Virtual University announces MS in Computer Science

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
   
  Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science is a research based degree program being offered by Department of Computer Science at Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Sialkot. The program is designed to produce academicians and professionals of high quality throughout the country. Course work designed for MS in Computer Science provides a breadth based knowledge of the field whereas the specialization equips the students with in-depth knowledge of a specific area of computer science. 
   
  Duration
  It is a two-year duration program spread over four semesters. 
  Each semester has 18 weeks duration.
   
  Eligibility Requirements
  16-year education i.e., BS in CS, BS in IT, BCS (Hons) MCS, MIT, M.Sc (CS). Candidate must have at least 2.50 CGPA out of 4.00 or first division. Each candidate is required to pass the NTS – GAT.
   
  Entry Test (NTS-GAT) will be held at Virtual Campuses in the above-mentioned cities on Sunday 23rd September 2007 at 9:00 am. Candidate already qualified NTS-GAT has to attach photocopy of valid NTS result with their admission form. 
   
  Assessment of Study Progress
  The students’ study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, online quizzes, Graded Moderated Discussion Boards (GMDBs), mid-term and final term examinations. 
   
  Award of Degree
  For the award of the Master of Science in Computer Science degree, a student is required to complete the 24-credit hours course work program and six-credit hour thesis research with minimum CGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00. 
   
  Courses of Study
  Following are the courses of MS (CS) program. The courses may be revised from time to time as a result of continuous review to bring them at par with courses being taught at top class foreign universities. While reviewing the courses, need of local industry and job market is also given full consideration. MS (CS) program is 30-credit hours program comprised of followings:
   
  I. Core Courses          : (12 Credit hours)
   
        ·       Theory of Computation
  ·        Advanced Computer Architecture
  ·        Advanced Operating Systems
  ·        Advanced Algorithms Analysis & Design
   
  II. Specialization Courses: (9 Credit hours)
   
  (A) Computer Networks
         ·        Advanced Computer Networks
         ·        Wireless Networks
         ·        Probability and Stochastic Processes
         ·        Network Computing
   
  (B) Software Engineering
  ·        Advanced Software Engineering
  ·        Software Quality Assurance
  ·        Software Requirements Engineering
  ·        Formal Methods for SE
   
  III. Elective Course: (3-Credit hour) 
  The students will have the option to select 3-credit hours elective course from various courses offered by Virtual University of Pakistan. 
   
  Fee Structure
  Admission Fee (Once):                                     Rs.  5,000
  Registration Fee (Once):                                   Rs.   2,000
  Security Fee (Once, refundable):                       Rs.   5,000
  Enrollment Fee/Semester:                                  Rs.   4,000
  Tuition Fee/credit hour:                                     Rs.   2,500 
  Thesis Fee:                                                       Rs. 14,000
  
Admission schedule
  Last date to submit application:                         September 15, 2007
  NTS Test Date:                                                September 23, 2007
  Display of Merit List:                                        September 27, 2007
  Orientation:                                                       September 29, 2007
  Commencement of Classes:                              October 1, 2007 
   


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