Program Objectives

MS Computer Science (CS) is a research-based degree program for candidates with at least sixteen years education in the field of computing. The MS-CS is aimed at those students who want to extend their knowledge to a more advanced and highly specialized material that reflects current research trends in cutting edge of various CS disciplines. The program prepares the students for not only the industry but also would give them the required knowledge to prepare them for doctoral level degrees. Although the MS-CS is an independent program, however, research work developed in MS program can be stretched and made more comprehensive to serve as the research base for a PhD in CS provided the candidate fulfills all the requirements of the Institute and the HEC. The MS Computer Science will enable the students to:

• Have a solid understanding of computational theory and foundational mathematics
• Have substantial exposure to advanced topics in multimedia systems, software engineering, networks, computer architecture, and operating systems.
• Prepare students to conduct research in computer science with advanced training in selected areas
• Increase the opportunities for advanced positions in computing profession

Eligibility for Admission

4 year BCS/BIT/BE or BS (Telecom, Electrical, Electronics) with at least 2.70 CGPA or 2 years Master’s degree in Computing/IT (awarded after 2 years BSc) with a 2.70 CGPA (with a minimum of 130 credit hours in Bachelors and 60 credit hours in the Master program) or 60% aggregate marks in annual system from any HEC recognized university/institute.
Qualifying the ETS-GRE general test/NTS-GAT General /Institute’s own test or any other test required by the HEC with 50% marks and interview is mandatory for admission.
The Hafiz Quran shall be given a special credit of 20 marks.

Scheme of Courses

The MS Computer Science program comprises of a minimum of 30 credit hours which are to be completed in a minimum of three semesters. The distribution of the core and elective courses is given below:
Credit

1.  Category or Area                     Credit Hours
2.  Core                                           09
3.  Electives                                    15
4.  Thesis                                         06
5.  Total  Credit Hours                  30

Semester Wise Breakup of Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

List of Electives for MS/PhD Computer Science

List of elective courses is given below. The Institute may add elective courses depending upon the demand and availability of resources. Further, it is important to note that a specialization will only be offered if at least 40% of the students from that class / batch register for it.

Note: The institute may add or remove the electives according to the resources available.