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MS Avionics Engineering:

Avionics Engineering is a discipline of much interest and demand exists both within the country and elsewhere especially as the dawn of the modern age has brought in an advent in travelling and defense sectors using airplanes. Currently, there is a critical shortage of Avionics Engineering professionals because there are only a few programs dealing with Avionics Engineering throughout Pakistan. Globally, there has been a focus on Avionics Engineering and its utilization as one of the fundamental tools to modernize the airplane industry to cope up with advances in modern technology and the demands of the consumers. Consequently, employment opportunities for qualified Avionics Engineering professionals are tremendous.

MS Avionics Engineering program is based on fundamental concept of enriching the students with necessary skills and competence required to design and implement Avionics systems as well as fulfilling the needs of modern research. The MS Avionics Engineering curriculum emphasizes on the research in the areas of control systems, communication system, digital signal processing, image processing, microwave engineering and photonics. The study and research being done in the department is not limited to just the field of avionics engineering but can easily be applied to other areas such as Medical Imaging, Disaster Management, Wireless Communications, Signal Processing etc.

The skills of our Faculty and students made it possible to collaborate with PAF and many of our students are currently working on the PAF sponsored projects relevant to Satellite Communication, Radar Signal Processing, Machine Learning, Ad Hoc Networks and Tactical Data Links, just to name a few. So join our MS Avionics Engineering Program to equip you with the latest skills that are required by the top employers in this field. Moreover, our linkages with industry give you a chance to work on the real world technical problems and prepare yourself for your future job/business.

The MS Avionics Engineering Program at Air University is in accordance with HEC rules.

Program structure

Activity Credit Hours
MS Course Work 24 (Eight Courses) + 1 (Research Methodology)
MS Research Thesis 06
Total Credit Hours 31

Curriculum of MS Avionics Engineering (Controls)

List of Core Courses

Course Requirements: Minimum three courses from the following (excluding AV-799)

  • Sr #
    Course Code
    Course Title
    Cr Hrs
  • 1
    AV-610
    Linear Systems Theory
    3-0-3
  • 2
    AV-620
    Random Processes
    3-0-3
  • 3
    AV-712
    Optimal Control
    3-0-3
  • 4
    AV-713
    Non-Linear Systems
    3-0-3
  • 5
    AV-714
    Flight Dynamics & Control
    3-0-3
  • 6
    AV-716
    Adaptive Control
    3-0-3
  • 7
    MA-644
    Advanced Engineering Mathematics
    3-0-3
  • 8
    *AV-799
    MS Thesis
    6
*AV-799 MS Thesis is compulsory.

List of Elective Courses

Course Requirements: Maximum five courses from the following (excluding “Research Methodology”)

  • Sr #
    Course Code
    Course Title
    Cr Hrs
  • 1
    AV-611
    Linear Multivariable Feedback Control Systems
    3-0-3
  • 2
    AV-621
    Digital Signal Processing
    3-0-3
  • 3
    AV-632
    Software Engineering
    3-0-3
  • 4
    AV-715
    Robust Control
    3-0-3
  • 5
    AV-717
    Soft Computing Systems
    3-0-3
  • 6
    AV-718
    System Identification
    3-0-3
  • 7
    AV-719
    Neural Networks
    3-0-3
  • 8
    AV-722
    Stochastic Systems
    3-0-3
  • 9
    AV-723
    Detection & Estimation
    3-0-3
  • 11
    AV-729
    Array Signal Processing
    3-0-3
  • 12
    AV-733
    Information Theory
    3-0-3
  • 13
    AV-734
    Real-Time Computing
    3-0-3
  • 14
    AV-736
    Optimization
    3-0-3
  • 15
    AV-737
    Image Processing
    3-0-3
  • 16
    AV-738
    Adaptive Filter Theory
    3-0-3
  • 17
    AV-748
    Chaos Theory
    3-0-3
  • 18
    AV-750
    Intelligent Control
    3-0-3
  • 19
    AV-752
    Intelligent Control
    3-0-3
  • 20
    AV-753
    Missile Guidance
    3-0-3
  • 21
    AV-760
    Power Electronics
    3-0-3
  • 22
    AV-761
    Instrumentation & Measurement for Aerospace Applications
    3-0-3
  • 23
    AV-763
    Avionics Systems Integration
    3-0-3
  • 24
    AV-765
    Design and Analysis of Algorithms
    3-0-3
  • 25
    AV-767
    Artificial Intelligence
    3-0-3
  • 26
    AV-768
    Machine Learning
    3-0-3
  • 27
    AV-769
    Deep Learning
    3-0-3
  • 28
    AV-798
    Research Methodology
    1-0-1
Note: Post-graduate core / elective courses of Avionics Engineering program of other streams can also be taken as elective courses.

