A post graduate specialisation combining cyber law, IT law, and management — equipping graduates to lead in a rapidly digitalising world that demands legal expertise at every level.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law and Information Technology is a cutting-edge two-year programme that equips graduates with the legal and management knowledge needed to navigate the rapidly evolving digital world. As India accelerates its digital transformation, legal professionals with expertise in cyber law are among the most sought-after in the country.
The programme introduces the Cyber world and Cyber Law in general, explains the various facets of cybercrime, and enhances students' understanding of problems arising from online transactions and the ways to find solutions. It covers IT Act 2000 and its amendments, data privacy, electronic contracts, digital signatures, e-commerce law, IPR issues in cyberspace, and the regulation of cyber space at the national and international level — alongside core management disciplines.
To prepare students to develop analytical and research skills for navigating complex cyber law challenges and becoming effective business and legal professionals in the digital domain.
To equip students to take up responsibilities across diverse functional areas in organisations — from legal compliance and IT governance to policy, data protection, and cybercrime response.
To nurture entrepreneurial skills among students which can help them become successful entrepreneurs in digital law practice, legal-tech startups, and technology consulting.
To develop social and ethical responsibility in students in conducting business operations and legal practice in compliance with cyber space regulation at national and international levels.
Affiliated to Karnataka State Law University (KSLU), Hubballi — a premier statutory law university of Karnataka.
Approved by the Bar Council of India — the statutory body regulating legal education and the legal profession in India.
Foundation semester covering core management and legal principles essential for the programme.
| Paper Code | Subject | Credits | Internal Assessment | University Examinations | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Principles and Practice of Management | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 1.2 | Organizational Behaviour | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 1.3 | Managerial Economics | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 1.4 | Accounting and Finance for Managers | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 1.5 | Marketing Management | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 1.6 | Business Communication | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 1.7 | Managerial Skills – I | 2 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| Total | 26 | 210 | 490 | 700 |
Advanced management subjects building on the foundation established in Semester 1.
| Paper Code | Subject | Credits | Internal Assessment | University Examinations | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Technology for Management | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 2.2 | Management Research Methods | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 2.3 | Entrepreneurship and Ethics | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 2.4 | Human Capital Management | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 2.5 | Financial Management | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 2.6 | Quantitative Techniques and Operations Research | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 2.7 | Managerial Skills – II | 2 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| Total | 26 | 210 | 490 | 700 |
Semester 3 comprises Core Courses taken by all students, plus Specialisation Courses from the chosen domain.
| Core Courses — Semester 3 | |
|---|---|
| 3.1 | Strategic Management and Corporate Governance |
| 3.2 | Projects and Operations Management |
| Paper Code | Subject |
|---|---|
| 3.3 Finance | |
| 3.3.1 | Business Valuation and Value Based Management |
| 3.3.2 | Indian Financial Systems |
| 3.3.3 | Investment Analysis and Management |
| 3.4 Marketing | |
| 3.4.1 | Retailing Management and Services |
| 3.4.2 | Consumer Behaviour |
| 3.4.3 | Rural and Agricultural Marketing |
| 3.5 Human Resources | |
| 3.5.1 | Learning and Development |
| 3.5.2 | Team Dynamics at Work |
| 3.5.3 | Performance Management Systems |
| 3.6 Healthcare Management | |
| 3.6.1 | Perspectives on Healthcare Sector |
| 3.6.2 | Management of Public Health Systems |
| 3.6.3 | Health Economics |
| 3.9 Business Analytics | |
| 3.9.1 | Data Science using R and Python |
| 3.9.2 | Advanced Statistical Methods for Business Decision Making |
| 3.9.3 | Analytics for Decision Making |
| 3.10 Logistics and Supply Chain Management | |
| 3.10.1 | Inventory Management |
| 3.10.2 | Supply Chain Management |
| 3.10.3 | Logistics Management Systems and Practices |
Semester 4 focuses on strategic and specialisation-specific subjects culminating in a Dissertation Programme.
| Core Course — Semester 4 | |
|---|---|
| 4.1 | International Business |
| Subject | Category |
|---|---|
| Business Law and Ethics | Core |
| Strategic Management | Core |
| Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation | Core |
| International Business | Core |
| Paper Code | Subject |
|---|---|
| 4.2 Finance & Accounting | |
| 4.2.1 | Financial Techniques for Strategic Decision Making |
| 4.2.2 | International Financial Management |
| 4.2.3 | Risk Management and Derivatives |
| 4.3 Marketing | |
| 4.3.1 | Strategic Brand Management |
| 4.3.2 | Marketing Research and Metrics |
| 4.3.3 | Digital Marketing |
| 4.4 Human Resources | |
| 4.4.1 | Strategic HRM |
| 4.4.2 | International HRM |
| 4.4.3 | Talent and Knowledge Management |
| 4.5 Healthcare Management | |
| 4.5.1 | Basic Management Aspects of Healthcare |
| 4.5.2 | Strategic Management in Healthcare Settings |
| 4.5.3 | Management of Hospital Services |
| 4.8 Business Analytics | |
| 4.8.1 | Data Visualization |
| 4.8.2 | Business Forecasting |
| 4.8.3 | Data Warehousing and Data Mining |
| 4.9 Logistics and Supply Chain Management | |
| 4.9.1 | Supply Chain Planning and Strategies |
| 4.9.2 | Global Procurement and Sourcing |
| 4.9.3 | Vendor Management |
Electives are offered across horizontal disciplines and choice-based narrow verticals. One course will be offered in each of Semesters II, III, and IV.
