The Master of Science in Software Engineering degree level program is designed for those candidates who already have a background in the field of Information Technology and Computer Science owing to their 3-4 years bachelor's degree program. The goal of the program is to develop future leaders of industrial software engineering practice - the future chief engineers, head designers, principal technical officers of their companies. Graduates of the MSSE program will not only understand and be able to apply the best of current practice, but will also be able to act as agents of change to improve that practice as the field evolves. The emphasis is on creativity and innovation. In contrast to research-oriented degree programs, the MSSE courses focus on principles, methods, and tools that can be used for creating high-quality products that serve the needs of customers.
Who is it for?
Master of Science in Software Engineering program curriculum addresses both the functional and conceptual aspects of IT industry. The traditional courses provide a solid practical IT foundation in areas like software modelling and analysis, business process re-engineering, project management skills, while the courses focusing on contemporary concepts discuss issues being faced by companies trying to survive and thrive in today's global economy.
Such issues include productivity, international competition, and interactive aspects of an organization's internal and external environments. The curriculum undergoes continual review and evaluation and is consequently modified to reflect the ever-changing business environment. The courses are sequenced to build upon one another and complement workplace experiences and backgrounds. The program is geared to equip the participants with strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities and also provides a strategic understanding of the role of information and communication technologies.
Eligibility requirements
English proficiency - You must have a sufficiently high standard of English language to enable you to cope with the course. Students who have completed their last degree where medium of instruction was English are easily able to complete the program. There is no specific requirement of IELTS or TOEFL examination.
Academic criteria - As a guide, for MS in Software Engineering degree level study, applicants will need to have the equivalent of:
- Candidates holding at least a three years Bachelor's degree with at-least second division.
- Senior executives, teachers or business leaders without the above-mentioned qualifications but with substantial senior management experience in business or related industry may be considered by the Institute on a case-by-case basis.
Curriculum
The curriculum comprises of following courses to be completed in one year in three semesters. Students are required to complete twelve courses with an option of replacing two courses with one two term project / thesis / dissertation.
Project / Thesis / Dissertation
Students are encouraged to work on real world work related topics. Upon approval, students will then proceed to commence work on the scope of the topic and to fulfil other requirements. In case of a thesis or a dissertation, it should not exceed 20,000 words in length. Students may be required to take an oral exam at the discretion of their supervisor.
Career and further study prospect
The program trains the participants for high salaried jobs in in network engineering and administration, network operations and troubleshooting, network analysis and design, system installation and maintenance, network security, communications technician, consultingcustomer service, etc.
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