Curriculum of MS Avionics Engineering (Communications)

List of Core Courses

Course Requirements: Minimum three courses from the following (excluding AV-799)

  • Sr #
    Course Code
    Course Title
    Cr Hrs
  • 1
    AV-620
    Random Processes
    3-0-3
  • 2
    AV-621
    Digital Signal Processing
    3-0-3
  • 3
    AV-626
    Digital Communications
    3-0-3
  • 4
    AV-630
    Wireless Communications I
    3-0-3
  • 5
    AV-725
    Communication Networks
    3-0-3
  • 6
    MA-644
    Advanced Engineering Mathematics
    3-0-3
  • 7
    *AV-799
    MS Thesis
    6
*AV-799 MS Thesis is compulsory.

List of Elective Courses

Course Requirements: Maximum five courses from the following (excluding “Research Methodology”)

  • Sr #
    Course Code
    Course Title
    Cr Hrs
  • 1
    AV-611
    Linear Multivariable Feedback Control Systems
    3-0-3
  • 2
    AV-632
    Software Engineering
    3-0-3
  • 3
    AV-635
    Satellite Communications
    3-0-3
  • 4
    AV-673
    Optical Communication
    3-0-3
  • 5
    AV-717
    Soft Computing Systems
    3-0-3
  • 6
    AV-719
    Neural Networks
    3-0-3
  • 7
    AV-722
    Stochastic Systems
    3-0-3
  • 8
    AV-723
    Detection & Estimation
    3-0-3
  • 9
    AV-724
    Embedded System Design
    3-0-3
  • 10
    AV-728
    Software Defined Radio
    3-0-3
  • 11
    AV-729
    Wireless Communications II
    3-0-3
  • 12
    AV-731
    Wireless Communications II
    3-0-3
  • 13
    AV-733
    Information Theory
    3-0-3
  • 14
    AV-734
    Principles of Real-Time Computing
    3-0-3
  • 15
    AV-736
    Optimization
    3-0-3
  • 16
    AV-737
    Image Processing
    3-0-3
  • 17
    AV-738
    Adaptive Filter Theory
    3-0-3
  • 18
    AV-745
    Analog IC Design (Bipolar)
    3-0-3
  • 19
    AV-747
    Semiconductor Device Technology
    3-0-3
  • 20
    AV-749
    Analog IC Design (MOS)
    3-0-3
  • 21
    AV-752
    Navigation Systems
    3-0-3
  • 22
    AV-762
    Navigation Systems
    3-0-3
  • 23
    AV-763
    Avionics Systems Integration
    3-0-3
  • 24
    AV-765
    Design and Analysis of Algorithms
    3-0-3
  • 25
    AV-767
    Artificial Intelligence
    3-0-3
  • 26
    AV-768
    Machine Learning
    3-0-3
  • 27
    AV-769
    Deep Learning
    3-0-3
  • 28
    AV-798
    Research Methodology
    3-0-3
  • 28
    **
    Research Methodology
    1-0-1
Post-graduate core / elective courses of Avionics Engineering program of other streams can also be taken as elective courses.

Curriculum of MS Avionics Engineering (Microwave)

List of Core Courses

Course Requirements: Minimum three courses from the following (excluding AV-799)

  • Sr #
    Course Code
    Course Title
    Cr Hrs
  • 1
    AV-640
    Electromagnetic Field Theory
    3-0-3
  • 2
    AV-641
    Transmission Lines and Waveguides
    3-0-3
  • 3
    AV-742
    RF and Microwave Circuit Design
    3-0-3
  • 4
    AV-743
    Microwave Engineering
    3-0-3
  • 5
    AV-744
    Microwave Electronic Devices
    3-0-3
  • 6
    MA-644
    Advanced Engineering Mathematics
    3-0-3
  • 7
    *AV-799
    MS Thesis
    6
*AV-799 MS Thesis is compulsory.

