Electronics is a branch of technology, engineering and science that deals with the electrical circuits involving active electrical components like associated passive interconnection, integrated circuits, diodes, transistors and vacuum tube technologies. Applied Electronics involves effective application of these technologies and professionals in the field of applied electronic can do the application effectively. Master of Science in Applied Electronics is a two year PG degree course offered in the faculty of science and only a few college offer this course in India. When it comes to government colleges for this course, only a single government college offers M. Sc Applied Electronics course in India and the name of this college is given below:

• Erode Arts and Science College

About Erode Arts and Science College:

Erode Arts and Science College came into existence in the year 1972-73 and it is an autonomous college accredited with B++ status. The college offers a number of UG and PG courses under arts, science and commerce stream of education and the M. Sc Applied Electronics course comes at the category PG Science courses.

Eligibility for getting into the M. Sc Applied Electronics Course:

For getting into the M. Sc Applied Electronics course, candidates must have completed their Bachelor of Science in appropriate discipline from a recognized university in the state of Tamil Nadu or any other state.

Higher Studies after M. Sc Applied Electronics Course:

After successful completion of M. Sc Applied Electronics course, candidates can go for M. Phil and Ph. D in Applied Electronics in such a way that they can get better scope of job opportunities. M. Phil and Ph. D courses can be helpful for them to go for lecturer jobs in universities and colleges.

Subjects for M. Sc Applied Electronics Course:

M. Sc Applied Electronics course normally includes the following subjects, irrespective of whether the college offering this course is government or private in nature:

• Electrical Engineering and network analysis

• Electronic Devices and circuits

• Object Oriented programming C++

• Electric and magnetic fields

• Communication Skills

• Engineering mathematics

• Embedded C

• Computer organization and architecture

• Fundamentals of VLSI Technology

• Linear integration circuits

• Digital integration circuits

• Microprocessors and microcontrollers

• Java

In addition to these subjects, the students of M. Sc Applied Electronics are also offered practical laboratory classes in Electrical Engineering and network analysis, Electronic devices and circuits, etc…

Job prospects after completion of M. Sc Applied Electronics course:

Candidates with PG degree in applied electronics can find job placements in a number of organizations engaged in the field of electrical and electronics. They can also find job placements in the public sector organizations like Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited and many other public organizations like Indian telephones, Railways, ONGC, etc… There is a wide range of job prospects in different other fields like telecommunication, civil aviation, defence and they can also join in organizations engaged in research in the field of applied electronics. Further they can also work as lecturers in college and teachers in higher secondary schools if they complete M. Phil after completion of their Applied Electronics.