1. MSc(IT) Program Overview
Saurabh Tiwari
Program Coordinator, MSc(IT)

2. MSc(IT) - Program Overview
About MSc IT
Master of Science (Information Technology) is an intensive two year post-graduate program (4 semesters)
The courses are carefully designed to guide students through basic concepts to current practices in industry.
Hands-on Laboratory experience is emphasized at every stage of the Program.
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3. MSc(IT) - Program Overview
Program Objective
At the end of the program, it is expected that students attain a sound theoretical foundation; an ability to analyze, conceptualize and design systems; and necessary competence in modern software design and development tools.
The objective of the program is to groom students to excel in dynamic and highly demanding software industry - as software engineer, analyst, system designer, or a team leader.
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4. Expected outcome from this program
Graduates of this program have proficiency in following areas:
Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures
Systems and Web Programming
Algorithm - Design and Complexity
Design of Software Systems - Software Modeling and Designing
(Inter-)networking – Infrastructure and Programming
Database Systems – Design and Implementation
Software Engineering – SDLC, Design, Coding and Testing
Enterprise Computing – Enterprise Application building frameworks and APIs like J2EE, struts, XML, Ajax, etc.
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5. MSc(IT) - Program Overview
Eligibility Criteria
A Bachelor’s degree holder from a recognized University in any stream with a first class OR an aggregate of 60% marks, or its equivalent as per the norms set by the degree granting institute/university, in the qualifying degree examination is eligible to apply.
Current Strength: 120 students
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6. Program Structure [Semester-I & II]
C Programming
Discrete Mathematics
Algorithms and Data Structure
Database Management Systems
Communication Skills
Semester I
Total: 20 Credits
Object Oriented Programming
Systems Programming
Web Programming
Software Engineering
Computer Networks
Semester II
Total: 20 Credits
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7. Program Structure [Summer-I]
Summer Internship (PC649) – Pass/Fail (4 Credits). Minimum for 8 weeks, and ideally have to be done in industry.
General Objective of internships are following -
Motivate students to apply concepts learned through class rooms and text books.
Inculcate self learning of new technologies and appreciate its uses in the industry.
For those who are interested, can experience basic research and problem solving approaches.
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8. Program Structure Semester-III
Design of Software Systems
Enterprise Computing
Technical Elective-I
Technical Elective-II
Open Elective
Semester III
Total: 19 Credits
Elective Courses Offered:
Technical Electives:
Information Systems Security
Cloud Computing
Software Project Management
Data Warehousing and Mining
Numerical and Statistical Methods
Human Computer Interaction & Many more….
Elective Courses Offered:
Open Electives:
Principles of Management
Management Information System
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9. Program Structure Semester-IV
Project Internship (PC641)
Pass/Fail Course (16 Credits)
Desirable to do at reputed industry.
There are companies visiting for internships
Students interested in research can work with a faculty within the institute.
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10. Evaluation & Graduation Requirements
Student earn letter grades AA, AB, BB, BC, DD, DE, F in each credit course taken in a semester.
Internships are Pass/Fail and do not contribute to Performance Indices.
Total Credits: 79
Course Credits: 59 (12 Core courses, 2 Technical electives, and 1 open elective)
Two Internships: 20 (Summer Internship (4 credits) and Project Internship (16 credits))
Maximum course load that can be taken in a semester is 6 courses.
Minimum CPI to graduate: 6.0
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11. MSc(IT) - Program Overview
Placement Statistics
Percentage: 71%
Number of Students: 90
Highest Package: 11 Lacs
Percentage: 61%
Highest Package: 14 Lacs :
Percentage: 54%
Number of Students: 90
Highest Package: 14 Lacs
(Ongoing):
Percentage: 2%
Number of Students: 120
Highest Package: 14.6 Lacs
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12. Challenges & Opportunities
Dropping quality of the students
Fixed catchment area of applicants to the program
Lack of awareness about the metrics of the program
Maintaining the standards set by the previous batches of students of the program
Opportunities:
Inviting industry experts for delivering lectures in recent topics
Arranging for industry visits/internships in companies of repute
Collaboration of faculty members with companies to do applied research projects
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13. Thank you