Program overview
The Online MCA in Cyber Security & AI equips learners to defend organisations against a fast-evolving threat landscape. The curriculum blends defensive, offensive and governance topics with AI-assisted detection, so graduates can step into a range of security roles.
The degree is equivalent to a regular (campus) MCA as notified by the UGC.
Curriculum by semester
Semester 1
Courses:
- Mathematical Foundations for Computer Science
- Computing Concepts and Problem Solving using C
- Operating Systems
- Data Structures
- Problem Solving using C Lab
- Data Structures Lab
- AI Skills for Future
Skills you will build: Core Computing Competencies, 1. Analytical Skills, 2. Computational Thinking, 3. Programming, 4. Software Development, 5. Algorithms, 6. Data Structures, 7. Operating Systems, 8. Problem Solving, 9. Software Engineering, 10. Mathematical Modeling, 11. Discrete Mathematics, 12. Algorithm Analysis, 13. Modular Programming, 14. Memory Management, 15. System Architecture.
Included certifications: Programming Foundations: Fundamentals; C Essential Training; Programming Foundations: Data Structures; Operating System Foundations; Learning Discrete Mathematics; Python Data Structures and Algorithms; Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Thinking Machines; Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Machine Learning; Computer Science Principles; Programming Foundations: Algorithms.
Semester 2
Courses:
- Advanced Database Systems
- Java Programming
- Web Technologies
- Cloud Computing Foundations
- Advanced Database Systems Lab
- Java Programming Lab
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in IT
Skills you will build: Core Programming & Enterprise Skills, 1. Java, 2. Spring Framework, 3. SQL, 4. REST APIs, 5. Full Stack Development, 6. Web Development, 7. Git, 8. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), 9. Microservices, 10. Application Security, 11. Database Design, 12. Cloud Computing, 13. DevOps, 14. Data Modeling, 15. Unit Testing.
Included certifications: Java Essential Training; Learning Java 11; HTML Essential Training; JavaScript Essential Training; Cloud Computing Foundations; AWS Essential Training for Developers; Programming Foundations: Databases; SQL Essential Training; Java: Memory Management; Learning REST APIs.
Semester 3
Courses:
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Python Programming
- Cyber Threat Intelligence using AI
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Lab
- Python Programming Lab
- Open Elective
Skills you will build: Core AI & Cyber Security Competencies, 1. Artificial Intelligence Algorithms, 2. Machine Learning Model Development, 3. Python for AI Applications, 4. Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysis, 6. Pattern Recognition, 7. Threat Detection, 8. Data Preprocessing and Feature Engineering, 9. Model Evaluation Techniques, 10. Security Log Analysis, 11. Threat Prediction, 12. Malware Detection, 13. Security Automation.
Included certifications: Python for Data Science Essential Training; Python Essential Training; Python Data Structures and Algorithms; Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Thinking Machines; Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Machine Learning.
Semester 4
Courses:
- Ethical Hacking using AI
- Intelligent Cyber Defense Systems
- Vulnerability Assessment using AI and Automation
- Penetration Testing and Intelligent Attack Simulation
- Strategic Leadership in IT
- Project
Skills you will build: Core Cyber Defense & AI Security Competencies, 1. Ethical Hacking Techniques, 2. Penetration Testing, 3. Vulnerability Assessment, 5. Cyber Defense, 6. Risk Assessment, 7. Intrusion Detection, 8. Threat Simulation, 9. Security Incident Response, 10. Security Automation, 11. Malware Detection, 12. Cyber Threat Intelligence, 13. Security Monitoring, 14. Information Security Governance.
Included certifications: Penetration Testing Essential Training; Cybersecurity Foundations; Strategic Thinking.
Career outcomes
- Security Analyst
- Penetration Tester
- SOC Engineer
- Cloud Security Engineer
- GRC Analyst
- Incident Responder
Eligibility
A three-year bachelor degree in any stream from a UGC-recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ST). Final-semester bachelor students are also eligible to apply. No entrance exam is required.
Duration and mode
Two years, fully online. ODL & Online Programs are equivalent to regular (campus) Programs as notified by the UGC.
Fees at a glance
Total MCA Fees: ₹160,000
Yearly: ₹80,000/- · Semesterly: ₹40,000/-
No-cost EMI: starts at ₹12,781 /month (via HDFC, ICICI, Liqui Loans).