Diploma in Cyber Security

Quaid-i-Azam University plans to launch a one-year diploma in Cybersecurity. The idea is to equip the students with the fundamentals and practical skills of cybersecurity. It will be a comprehensive diploma covering the foundational, theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The contents should be designed to progressively build the knowledge and impart skills in students. For instance, it may consist of multiple modules, starting with fundaments to advance level. A student, after successfully passing a module, can be awarded with a certificate and will be awarded a diploma after passing all modules. The course should be designed to cope with the requirements of the market. The graduates should be able to serve as cybersecurity analysts / consultants.  Given below are the key points for designing the contents of diploma in Cybersecurity.

• It should consist of 6 to 8 modules, preferably of equal duration ( 6 – 8 weeks, with 12 - 15 contact hours in a week)
• The modules should progressively build knowledge and impart skills. However, every next module may not be the prerequisite of the previous module.
• Each module should be complete in itself, as students may apply for certification after passing the module.
• The diploma will be offered to the students ranging from F.Sc. to BS, MS and industry professionals.

• The assessment committee of Quaid-i-Azam University keeps the right to accept or reject any proposal.
• The decision of the assessment committee of Quaid-i-Azam University will be acceptable to all parties.
• A non-refundable processing fee of 5,000 PKR will be deposited along with the proposal.
• The lectures recorded at Quaid-i-Azam University will be the sole property of Quaid-i-Azam University. However, the lectures will be used as per agreed terms between partner organization / resource person and Quaid-i-Azam university. The partner organization / resource person cannot use these recordings for any other purpose or any other organization.
• Both parties will sign an agreement before processing the received applications.
• The certificate of passing program or a course will be issued by Quaid-i-Azam University with its logo. However, the credentials of the partner organizations can be mentioned on the official website of Quaid-i-Azam university and during media campaigns.
• The partner organization will not issue any certificate / letter of appreciation or reference letter to the students.
• Quaid-i-Azam university will be responsible for the media campaign of all programs. The partner organization will not launch media campaigns at its own. However, collective media campaigns can be launched, as per agreed format.

Responsibilities of the Resource Person(s)

• Timely recording of all lectures, as per the schedule issue by Quaid-i-Azam University.
• Timely assessment of assignments, quizzes, exams etc.
• Quick reply to all queries of students and Quaid-i-Azam University.
• Update the lectures, if required.
• Give assignments as per the schedule announced.
• Take quiz / exams as per the schedule announced.
• Provide teaching material as per the schedule
• Conduct tutorials / interactive sessions with students, as per the scheduled announced, if any
• Assessment and grading of course / module, as per the format of Quaid-i-Azam university
• Timely submission of marks / result to the Quaid-i-Azam university

Responsibilities of the Directorate of Open & Distance Learning

• Issue semester schedule and schedule of classes.
• Facilitate resource person for timely recording of all lectures,
• Timely uploading of lectures and other material
• Compilation of the overall and semester wise results of all students
• Declare semester wise and overall results
• Collect fee
• Advertise the program on print and social media
• Announce admissions and admit the students, as per criteria approved by Quaid-i-Azam university.
• Correspondence with students, regarding shortage of attendance, exam schedule, fee submission, disciplinary matters and etc.

Initially for one Time. However extendable with mutual consent of partner organization and Quaid-i-Azam University.

Quaid-i-Azam University has all legal rights to terminate the agreement at any time due to any of the following reasons:

• Unsatisfactory feedback by majority of the students
• Evidence based harassment by the resource person
• Nonfulfillment of the responsibilities defined in section 3b
• Unsatisfactory report by the assessment committee of Quaid-i-Azam University.
• Provoking students on political, religious or ethnic grounds
• On harsh religious, political or ethnic remarks

• August 4,  2025 (online submission)
• The assessment committee will take 2 to 3 weeks for the evaluation of the submitted proposals.

Fees and Dues

• Admission Form: 1,500 PKR
• Admission Fee: 5,000 PKR (at the time of admission)
• Registration Fee: 1,000 PKR (at the time of the registration of courses)
• Security: 5,000 PKR  (refundable at the time of clearance)
• Tuition Fee: 5,000 PKR  (per credit hour)
• Course File: 1,000 PKR (per credit hour)
• Examination Fee: 1,000 PKR (per credit hour)

Note: The suggested amounts are subject to the approval of the statutory bodies of Quaid-i-Azam University. Finance & Planning Committee of Quaid-i-Azam University can revise / change the suggested Fees and dues

Honorariums Fees and Dues

8a.      Lectures are recorded by the Directorate of Open & Distance Learning, QAU.

• Resource person / Partner Organization:              60% of the collected tuition fee
• Directorate of Open & Distance Learning: 30% of the collected tuition fee
• Respective Department of QAU, if any: 4% of the collected tuition fee
• Quaid-i-Azam University:                6% of the collected tuition fee
• Admission and Examination Office of ODL: Fee charged on account of admissions, registrations and examinations

Note: Recording facilities will be provided by the Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, QAU and the resource person(s) will have to follow the issued schedule.

8b.      Lectures are recorded by the Partner Organization / Resource Person.

• Resource person / Partner Organization:              70% of the collected tuition fee
• Directorate of Open & Distance Learning: 20% of the collected tuition fee
• Respective Department of QAU, if any: 4% of the collected tuition fee
• Quaid-i-Azam University:                6% of the collected tuition fee
• Admission and Examination Office of ODL: Fee charged on account of

admissions, registrations and examinations

Note: The suggested amounts are subject to the approval of the statutory bodies of Quaid-i-Azam University. Finance & Planning Committee of Quaid-i-Azam University can revise / change the suggested honorariums. However, honorarium cannot be changed after signing the agreement.   The honorarium will be paid upon successful completion of assigned responsibilities, subject to clearance from the Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, Quaid-i-Azam University.