MASTER OF SCIENCE 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 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. Candidate must have at least CGPA 2.50 out of 4.00 or first division. Each candidate is required to pass the NTS – GAT-General test.

Entry Test (NTS-GAT-General) will be held at Virtual Campuses (Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar, Sialkot) on Sunday 21 September 2008 at 2:00 pm.
For detailed information about NTS Test (GAT-General) visit NTS website http://www.nts.org.pk/GAT/GAT.asp. Candidate already qualified NTS-GAT-General 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.

Fee Structure
Fee payable at the time of submission of admission application form is Rs. 16, 500/- (includes admission fee, registration fee, security, fall semester enrolment fee and NTS test fee). If a candidate has already qualified NTS-GATS-General test then NTS fee Rs. 500/- will be adjusted later. Details of fee structure are as under:

Fee Structure Amount (Rs.)
Admission Fee (Once) 5,000/-
Registration Fee (Once) 2,000/-
Security Fee (Once, refundable) 5,000/-
Enrollment Fee/Semester 4,000/-
Tuition Fee/credit hour 2,500/-
Thesis Fee 14,000/-