The master’s degree in Computer Science (MSCS) program offers an integrated course of study covering the theoretical background in the relevant field along with the knowledge of latest trends in some related specialized areas. The program is intended for the students who like to broaden and deepen their understanding in the field of Computer Science.
This program is offered after the under graduate 04-years program or equivalent 16-years degree program. It is a two-year MS degree program comprises of four-semesters offering four core courses aimed at strengthening the understanding and competence of students in Computer Science fundamentals and wide range of optional courses in the relevant field also. A project/thesis work may be unified with student’s chosen-oriented specialties to strengthen the research skills of students.
The MS program in Computer Science equips the students to apply their skills and potentials to solve the contemporary problems in the related fields.
The student is required to opt by undertaking either a 6-credit hour MS thesis or MS as course-based comprises of two additional elective courses, each of 3-credit hour.
To become the nation’s foremost center of excellence in the field of Computer Science education and research.
The mission of the MS Computer Science 02 Year program is to impart knowledge in the field of Computer Science through comprehensive & advance theoretical courses, with emphasis on strengthen research skills of the students, particularly in the field of Networks, Security & Data Sciences.
MS in Computer Science (MSCS) Program aims to:
- Enlighten students with a deep knowledge and understanding of Computer Science core areas providing them the ability to solve computing related problems.
- Impart research skills in the students.
- Ensure research contribution of students in various fields of Computer Science
- Have awareness of and adherence to the social and ethical responsibilities of the scientific and computing profession.
- Prepare the students for high-level Doctorate Studies
Minimum Duration 02 Years
Maximum Duration 04 Years
Semesters 04 ( 02 semesters per year )
Credit hours 30
BS Degree in relevant subject (CS or SE or Computer System Engineering) or MCS or M.Sc (CS) or equivalent earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education with at least 60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0).
- The candidate will complete the following core courses before entering the MSCS program.
To become eligible for award of MS degree, a student must satisfy the following
requirements:
must have earned CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of at least 2.5
on a scale of 4.0.
must have studied and passed the prescribed courses, totaling at least 30 credit hours.
or
must have studied and passed the 24 credit hours of courses from the
prescribed course list and successfully completed 6 credit hours of
Thesis/Research Work.
Major Area Credit Hours
Core Courses 12
Elective Courses 12
Thesis OR Two Elective Courses 06
Total Credit Hours 30
| Semester 1 | Course Code | Pre-Requisites | Subjects | Type | Credit Hrs |
| CSC511 | – | Core Course-I | Core Course | 3 | |
| CSC512 | – | Core Course-II | Core Course | 3 | |
| CSE511 | – | Eelectiv Course-I | Elective I | 3 | |
| CSE512 | – | Research Methodology | Elective II | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | ||||
| Semester 2 | CSC521 | – | Core Course-III | Core Course | 3 |
| CSC522 | – | Core Course-IV | Core Course | 3 | |
| CSE521 | – | Elective Course-III | Elective III | 3 | |
| CSE522 | – | Elective Course-IV | Elective IV | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | ||||
| Semester 3 | THS631/CSE631 | (Partial Registration) / Elective Course | Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 3 | ||||
| Semester 4 | THS641/CSE632 | CMC111 | Thesis-II (Full Registration ) / Elective Course | Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours for the Completion of Program: 30 | |||||
Note: Registration in MS Thesis-I is allowed provided the student has
i. Earned at least 18 credit hours
ii. Passed the “Research Methodology” course
iii. CGPA is equal to or more than 2.5