List of Elective Courses

Course Requirements: Maximum five courses from the following (excluding “Research Methodology”)

  • Sr #
    Course Code
    Course Title
    Cr Hrs
  • 1
    AV-632
    Software Engineering
    3-0-3
  • 2
    AV-717
    Soft Computing Systems
    3-0-3
  • 3
    AV-724
    Embedded System Design
    3-0-3
  • 4
    AV-727
    Radar Signal Processing
    3-0-3
  • 5
    AV-729
    Array Signal Processing
    3-0-3
  • 6
    AV-736
    Optimization
    3-0-3
  • 7
    AV-738
    Adaptive Filter Theory
    3-0-3
  • 8
    AV-745
    Analog IC Design (Bipolar)
    3-0-3
  • 9
    AV-747
    Semiconductor Device Technology
    3-0-3
  • 10
    AV-749
    Analog IC Design (MOS)
    3-0-3
  • 11
    AV-752
    Navigation Systems
    3-0-3
  • 12
    AV-760
    Power Electronics
    3-0-3
  • 13
    AV-763
    Avionics Systems Integration
    3-0-3
  • 14
    AV-765
    Design and Analysis of Algorithms
    3-0-3
  • 15
    AV-767
    Artificial Intelligence
    3-0-3
  • 16
    AV-768
    Machine Learning
    3-0-3
  • 17
    AV-769
    Deep Learning
    3-0-3
  • 18
    AV-770
    Microwave Design
    3-0-3
  • 19
    AV-774
    Micro and Nano Fabrication
    3-0-3
  • 20
    AV-798
    Research Methodology (2-0-2)
    1-0-1
Post-graduate core / elective courses of Avionics Engineering program of other streams can also be taken as elective courses.

Curriculum of MS Avionics Engineering (Signal Processing)

List of Core Courses

Course Requirements: Minimum three courses from the following (excluding AV-799)

  • Sr #
    Course Code
    Course Title
    Cr Hrs
  • 1
    AV-620
    Random Processes
    3-0-3
  • 2
    AV-621
    Digital Signal Processing
    3-0-3
  • 3
    AV-723
    Detection & Estimation
    3-0-3
  • 4
    AV-729
    Array Signal Processing
    3-0-3
  • 5
    AV-727
    Radar Signal Processing
    3-0-3
  • 6
    AV-765
    Design & Analysis of Algorithms
    3-0-3
  • 7
    AV-737
    Image Processing
    3-0-3
  • 8
    AV-733
    Information Theory
    3-0-3
  • 9
    MA-644
    Advanced Engineering Mathematics
    3-0-3
  • 10
    *AV-799
    MS Thesis
    6
*AV-799 MS Thesis is compulsory.

List of Elective Courses

Course Requirements: Maximum five courses from the following (excluding “Research Methodology”)

  • Sr #
    Course Code
    Course Title
    Cr Hrs
  • 1
    AV-610
    Linear Systems Theory
    3-0-3
  • 2
    AV-632
    Software Engineering
    3-0-3
  • 3
    AV-717
    Soft Computing Systems
    3-0-3
  • 4
    AV-718
    System Identification
    3-0-3
  • 5
    AV-719
    Neural Networks
    3-0-3
  • 6
    AV-722
    Stochastic Systems
    3-0-3
  • 7
    AV-724
    Embedded System Design
    3-0-3
  • 8
    AV-734
    Principles of Real-Time Computing
    3-0-3
  • 9
    AV-736
    Optimization
    3-0-3
  • 10
    AV-738
    Adaptive Filter Theory
    3-0-3
  • 11
    AV-751
    Multimedia Signal Processing
    3-0-3
  • 12
    AV-755
    Computer vision
    3-0-3
  • 13
    AV-763
    Avionics Systems Integration
    3-0-3
  • 14
    AV-766
    Digital Video Processing
    3-0-3
  • 15
    AV-767
    Artificial Intelligence
    3-0-3
  • 16
    AV-768
    Machine Learning
    3-0-3
  • 17
    AV-769
    Deep Learning
    3-0-3
  • 18
    AV-798
    Research Methodology
    1-0-1
Post-graduate core / elective courses of Avionics Engineering program of other streams can also be taken as elective courses.

