Workshops on Cutting-Edge Topics

7
Ethics & Leadership

Strong Focus on Ethics, Leadership, and Social Responsibility

8
Global Opportunities

Opportunities for Graduate Studies and International Exposure

Tracks Offered

1
IT Infrastructure
2
Database Administration
3
Network Security
4
Enterprise Systems
5
System and Network Administration

Course Outline

S. No Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Pre-requisite Course Type
1 GEN-1101 Functional English and Communication Skills 3 None GER
2 GEN-1204 Discrete Structures 3 None GER
3 GEN-1301 Information and Communication Technology Skills (Theory) 2 None GER
4 GEN-1301L Information and Communication Technology Skills (Lab) 1 None GER
5 GEN-1701 Islamic Studies / Ethics 2 None GER
6 GEN-2502 Pakistan Studies (1502) 2 None GER
7 GEN-1801 Basic Health Awareness 2 None UNIQ
8 GEN-1802 Life and Academic Skills 2 None UNIQ
9 GEN-1702 / GEN-1803 Understanding the Quran I / Reflections on Human Values I 1 None UNIQ
10 DFN-1001 Foundation Mathematics I* 3 None  
    Total 18 / 21*    
Note:

* Foundation Mathematics I is offered for students with non-Mathematics background as per the guidelines of NCEAC Curriculum 2023

S. No Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Pre-requisite Course Type
1 GEN-1102 Expository Writing 3 GEN-1101 GER
2 GEN-1401 Environment and Agriculture 2 None UNIQ
3 GEN-1205 Calculus and Analytical Geometry 3 None GER
4 GEN-1402 Applied Physics (Theory) 2 None GER
5 GEN-1402 L Applied Physics (Lab) 1 None GER
6 GEN-1203 Critical Thinking and Reasoning 2 None ESC
7 CSC-1101 Programming Fundamentals (Theory) 3 None CCore
8 CSC-1101 L Programming Fundamentals (Lab) 1 None CCore
9 GEN-1703 / GEN-1804 Understanding the Quran II / Reflections on Human Values II 1 None UNIQ
10 DFN-1002 Foundation Mathematics II* 3* None  
    Total 18 / 21*    
Note:

* Foundation Mathematics I is offered for students with non-Mathematics background as per the guidelines of NCEAC Curriculum 2023

S. No Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Pre-requisite Course Type
1 GEN-2501 Civilization, Society and State 2 None UNIQ
2 GEN-2803 Urdu Literature 2 None UNIQ
3 MTH-2101 Multivariable Calculus 3 GEN-1205 MSC
4 MTH-2102 Linear Algebra 3 GEN-1205 MSC
5 CSC-2102 Digital Logic Design (Theory) 2 None CCore
6 CSC-2102 L Digital Logic Design (Lab) 1 None CCore
7 CSC-2103 Object Oriented Programming (Theory) 3 CSC-1101 CCore
8 CSC-2103 L Object Oriented Programming (Lab) 1 CSC-1101L CCore
    Total 17    

S. No Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Pre-requisite Course Type
1 GEN-2804 Professional Practices 2 None GER
2 GEN-2602 Leadership & Community Service 2 None GER
3 MTH-2201 Probability and Statistics 3 None MSC
4 CSC-2104 Data Structures (Theory) 3 CSC-2102 CCore
5 CSC-2104 L Data Structures (Lab) 1 CSC-2102 L CCore
6 CSC-2105 Database Systems (Theory) 3 None CCore
7 CSC-2105 L Database Systems (Lab) 1 None CCore
8 CSC-2106 Computer Organization and Assembly Language (Theory) 2 CS-2101 CCore
9 CSC-2106 L Computer Organization and Assembly Language (Lab) 1 CS-2101 CCore
    Total 18    

