MASTER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (MCS)

MASTER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (MCS)
The Department of Computer Science offers a two-year program leading to an MCS (Master of Computer Science) degree. The program is designed specially for Bachelor graduates who wish to enter this highly exciting and challenging field to meet the growing need of computer science experts in the rapidly evolving 21st century economy. The program provides graduated will with a strong technological base that will enable them to capitalize on the increasing career opportunities in this sector. This specialization provides a highly demanded expertise, great mobility and flexibility, and an impressive range of possible career choices in the industry.

DURATION
It is two-year full time study program spread over four semesters. Each semester has at least 18 weeks duration for teaching and examination etc.

Admission Criteria
Bachelor degree from a recognized university/ institute in any of the following subject: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Commerce, Statistics, Economics, Engineering. Candidate must have at least 45% marks in the graduation degree.

(Note: Candidates who have not studied any one of the required above-mentioned subjects in their graduation are eligible for MCS admission provided they firstly qualify four courses namely Introduction to Computing, Business Mathematics & Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, Technical & Business English by taking a deficiency semester.

Likewise, candidates having less than 45 % in their graduation from a recognized university/institute are eligible to apply for MCS admission provided they firstly qualify Mathematics, Computer Proficiency, and English courses in a single semester (called “Zero semester”) and achieve a semester GPA of at least 2.00. Fee for the Zero semester for students within Pakistan is Rs 6000/- payable in two equal installments. Fee (1st fee installment) payable at the time of admission is Rs. 3000/-. However, fee for the Zero semester for Pakistani students abroad is US $ 250. Such student would be responsible to pay additionally cost of Lecture CDs, Lecture Handouts plus shipment cost.

FEE STRUCTURE:
(a) Fee structure for students within Pakistan:

Admission Fee - Rs. 3,000 one time
Registration Fee - Rs. 1,000 one time
Security - Rs. 5,000 (one time, refundable)
Fee (payable quarterly) - Rs. 2000 per month

(b) Fee structure for Pakistani students abroad:

Admission Fee & Registration Fee - US$100 one time
Tuition fee - US$490 for six months

AWARD OF DEGREE
To be eligible for the award of degree of Master of Computer Science (MCS) students are required to complete courses amounting to at least 72 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.30 out of 4.00.

PROJECT
Students are required to complete a project of 6 credit hours in the final year of their Master’s degree program. The choice of the final project is at the student’s discretion. However, consultation with the student advisor is compulsory. Students have to submit a detailed write-up of the project and in some cases may be required to give a presentation.