Curriculum of MS Avionics Engineering (Optics & Photonics)

List of Core Courses

Course Requirements: Minimum three courses from the following (excluding AV-799)

  • Sr #
    Course Code
    Course Title
    Cr Hrs
  • 1
    AV-620
    Random Processes
    3-0-3
  • 2
    AV-621
    Digital Signal Processing
    3-0-3
  • 3
    AV-640
    Electromagnetic Field Theory
    3-0-3
  • 4
    AV-641
    Transmission Lines and Waveguides
    3-0-3
  • 5
    AV-671
    Intermediate Optics
    3-0-3
  • 6
    AV-672
    Optical Waveguides and Cavities
    3-0-3
  • 7
    AV-742
    RF and Microwave Circuit Design
    3-0-3
  • 8
    AV-743
    Microwave Engineering
    3-0-3
  • 9
    AV-744
    Microwave Electronic Devices
    3-0-3
  • 10
    AV-780
    Photonics & Lasers
    3-0-3
  • 11
    AV-781
    Integrated Photonics
    3-0-3
  • 12
    MA-644
    Advanced Engineering Mathematics
    3-0-3
  • 13
    *AV-799
    MS Thesis
    6
*AV-799 MS Thesis is compulsory.

List of Elective Courses

Course Requirements: Maximum five courses from the following (excluding “Research Methodology”)

  • Sr #
    Course Code
    Course Title
    Cr Hrs
  • 1
    AV-632
    Software Engineering
    3-0-3
  • 2
    AV-673
    Optical Communication
    3-0-3
  • 3
    AV-717
    Soft Computing Systems
    3-0-3
  • 4
    AV-724
    Embedded System Design
    3-0-3
  • 5
    AV-727
    Radar Signal Processing
    3-0-3
  • 6
    AV-729
    Array Signal Processing
    3-0-3
  • 7
    AV-736
    Optimization
    3-0-3
  • 8
    AV-738
    Adaptive Filter Theory
    3-0-3
  • 9
    AV-745
    Analog IC Design (Bipolar)
    3-0-3
  • 10
    AV-747
    Semiconductor Device Technology
    3-0-3
  • 11
    AV-749
    Analog IC Design (MOS)
    3-0-3
  • 12
    AV-763
    Avionics Systems Integration
    3-0-3
  • 13
    AV-765
    Design and Analysis of Algorithms
    3-0-3
  • 14
    AV-767
    Artificial Intelligence
    3-0-3
  • 15
    AV-768
    Machine Learning
    3-0-3
  • 16
    AV-769
    Deep Learning
    3-0-3
  • 17
    AV-774
    Micro and Nano Fabrication
    3-0-3
  • 18
    AV-775
    Quantum Mechanics for Engineers
    3-0-3
  • 19
    AV-776
    Plasmonics
    3-0-3
  • 20
    AV-777
    Bio-Photonics
    3-0-3
  • 21
    AV-778
    Bio-Photonics
    3-0-3
  • 22
    AV-779
    Metamaterials and Nano Photonics
    3-0-3
  • 23
    AV-782
    Nonlinear Optics
    3-0-3
  • 23
    AV-798
    Research Methodology
    1-0-1
Post-graduate core / elective courses of Avionics Engineering program of other streams can also be taken as elective courses

PhD Avionics Engineering:

PhD in Avionics Engineering at Air University is a research-intensive program, which not only equips students for successful research career in the field of ‘Aviation Electronics’, but also emphasize the University’s traditional strengths in interdisciplinary research. The PhD program in Avionics Engineering offers the opportunity to conduct theoretical and practical research in a broad range of subfields of Avionics Engineering or in the intersection of this area with the other disciplines such as Aerospace, Robotics, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, and Artificial Intelligence. Thus, in order to cater for wide range of professional and academic interests, students have the option of selecting their course work according to their specific needs.