Decision Science
Technology Management
Business Eco System
Leadership Acumen
Vertical Readiness
Cyber law professionals are in extremely high demand across tech companies, government cybercrime cells, banking institutions, and international organisations.
Advise organisations on IT Act compliance, data privacy, and cyber risk.
Ensure DPDP Act and GDPR compliance for corporations and tech startups.
Work with police cyber cells or private firms on digital crime investigation.
Handle contracts, licensing, and regulatory matters for tech companies.
Represent victims or accused in cybercrime cases before courts and tribunals.
Join MEITY, CERT-In, TRAI, or other regulatory bodies as a legal expert.
Transparent fee structure with flexible payment options and scholarship opportunities for deserving students.
| Fee Component | Amount (Day Scholar) | Payment Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee (One-time, non-refundable) | ₹10,000 | At time of admission |
| Year 1 Tuition Fee | ₹75,000 | Before commencement of Year 1 |
| Year 2 Tuition Fee | ₹75,000 | Before commencement of Year 2 |
| Total Programme Fee | ₹1,60,000 | Over 2 years |
Hostel fee is for one academic year or till 30 June, 2026, whichever is earlier, and should not be mistaken for a calendar year.
| Particulars | Breakfast Only Plan | All Meals Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Refundable Hostel Security Deposit (One Time) | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| Double Occupancy Breakfast Only Plan: Twin sharing accommodation, breakfast, transport and basic amenities. All Meals Plan: Twin sharing accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, transport and basic amenities. |
₹1,50,000 | ₹2,02,000 |
| Single Occupancy Breakfast Only Plan: Single room accommodation, breakfast, transport and basic amenities. All Meals Plan: Single room accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, transport and basic amenities. |
₹2,75,000 | ₹3,27,000 |
| Bank Name: Union Bank of India | |
|---|---|
| Account Name | ISBR |
| Account No. | 51034 10006 68920 |
| Branch | Electronic City |
| Account Type | Current |
| IFSC Code | UBIN 090 8371 |
| Branch Code | 08372 |
ISBR offers a variety of scholarships for meritorious and deserving candidates. Scholarships are offered to students in the form of tuition fee waivers.
| Scholarship Category | Academic Criterion (X & XII Performance) |
UGAT Score | CLAT Score | LSAT-India Score | ISBR Aptitude Test | Scholarship Offered | Recipients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERIT | 9 CGPA & above or equivalent | 85 percentile & above | Score of 120 & above | 80 percentile & above | 85 percentile and above | 50% waiver in First Year tuition fee | 9 |
| 8 CGPA & above or equivalent | 75 percentile & above | Score range between 110 to 119 | 70 percentile & above | 75 percentile & above | 25% waiver in First Year tuition fee | 15 | |
| SPORTS (National Level Participation in Class XI / XII) |
7 CGPA & above or equivalent | 70 percentile & above | Score range between 100 to 109 | 65 percentile & above | 70 percentile & above | 20% waiver in First Year tuition fee | 6 |
Hear from our PGD Cyber Law & IT graduates on how the programme shaped their careers in the digital legal world.
The PGD Cyber Law programme at ISBR was unlike anything I had imagined. The combination of IT law and management gave me skills that no other programme could offer. I now work as a Data Privacy Officer at a fintech company in Bengaluru, and the programme prepared me for every challenge I face in the role.
As a computer science graduate, I always knew I wanted to work in technology law. ISBR's programme was exactly the bridge I needed — it combined my technical background with deep legal knowledge in cybercrime, data protection, and digital contracts. The faculty were exceptional and the industry interactions invaluable.
The management modules in the programme were a genuine surprise — I expected only law, but ISBR delivered strategic thinking, entrepreneurship, and business analytics alongside cyber law. Today I advise technology startups on compliance and data privacy, and the integrated education I received here is my biggest professional advantage.
I work in compliance at a private sector bank where the DPDP Act and RBI cybersecurity guidelines create a constantly shifting regulatory environment. The PGD-Cyber Law programme at ISBR gave me the legal framework to interpret and implement these regulations with confidence. My team now looks to me as the subject matter expert on digital compliance.
As a government officer involved in IT procurement and digital infrastructure, I needed a thorough understanding of India's evolving cyber law landscape. ISBR's programme was exactly the right fit — practical, current, and taught by faculty who understand both the legal text and its real-world policy implications. It has meaningfully elevated the quality of my work.
Data privacy compliance is no longer a niche specialisation — it is central to how every company operates. Completing the PGD-Cyber Law at ISBR has positioned me at the forefront of this transition. I now advise e-commerce and SaaS clients on DPDPA readiness, and I genuinely believe this is one of the best specialised law programmes in the country.
Our faculty combine deep expertise in cyber law and technology with practical industry exposure to deliver a truly applied learning experience.
"Cyber law is no longer a specialisation for the future — it is the most pressing legal domain of the present. Our programme builds professionals who can protect individuals, organisations, and society in the digital age."
"Every organisation today — from a startup to a government body — needs someone who understands data protection, digital contracts, and cybercrime law. We train students to be that person, with confidence and competence."
"AI, blockchain, and the Internet of Things are creating entirely new categories of legal challenges. We don't just teach the law as it exists today — we prepare students for the legal landscape of tomorrow."
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