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Virtual University of Pakistan - MSCS

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,Multan,Gujranwala,Faisalabad 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. Admission is offered during fall session every year.

 

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 Computer Science/ BS in Information Technology/ Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)/ Master of Computer Science/ Master of Information Technology/ M.Sc. (Computer Science) from a recognized institution. Computer Engineering (16-year education) candidates are also eligible from a recognized institution but have to cover deficiency courses. Candidate must have at least CGPA 2.50 out of 4 or first division wherein GPA system not implemented (Note: Limited seats are available on merit basis).
 
Each candidate is required to pass the NTS – GAT-General test (with minimum 50% marks). Candidate already qualified NTS-GAT-General has to attach attested photocopy of valid NTS result with their admission form. 
 
For detailed information about NTS Test (GAT-General) visit NTS website http://www.nts.org.pk/GAT/GAT.asp . Virtual University of Pakistan arranges NTS Test (GAT-General) at the time of MS (CS) admission every Fall semester.

 

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.

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:

 

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(Note: If the schedule of courses pursued by a candidate does not provide adequate background for the degree course, which he/she intends to take up, he/she may be required to make up the deficiency by taking one or more additional course (s) of deficiency level as may be prescribed by the University).

 

 

Fee Structure

 

Fee payable at the time of submission of admission application form is Rs. 13,300/- (includes admission fee, registration fee, securit and NTS test fee). If a candidate has already qualified NTS-GATS-General test then NTS charged fee will be adjusted later. Details of fee structure are as under:

 

Fee Structure

Amount (Rs.)

Admission Fee (Once)

5,500/-

Registration Fee (Once)

2,000/-

Security Fee (Once, refundable)

5,000/-

NTS-GATS-General Test Fee *

800/-

Enrollment Fee/Semester

4,000/-

Tuition Fee/credit hour

2,500/-

Thesis Fee

14,000/-

Fee payable with Admission Application Form is Rs. 13,300/-

                * Subject to change for every fall admission session.

 

Note: The University reserves the right to chage the tuition fee and other dues from time to time.