The intent of the program is to produce graduates who are able to achieve the following objectives:

  • Successfully undertake R&D in product or process development by applying knowledge of Signal Processing, Wireless Communications, Radar Engineering, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and/or other domains of Avionics Engineering.
  • Participate effectively as a leader of an R&D team and undertake member roles when appropriate.
  • Improve their knowledge and skills through lifelong learning and graduate studies.
  • Pursue academic careers in reputed universities around the world.
  • Make positive contributions to community and society by applying the learned skills and abilities.
  • Apply communication skills to effectively promote ideas, goals or products.

Program structure

Activity Credit Hours
PhD Course Work 18 + 1 (Research Methodology)
PhD Research Dissertation 30
Total Credit Hours 49

Curriculum of PhD Avionics Engineering

List of Core Courses

Course Requirements: Minimum six courses from the following (excluding AV-899 and Research Methodology)

  • Sr #
    Course Code
    Course Title
    Cr Hrs
  • 1
    AV-610
    Linear Systems Theory
    3-0-3
  • 2
    AV-611
    Linear Multivariable Feedback Control Systems
    3-0-3
  • 3
    AV-620
    Random Processes
    3-0-3
  • 4
    AV-621
    Digital Signal Processing
    3-0-3
  • 5
    AV-626
    Digital Communications
    3-0-3
  • 6
    AV-630
    Wireless Communications I
    3-0-3
  • 7
    AV-632
    Software Engineering
    3-0-3
  • 8
    AV-635
    Satellite Communications
    3-0-3
  • 9
    AV-640
    Electromagnetic Field Theory
    3-0-3
  • 10
    AV-641
    Transmission Lines and Waveguides
    3-0-3
  • 11
    AV-671
    Intermediate Optics
    3-0-3
  • 12
    AV-672
    Optical Waveguides and Cavities
    3-0-3
  • 13
    AV-673
    Optical Communication
    3-0-3
  • 14
    AV-712
    Optimal Control
    3-0-3
  • 15
    AV-713
    Non-Linear Systems
    3-0-3
  • 16
    AV-714
    Flight Dynamics & Control
    3-0-3
  • 17
    AV-715
    Robust Control
    3-0-3
  • 18
    AV-716
    Adaptive Control
    3-0-3
  • 19
    AV-717
    Soft Computing Systems
    3-0-3
  • 20
    AV-718
    System Identification
    3-0-3
  • 21
    AV-719
    Neural Networks
    3-0-3
  • 22
    AV-722
    Stochastic Systems
    3-0-3
  • 23
    AV-723
    Detection & Estimation
    3-0-3
  • 24
    AV-724
    Embedded System Design
    3-0-3
  • 25
    AV-725
    Communication Networks
    3-0-3
  • 26
    AV-727
    Radar Signal Processing
    3-0-3
  • 27
    AV-728
    Software Defined Radio
    3-0-3
  • 28
    AV-729
    Array Signal Processing
    3-0-3
  • 29
    AV-731
    Wireless Communications II
    3-0-3
  • 30
    AV-733
    Information Theory
    3-0-3
  • 31
    AV-734
    Real-Time Computing
    3-0-3
  • 32
    AV-736
    Optimization
    3-0-3
  • 33
    AV-737
    Image Processing
    3-0-3
  • 34
    AV-738
    Adaptive Filter Theory
    3-0-3
  • 35
    AV-742
    RF and Microwave Circuit Design
    3-0-3
  • 36
    AV-743
    Microwave Engineering
    3-0-3
  • 37
    AV-744
    Microwave Electronic Devices
    3-0-3
  • 38
    AV-745
    Analog IC Design (Bipolar)
    3-0-3
  • 39
    AV-747
    Semiconductor Device Technology
    3-0-3
  • 40
    AV-748
    Chaos Theory
    3-0-3
  • 41
    AV-749
    Analog IC Design (MOS)
    3-0-3
  • 42
    AV-750
    Intelligent Control
    3-0-3
  • 43
    AV-751
    Multimedia Signal Processing
    3-0-3
  • 44
    AV-752
    Navigation Systems
    3-0-3
  • 45
    AV-753
    Missile Guidance
    3-0-3
  • 46
    AV-755
    Computer vision
    3-0-3
  • 47
    AV-760
    Power Electronics
    3-0-3
  • 48
    AV-761
    Instrumentation & Measurement for Aerospace Applications
    3-0-3
  • 49
    AV-762
    Model based Software Testing
    3-0-3
  • 50
    AV-763
    Avionics Systems Integration
    3-0-3
  • 51
    AV-765
    Design and Analysis of Algorithms
    3-0-3
  • 52
    AV-766
    Digital Video Processing
    3-0-3
  • 53
    AV-767
    Artificial Intelligence
    3-0-3
  • 54
    AV-768
    Machine Learning
    3-0-3
  • 55
    AV-769
    Deep Learning
    3-0-3
  • 56
    AV-770
    Microwave Design
    3-0-3
  • 57
    AV-774
    Micro and Nano Fabrication
    3-0-3
  • 58
    AV-775
    Quantum Mechanics for Engineers
    3-0-3
  • 59
    AV-776
    Plasmonics
    3-0-3
  • 60
    AV-777
    Bio-Photonics
    3-0-3
  • 61
    AV-778
    Metamaterials and Nano Photonics
    3-0-3
  • 62
    AV-779
    Nonlinear Optics
    3-0-3
  • 63
    AV-780
    Photonics & Lasers
    3-0-3
  • 64
    AV-781
    Integrated Photonics
    3-0-3
  • 65
    AV-782
    Metamaterials and Nano Photonics
    3-0-3
  • 66
    AV-798
    Research Methodology
    1-0-1
  • 67
    AV-846
    Advanced Antenna Engineering
    3-0-3
  • 68
    AV-883
    Advanced Topics in Photonics
    3-0-3
  • 69
    AV-884
    Advanced Topics in Control Engineering
    3-0-3
  • 70
    AV-885
    Advanced Topics in Communications
    3-0-3
  • 71
    AV-886
    Advanced Topics in Microwave Engineering
    3-0-3
  • 72
    AV-887
    Advanced Mobile Communication
    3-0-3
  • 73
    AV-899
    PhD Thesis
    30
  • 74
    MA-644
    Advanced Engineering Mathematics
    3-0-3
*AV-899 PhD Thesis is compulsory.

