According to experts, right now might be the best time to study for a degree in cyber security. With the significant rise in the population preferring to use the internet for banking, sharing sensitive or confidential data, the alarming number of cases of high-profile hacking, the Internet of Things and states considering cyberwarfare as opposed to traditional military tactics, now more than ever the world needs expert cybersecurity professionals. According to Cisco, the US-based multinational digital communications technology conglomerate, currently, there are one million global job openings for cyber security professionals and the demand is only expected to grow. Cyber Security experts are also some of the highest-paid professionals in the world. As the rise of cyber-related activity increases and we walk into a smarter world powered by technologies such as AI, a graduate with a strong background in cyber security will be in great demand, be it in business, security, or governance.

The Bachelor of Science Hons. in IT programme in Cyber Security offered by SLTC, has been designed to produce a career-ready graduate with in-depth knowledge of computer science and related disciplines, well-honed technical skills, and considerable exposure to the workings of the global IT industry. The graduate will be capable of minimising cyber threats and increasing the security aspect of software including cloud solutions.
Our graduates are trained by the best professionals the industry has to offer and are exposed to the industry at an early age. Each of our graduates is placed in internships with top IT and Tech companies in the country and some abroad prior to their graduation.

The Cyber Security degree program at SLTC is a four-year undergraduate program that covers a broad range of topics in the field of cyber security.

The curriculum includes courses in Cyber Security Domains and Tools, Network Security, Advanced Cryptography and Digital Forensics.

In addition to the below listed modules, the Winning Edge Undergraduate Skill Development Programme of SLTC is offered to the students with the objective of producing multitalented professionals equipped with the necessary skills and competencies on the four skills of
communication:
Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening, in English medium.

The modules are conducted in four
levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum based on the competency level of the students. Completion of this full programme is a mandatory graduation requirement.

A semester fee of Rs. 275,000 will have to be paid to SLTC for a period of 4 years. (Please Note that a year comprises of 2 Semesters)

Refunds – Admission Fees and Semester Fee
1.1. Students are eligible for a registration fee refund under the following circumstances, and all refunds are processed within the same year.
a) Students who enroll pending results will be entitled to a refund of the course fee if they fail to achieve the minimum requirement of 3 advanced level simple passes. Proof of A/L results will be mandatory for refund eligibility.
1.2. University semester fees are refundable only in the case of a student’s failure in the GCE Advanced Level examination. For all other situations, students are required to pay the semester fees and it is non-refundable.
1.3. If a student is selected for MOHE after the 1st semester, the university will not refund the paid amounts (admission fee & semester fee, etc.) but will allow them to continue their degree as MOHE students.

Invoicing
2.1. Invoices are generated based on the AL results of the student. All GCE Advanced Level results should be verified and confirmed by the registrar department before being sent to the finance department.
2.2. If a student registers with pending results, the fee is initially determined assuming three simple passes (SSS). After the student receives the actual results, the invoice will be adjusted accordingly. Any additional fees paid by the student at that time will be transferred to the next semester fee.
2.3. Students are required to pay semester fees within the specified due date in the invoice. (Any delays will restrict facility access after a five-day grace period)

Discount Schemes – September 2023 Intake
3.1. Students who pay the registration fee (Rs. 27,500) at an exhibition/open day or any other marketing event related to the September 2023 intake will receive a 10% discount on the September 2023 semester fee.
3.2. Applicants who pay the fees for 2 full semesters (1 year) for the September 2023 intake within the due date (+/- 5 working days) will receive a 10% discount on the entire course fee.
3.3. Applicants who pay the fees for 8 full semesters (4 years) for the September 2023 intake within the due date (+/- 5 working days) will receive a 20% discount on the entire course fee.

Internships and Training
Making our graduates industry-ready, and enhancing their capacities to integrate into evolving technological advancements, is paramount for us. Ensuring the future-readiness of our young technologists for them
to take on the industry, is at the forefront of our mission. Which is why they are trained at top-tier local and international organisations prior to their graduation.

Centre for Entrepreneurship Development
Centre for Entrepreneurship Development at SLTC Research University was established to promote a culture of entrepreneurship among our graduates and staff through entrepreneurship research, education and a start-up support system. In 2021 SLTC Launched “SLTC Ventures”, a signature programme to incubate entrepreneurship ventures of graduates and staff of SLTC.

Career Opportunities
A world of opportunities awaits the SLTC Graduate; Competent,
Confident and Charismatic. These are a few roles that our
graduates can pursue

Chief Information Security Officer
Forensic Computer Analyst
Information Security Analyst
Penetration Tester
Security Architect
IT Security Engineer
Security Systems Administrator
IT Security Consultant