S. No Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Pre-requisite Course Type
1 CSC-3107 Software Engineering 3 None CCore
2 CSC-3108 Computer Networks (Theory) 3 None CCore
3 CSC-3108 L Computer Networks (Lab) 1 None CCore
4 CSC-3109 Artificial Intelligence (Theory) 3 None CCore
5 CSC-3109 L Artificial Intelligence (Lab) 1 None CCore
6 CSC-3110 Analysis of Algorithms 3 CSC-2103 + CSC-2103L CCore
7 CSC-3111 Operating Systems (Theory) 3 None CCore
8 CSC-3111 L Operating Systems (Lab) 1 None CCore
    Total 18    

S. No Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Pre-requisite Course Type
1 CSC-3112 Information Security 3 None CCore
2 ITC-3201 System and Network Administration (Theory) 2 CSC-3108 DCore
3 ITC-3201 L System and Network Administration (Lab) 1 CSC-3108L DCore
4 ITC-3202 Database Administration and Management (Theory) 3 CSC-2105 DCore
5 ITC-3202 L Database Administration and Management (Lab) 1 CSC-2105L DCore
6 ITC-3203 Web Technologies (Theory) 2 None DCore
7 ITC-3203 L Web Technologies (Lab)      1 None DCore
8 GEN-2601 Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship 2 None GER
9 GEN-3103 Technical and Business Writing 2 GEN-1102 MSC
10 ITC-3113 Internship* 1 None  
    Total 18    
Note:

* Internship shall be performed by the student in/after 2nd or 3rd year. Only the grades are recorded as part of the 6th semester.

S. No Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Pre-requisite Course Type
1 ITC-4204 Information Technology Infrastructure 3 IT-3202 DCore
2 CSC-4205 Parallel and Distributed Computing (Theory) 3 CSC-3111 DCore
3 CSC-4205 L Parallel and Distributed Computing (Lab) 1 CSC-31118L DCore
4 ITC-4206 Cyber Security (Theory) 2 CSC-3112 DCore
5 ITC-4206 L Cyber Security (Lab) 1 None DCore
6 ITC-4301 CS Elective 1* 3 None DElec
7 CSC-4199a Capstone Project – I 0+3 None CCore
    Total 16    
Note:

* Domain Electives to be offered tentatively.

S. No Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Pre-requisite Course Type
1 ITC-4302 IT Elective 2* 2+1 None DElec
2 ITC-4303 IT Elective 3* 2+1 None DElec
3 CSC-4303 CS Elective 4* 2+1 None DElec
4 ITC-4304 IT Elective 5* 2+1 None DElec
5 GEN-2503 Constitution and Legal System of Pakistan 2 None GER
6 CSC-4199b Capstone Project – II 0+3 CS-499a CCore
    Total 17    
Note:

* Domain Electives to be offered tentatively

S. No Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
1 ITC-4303 Virtual Systems and Services 2+1
2 ITC-4304 Network Security 2+1
3 ITC-4302 Enterprise Systems 2+1
4 CSC-4305 Web Engineering 2+1
5 CSC-3201 Theory of Automata 3
6 CSC-4206 HCI and Computer Graphics 2+1
7 ITC-4301 Software Project Management 3
8 CSC-4304 Cloud Computing 2+1
9 ITC-4305 Software Requirement Engineering 2+1
10 CSC-4311 Mobile Application Development I 2+1
11 CSC-4303 DevOps 2+1

Career & Placement Sectors

Careers

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  • IT / Security Manager
  • System & Network Administrator
  • Database Administrator
  • Cybersecurity Analyst / Ethical Hacker
  • Enterprise Systems Engineer
  • Cloud & Mobile Computing Specialist
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Software Developer
  • Government & Corporate IT Specialist
  • Tech Entrepreneur / IT Consultant

Placement Sectors

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  • Government IT Departments
  • Private Sector & Multinational Corporations
  • Software and IT Services Firms
  • Banks and Financial Institutions
  • Tech Startups
  • Cybersecurity Firms & Data Centers
  • Telecommunication Industry
  • Freelancing Platforms and Remote Jobs