MS Information Security

Our MS in Information Security degree program prepares students for a professional career in Information Security by ensuring that all the core competencies of networks security, cryptography, information assurance, and information security management are adequately covered. Since its inception in 2013 the program has overseen a number of improvements including introduction of two distinct streams of Cryptography and Information Assurance to ensure that students can be offered more specialized domains based on their research inclinations. Moreover the curriculum is continually reviewed to keep abreast with latest developments in the field so as to guarantee that our students stay up to date with novel concepts and technologies.

Our Faculty Members are specialists in the field, with backgrounds in engineering, computer science, mathematics and cryptography. We offer a friendly, supportive learning environment where students will have a dedicated supervisor to guide through the studies and especially in their thesis research. Our excellence in Information Security research has culminated into establishment of HEC sponsored Devices and Network Security Lab at the department in 2018, as part of the National Center of Cyber Security. The lab is actively engaged in the areas of network security and mobile devices security and provides opportunities to students to work on research projects of relevance to enterprises thus building strong Industry-Academia linkage. The skills, our students gain, open up a range of high-level career options and provide a solid foundation if the students wish to progress to a PhD. So join us.

  • -Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to work at a high level in the information security industry or move into postgraduate research.
  • -Our strong ties with industry mean we understand the needs of employers and can ensure that you are well prepared to enter the world of work.

Our MS Information Security is in accordance with the curriculum approved by HEC.

Program structure

Activity Credit Hours
MS Course Work 24 (Eight Courses) + 1 (Research Methodology)
MS Research Thesis 06
Total Credit Hours 31

Curriculum of Information Security (MS-IS)

List of Core Courses

Course Requirements: Four courses from the following (excluding IS-799)

  • Sr #
    Course Code
    Course Title
    Cr Hrs
  • 1
    IS-650
    Number Theory
    3-0-3
  • 2
    IS-651
    Cryptography
    3-0-3
  • 3
    IS-662
    Information Privacy and Security
    3-0-3
  • 4
    IS-663
    Advanced Analysis of Algorithms
    3-0-3
  • 4
    IS-799
    *IS Thesis
    6
*IS-799 MS Thesis is compulsory.

