Master of Science in Information Technology (MScIT)

Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT)

The MSc-IT program is aimed at designing and implementing advanced traditional computing environment. IT architecture is an integrated framework for acquiring and Evolving IT to achieve strategic goals. It has both 'logical' and 'technical ‘components.The logical components include mission, functional and informational requirements, system configurations, and information flows. The technical components include IT standards and rules that will be used to implement the logical architecture. It therefore includes both computing and communication network technology in the same world.

Objectives:

• To equip postgraduate students with an integrated set of skills that will allow them to develop their professional careers in
• Information Technology.
• To equip students with the theoretical and practical knowledge that is necessary to enable them to understand the design of
• complex computer applications/science.
• To prepare students to embrace future developments in the field and has a demonstrated professional relevance.
• To acquire the latest skills and build their future capabilities using world-class technology. At the end of this program, the
• student will possess a strong foundation of computer systems and information technology.
• Dexterity in advanced programming languages; power to build sophisticated software for wide area of applications.
• To acquire skills to work with higher end applications in internet technologies; also managerial ability to analyze, design, develop and to maintain software development.

Eligibility: 3 year Graduation.

Minimum duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

Maximum duration: 4 years

Career opportunities:

• Application Programmer
• System Programmer
• Systems Designer
• Network Administrator
• Database Administrator

Minimum Counselling and hands-on experience at Learning Centres: 160 hrs/semester.

Program Structure:

Provision for lateral entry to second semester of MSc IT:

Eligibility:

• 3 year Graduation from a recognized University and six month Computer course from a reputed institution*. OR
• BCA / BSc (IT/CS/AIT) / BE in (IT/CS/E&C/E&E) / BTech in (IT/CS/E&C/E&E) from a recognized University.

Note: In this Lateral Entry Scheme, students have to appear and pass the First Semester Examination. Books of First semester will be supplied by the University and InternalAssessment will be completed at the Learning centre.

Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT)

After successful completion of first two semesters of MSc IT, if a student wishes to discontinue the course, such a student shall be awarded the Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology as an exit qualification.

Provision for Re-entry into third semester of MScIT:

Eligibility: PGDIT of SMU (Fall 2005)

Minimum duration: 1 year (2 semesters)

Maximum duration: 2 years

Note: A maximum gap of one year is allowed for the students to get admitted under this scheme after completion of PGDIT