Master of Science [M.Sc] (Computer Science) From Fatima College, Madurai

Master of Computer Science or M.Sc. Computer Science is a 2-year program catering to the needs of people interested in the field of computers. Candidates contemplating the course must have passed a second class honors or above in the domain of Computer Science, Mathematics or must have a background of other numerate or computing related fields.

Candidates pursuing this course are provided with an opportunity to develop core competence in the field of computer science and encourages them to make a mark in the much sought after IT industry.

Admission to M.Sc Computer Science is both entrance exam based and merit based. University of Delhi provides admission through both the modes. Some of the top institites offering admission to the program are:

• Loyola College, Chennai
• Christ University, Bangalore
• Fergusson College, Pune
• Hans Raj College, Delhi
• St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata

The average tuition fee for the entire two years M.Sc. Computer Science course ranges from INR 20,000 to 50,000 in government aided institutes and INR 2 lacs to 3 lacs in privately owned universities.

Upon successful completion of the course, one can find lucrative career opportunities in Software and Computer Hardware related industry. The initial salary offered in these industries can range from INR 15,000 to 25,000 per month.

M.Sc. Computer Science: Course Highlights

Mentioned below are some of the major highlights of the course. 

M.Sc. Computer Science: What is it about?

M.Sc. Computer Science course furnishes graduates that are well-versed with the technicalities of the computer science domain and can help the world in being more organized and fast at the same time. The main objective of M.Sc. Computer Science is to hone the skills of computer science enthusiasts in the various thrust areas of the field and provide them with the perfect amalgamation of theory as well as practical knowledge.

Since it’s a course at post-graduation level, it takes forward the knowledge gained by the students at the undergraduate level and provides them an advanced level of learning and understanding on the subject.

After an M.Sc. degree in Computer Science, there are multiple research degree options available at Indian Universities like an M.Phil. in Computer Science which is offered at universities like Christ University, Bangalore and ITM University, Gurgaon. Students can also go on to opt for a PhD in Computer Science available at instititute the likes of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore or PhD in Computer Science and Applications available at NIT, Thiruchirapalli.

Top Institutes offering M.Sc. Computer Science are:-

Some of the top universities and colleges where the course can be availed along with their average annual 

Eligibility for M.Sc. Computer Science

The basic eligibility for masters in Computer Science course has been mentioned below.

• Candidates must have completed graduation in B.Sc.(H) Computer Science or B.Sc. Applied Physical Sciences with Mathematics and Computer Science
• Candidates who have completed B.Sc.(General) Mathematical Sciences, (10+2+3 scheme) with Mathematics and Computer Science are also eligible to apply.  

M.Sc. Computer Science: Admission Process

Admission to MSc. Computer Science program is both entrance examination based and merit-based. Certain universities like Delhi University offer both direct admission and entrance based admission to the program.

Universities like Delhi University and Savitribai Phule Pune University, conduct entrance examination for admission to M.Sc. Computer Science. The Entrance exam is of 2-3 hours duration and contains questions from Computer Science, Mathematics and English Language. The test paper may be of subjective and/or objective type.

There are many universities in India which offer merit-based direct admission in M.Sc. Computer Science course. Some of these universities are Banastahli University and Ramnarain Ruia College. The merit is decided on the basis of marks scored in B.Sc. Computer Science (honors).

In University of Delhi, which also conducts entrance exams for admission to the program, 50% seats are also reserved for direct admission. Direct admission is offered to candidates who have passed B.Sc. Computer Science with 60% marks from affiliated colleges of Delhi University.

Lateral Admission

Several universities like Lovely Professional University, Annamalai University and Guru Jambheshwar University offer lateral entry to the second year of the program. The eligibility for lateral entry is a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science or Computer Science Applications. 

M.Sc. Computer Science: Syllabus and Course Description

M.Sc. Computer Science Program structure is a rigorous mix of several theory exams, assignments, practical, laboratory work, and numerous minor and major project works. The assessment in the program is based on both theory and practical papers. The weightage for theory papers is 60% and weightage for practical papers is generally 40%. The course also requires students to complete a dissertation and a project on a related topic. The weightage for dissertation and project is 100%.

In order to provide the students contemplating doing M.Sc. Computer Science a detailed overview of what’s all in store for them in the coming the two years, the detailed syllabus of the program is as follows:    

In the second semester of the first year, students are required to choose one elective out of the following:

• Electronic Commerce
• Numerical Computing
• Combinatorial Optimization
• Computational Linguistics

The third semester has a total of four subjects which includes a minor project. The students are further provided with options to choose for their advanced study in the area of their interest.

In the fourth semester, students are required to work on their major subject and submit it by the end of semester.  

M.Sc. Computer Science: Career Prospects

M.Sc. Computer Science graduates interested in pursuing a job can apply for various job profiles such as a system administrator, software programmer, software tester, software analyst and data Base Manager. Further, the candidate can also go for hardwareand Networking profiles. Some of the companies which recruit M.Sc. Computer Science graduates are :

• Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
• Dell
• Intel
• HCl
• Accenture
• Oracle
• Wipro

An M.Sc. degree in Computer Science mostly helps in acquiring a job position in the IT sector. The IT and ITeS sector has been one of the top employment sectors in India in the past and continues to do so. Current trends show that the sector will increase to grow at the rate of 12-15% annually. With an expansion in the sector, the employment opportunities are also expected to increase. This forecasts a good career prospect for M.Sc. Computer Science. The graph below shows the current salary trend for M.Sc. Computer Science graduates employed in IT industry. 

The various jobs in the field of Computer Science and their description are as follows:

Candidate must have passed in graduation in related stream from recognised university/Institute

Fatima College, Madurai offers Master’s degree such as M.B.A., M.C.A. and M.Sc. (IT & Management) along with M.A. in 4 streams, M.Sc. 6 disciplines, M.Com and MSW. The basic criterion to apply for PG programs is the candidate should have secured a Bachelor’s degree in relevant subjects with 50% marks from any recognized university.

Selection of the candidates to M.B.A. course is based on CAT/ MAT/ CMAT scores whereas MCA & M.Sc. (IT & Mgmt.) admission is done on the basis of TANCET score. Admission to the rest of the PG courses are merit-based subject to availability of seats.  

• Candidates applying under SC/ ST categories are granted a relaxation of 5% to the aggregate score of qualifying examination.
• Merit-based selection to this course is done through counselling conducted by the college.