List of Common Electives

Course Requirements: Maximum two courses from the following (excluding "Research Methodology" which is Compulsory)

  • Sr #
    Course Code
    Course Title
    Cr Hrs
  • 1
    IS-722
    Analysis of Stochastic System
    3-0-3
  • 2
    IS-761
    Network Security
    3-0-3
  • 3
    IS-762
    Information Security Management
    3-0-3
  • 4
    IS-763
    Mobile Security
    3-0-3
  • 5
    *IS-767
    Artificial Intelligence
    3-0-3
  • 6
    *IS-768
    Machine Learning
    3-0-3
  • 7
    *IS-769
    Machine Learning
    3-0-3
  • 8
    IS-781
    Wireless Network Security
    3-0-3
  • 9
    IS-782
    Special Topics in Information Security
    3-0-3
  • 10
    IS-783
    Secure Software Development
    3-0-3
  • 11
    IS-787
    Special Topics in Information Security
    3-0-3
  • 12
    IS-798
    Research Methodology
    1-0-1
*Newly added courses

List of Stream Specific Electives (CYBER SECURITY)

Course Requirements: Minimum two courses from the following

  • Sr #
    Course Code
    Course Title
    Cr Hrs
  • 1
    IS-741
    Intrusion Detection System
    3-0-3
  • 2
    IS-742
    IT Security Evaluation & Audting
    3-0-3
  • 3
    IS-743
    Cloud Computing Security
    3-0-3
  • 4
    IS-744
    Computer forensics
    3-0-3
  • 5
    IS-746
    Digital forensics and Incident Response
    3-0-3
  • 6
    IS-747
    Vulnerability Explotiation and Defense
    3-0-3
  • 7
    IS-748
    Software Security Testing and Code Assessment
    3-0-3
  • 8
    IS-749
    Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis
    3-0-3
  • 9
    IS-778
    Special Topics in Cyber Security
    3-0-3

List of Stream Specific Electives (CRYPTOLOGY)

Course Requirements: Minimum two courses from the following

  • Sr #
    Course Code
    Course Title
    Cr Hrs
  • 1
    IS-745
    Information Theory
    3-0-3
  • 2
    IS-750
    Applied Cryptography
    3-0-3
  • 3
    IS-751
    Cryptanalysis
    3-0-3
  • 4
    IS-752
    Quantam Cryptography
    3-0-3
  • 5
    IS-753
    Advanced Cryptography
    3-0-3
  • 6
    IS-754
    Steganography
    3-0-3
  • 6
    IS-755
    Verification and Validation of Cryptography Algorithms
    3-0-3
  • 6
    IS-756
    Efficient Software Implementation of Cryptography
    3-0-3
  • 7
    IS-758
    Special Topics in Cryptology
    3-0-3
a: Courses add but not present in the latest NCRC recommendations(05/27).
b:Courses present in the existing master course list and also present in the latest NCRC Recommendations.(04/27).
c:Newly Recommend course by the FBS as per NCRC's Recommendations(18/27).

PhD Information Security

PhD in Information Security at Air University is a research-intensive program, which not only equips students for successful research career in the field of Information Security, but also emphasizes the University’s traditional strengths in interdisciplinary research. The program offers the opportunity to conduct theoretical and practical research in a broad range of subfields of Information Security or in the multidisciplinary intersection with other fields such as Engineering, Cognitive Science, and Artificial Intelligence. Thus, in order to cater for wide range of professional and academic interests, students have the option of selecting their course work according to their specific needs.

The intent of the program is to produce graduates who are able to achieve the following objectives:

  • -Successfully undertake R&D in product or process development by applying knowledge of information security, cryptography, networking, human computer interaction, digital forensics and cyber security research.
  • -Participated effectively as a leader of an R&D team and undertaken member roles when appropriate.
  • -Improve their knowledge and skills through lifelong learning and graduate studies.
  • -Pursue academic careers in respected universities around the world.
  • -Made positive contributions to community and society by applying the learned skills and abilities.
  • -Applied communication skills to effectively promote ideas, goals or products

Our MS Information Security is in accordance with the curriculum approved by HEC.

