SZABIST offers MS (CS) degree in three domains: Core Computer Science area and in two specialization tracks, i.e., Software Engineering (SE) and Networks & Security (N&S). Students are required to complete 3 focused courses in any specific domain.
The program is of 2-year duration and is offered in the weekend. It requires 33 credit hours to complete. Student has the option to complete MS through course work only or with research. If student opts for course work only, he/she is required to complete 11 courses of 3 credit hours each. Else, the student is required to complete 9 Courses (27 credit hours) and Two Independent Research Study (6 credit hours) OR One Thesis (6 credit hours).
Eligibility for this program is a 4-year BS (CS) or 2-year MCS degree from a recognized institution. The candidates with a 4-year professional degree (BE, MSc, etc.) may also apply but will require to complete deficiency conversion courses (up to 12 credit hours courses to be determined in consultation with Program Manager). The programs such as BSCS, BSIT, BSSE, BSCE & BSCSE shall not require any extra courses. As per HEC guidelines, all MS students are required to clear GRE or GAT General test or HAT relevant with minimum 50% score. The maximum time limit to complete the MS degree is four years.
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSC 5105 | Research Methodology |
| CSC 5101 | Advanced Algorithms Analysis |
| CSC 5102 | Theory of Computation |
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSC 5201 | Advanced Operating Systems |
| CSC 5202 | Advanced Computer Architecture |
| CSC 5xxx | Elective-I (from CS Stream) |
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSC 5xxx | Thesis/Independent Research Study-I OR Course Work (from CS Stream) |
| CSC 5xxx | Elective-II (from CS Stream) |
| CSC 5xxx | Elective-III (from CS Stream) |
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSC 5xxx | Thesis/Independent Research Study-II OR Course Work (from CS Stream) |
| CSC 5xxx | Elective-IV (from CS Stream) |
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSC 5105 | Research Methodology |
| CSC 5101 | Advanced Algorithms Analysis |
| CSC 5102 | Theory of Computation |
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSC 5201 | Advanced Operating Systems |
| CSC 5202 | Advanced Computer Architecture |
| SEC 5xxx | Elective-I (from SE Stream) |
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSC/SEC 5xxx | Thesis/Independent Research Study-I OR Course Work (from CS Stream or from SE Stream) |
| SEC 5xxx | Elective-II (from SE Stream) |
| SEC 5xxx | Elective-III (from SE Stream) |
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSC/SEC 5xxx | Thesis/Independent Research Study-I OR Course Work (from CS Stream or from SE Stream) |
| SEC 5xxx | Elective-II (from SE Stream) |
| SEC 5xxx | Elective-III (from SE Stream) |
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSC 5105 | Research Methodology |
| CSC 5101 | Advanced Algorithms Analysis |
| CSC 5102 | Theory of Computation |
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSC 5201 | Advanced Operating Systems |
| CSC 5202 | Advanced Computer Architecture |
| NSC 5xxx | Elective-I (from N&S Stream) |
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSC/NSC 5xxx | Thesis/Independent Research Study I OR Course Work (from CS Stream or from N&S Stream) |
| NSC 5xxx | Elective-II (from N&S Stream) |
| NSC 5xxx | Elective-III (from N&S Stream) |
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSC/NSC 5xxx | Thesis/Independent Research Study II OR Course Work (from CS Stream or from N&S Stream) |
| NSC 5xxx | Elective-IV (from N&S Stream) |