Program structure

Activity Credit Hours
PhD Course Work 18 + 1 (Research Methodology)
PhD Research Dissertation 30
Total Credit Hours 49

CURRICULUM FOR DOCTOR OF PHILSOPHY IN 'INFORMATION SECURITY'(PHD-IS)

Course Requirements: Minimum six courses from the following , out of which at least three courses are to be 800 level (excluding IS-899 and Research Methodlogy,Which are compulsory).

  • Sr #
    Course Code
    Course Title
    Cr Hrs
  • 1
    IS-650
    Number Theory
    3-0-3
  • 2
    IS-651
    Cryptography
    3-0-3
  • 3
    IS-662
    Information Privacy and Security
    3-0-3
  • 4
    IS-663
    Advanced Analysis of Algorithms
    3-0-3
  • 5
    IS-722
    Analysis of Stochastic Systems
    3-0-3
  • 6
    IS-741
    Intrusion Detection System
    3-0-3
  • 7
    IS-742
    IT Security Evaluation & Audting
    3-0-3
  • 8
    IS-743
    Cloud Computing Security
    3-0-3
  • 9
    IS-744
    Computer forensics
    3-0-3
  • 10
    IS-745
    Information Theory
    3-0-3
  • 11
    IS-746
    Digital forensicss and Incident Response
    3-0-3
  • 12
    IS-747
    Vulnerability Explotiation and Defense
    3-0-3
  • 13
    IS-748
    Software Security Testing and Code Assessment
    3-0-3
  • 14
    IS-750
    Applied Cryptography
    3-0-3
  • 15
    IS-751
    Cryptanalysis
    3-0-3
  • 16
    IS-752
    Quantum Cryptography
    3-0-3
  • 17
    IS-753
    Advanced Cryptography
    3-0-3
  • 18
    IS-754
    Steganography
    3-0-3
  • 19
    IS-755
    Verification and Validation of Cryptography Algorithms
    3-0-3
  • 20
    IS-756
    Efficient Software Implementation of Cryptography
    3-0-3
  • 21
    IS-758
    Special Topics in Cryptology y
    3-0-3
  • 22
    IS-761
    Network Security
    3-0-3
  • 23
    IS-762
    Information Security Management
    3-0-3
  • 24
    IS-763
    Mobile Security
    3-0-3
  • 25
    *IS-767
    Artificial Intelligence
    3-0-3
  • 26
    *IS-768
    Machine Learning
    3-0-3
  • 27
    *IS-769
    Deep Learning
    3-0-3
  • 28
    IS-778
    Special Topics in Cyber Security
    3-0-3
  • 29
    IS-781
    Wireless Network Security
    3-0-3
  • 30
    IS-782
    Secure Coding
    3-0-3
  • 31
    IS-783
    Secure Software Development
    3-0-3
  • 32
    IS-787
    Special Topics in Information Security
    3-0-3
  • 33
    IS-841
    OS & File System Forensics
    3-0-3
  • 34
    IS-842
    Network forensics
    3-0-3
  • 34
    IS-843
    Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Analysis
    3-0-3
  • 36
    IS-844
    Legal Aspects of Information Security
    3-0-3
  • 37
    IS-845
    Security Risk Analysis and Management
    3-0-3
  • 38
    IS-846
    Advanced Web Security
    3-0-3
  • 39
    IS-847
    Secure Electronic Commerce
    3-0-3
  • 40
    IS-848
    Information Security Engineering
    3-0-3
  • 41
    IS-851
    Block Chain Technology
    3-0-3
  • 42
    IS-852
    Elliptic Curve Cryptography
    3-0-3
  • 43
    IS-853
    S-Box Design and Analysis
    3-0-3
  • 44
    IS-854
    Crypto Processor Design
    3-0-3
  • 45
    IS-855
    Lightweight Cryptography
    3-0-3
  • 46
    IS-899
    * PhD Thesis
    30
  • 47
    *IS-798
    * Research Methodology
    1-0-1

*Compulsory Courses.