Master of Science in Computer Science is a Post Graduation program which deals with the study of advance level concepts in the field of Computer Science. This course’s duration will be 2 years. Master of Science in Computer Science graduates can be assured of a promising career ahead.

Advantages or Benefits of Master of Science in Computer Science

The field of Computer Science has a lot of applications in various areas of work. Therefore various areas need the service of experts in the area of Computer Science. Almost every field is computerized now which improves the career aspects of these graduates. Certain certifications will help them to work in several job profiles as well. They can do certain higher studies in the field that will perk up their remuneration.

Eligibility required for Master of Science in Computer Science

A Bachelor’s degree in the field or its allied field is required to apply for Master of Science in Computer Science program. To get admission in top institutes one should have good marks in the graduation level. They should have obtained this qualification from any recognized institute as well.

Application Procedure of Master of Science in Computer Science

The entire details regarding admission will be mentioned in the concerned Institute’s website. The mode of payment of fees will also be different for various Institutes. This will also differ with respect to the category of the individuals. The application mode can be online or else offline.

Colleges offering Master of Science in Computer Science

• Christian Eminent College
• A.R.C. Viswanathan College
• Bharathiyar Arts and Science College for Women
• Bhartiya Institute of Professional Studies
• Patrakarita Vishwavidyalaya
• Bhavan’s Vivekananda College of Science
• A.V.C College of Engineering
• Academy of Computer Science & Technology
• Adhiparasakthi College of Arts and Science
• Aditi Mahavidyalaya
• AJK College of Arts & Science
• Alagappa Government Arts College
• Alluri Institute of Management Science
• Ambiga College of Arts and Science
• Amrita School of Arts & Sciences
• Anbu Arts and Science College
• Cherraan’s Arts and Science College
• Chidambaram Pillai College of Women
• A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College
• Farook Arts & Science College
• Fergusson College
• Christ College Institute of Management
• Gangadhar Meher College
• K.G. College of Arts and Science
• M.G.R. College
• Madura College
• K.M.G. College of Arts and Science
• K.S.R College of Arts and Science
• Maharaja Arts and Science College
• Nehru Memorial College
• Pioneer Mills Arts and Science College
• Nethaji Subash Chandra Bose College
• Noorul Islam College of Arts & Science
• PMP College of Arts and Science
• PNC & KR College
• Nesamony Memorial Christian College
• A Veeraiya Vandayar Memorial Sri Pushpam College

Course Curriculum of Master of Science in Computer Science

Semester 1

• Principles of Programming Languages
• Object Oriented Software Engineering
• Distributed Database Concepts
• Design and Analysis of Algorithms
• Lab course

Semester 2

• UNIX Internals
• XML .NET Programming
• Lab course
• Software Architecture
• Advanced Networking Concepts

Semester 3

• Software Metrics & Project Management
• Mobile Computing
• Information System Security
• Elective
• Lab course

Semester 4

• Industrial Training project

Text Books on Master of Science in Computer Science

• System Simulation by Geffery Gordon
• Theory of Modeling by Herbert Praehofer, Tag Gon Kim
• System Simulation with Digital Computer by Narsing Deo
• System Analysis and Modeling by Donald W. Body
• Data Warehousing Fundamentals by Paulraj Ponnian
• Data Mining Introductory and Advanced Topics by M.H. Dunham
• Data Mining Concepts and Techniques by Han, Kamber
• The Data Warehouse Lifecycle tool by Ralph Kimball
• Mastering Data Mining by M Berry and G. Linoff
• Building the Data Warehouses by W.H. Inmon
• The Data Warehouse Tool by R. Kimpall
• Decision Support and Data Warehouse systems by E.G. Mallach
• Fundamentals of Database Systems by Elmasri and Navathe
• Database Management Systems by Raghu Ramakrishnan, Johannes Gehrke
• Database System Concepts by Korth, Silberchatz, Sudarshan
• Database Systems, Design, Implementation and Management by Peter Rob and Coronel
• Introduction to Database Systems by C.J.Date, Longman
• Computer Architecture and Parallel Processing by Hawang Kai and Briggs
• Data Network Design by Darren L Spohn
• Data Networks by D. Bertsekas, R. Gallager
• Security in Computing by C. P. Pfleeger
• Computer Security: Art and Science by Matt Bishop
• Cryptography And Network Security: Principles and practice by Stallings
• Principles of information security by Whitman, Mattord
• Computer Security: Art and Science by Matt Bishop
• Network Security by Kaufman, Perlman, Speciner
• Network Security: A Beginner’s Guide by Eric Maiwald
• Applied Cryptography by Bruce Schneier
• Java Network Security by Macro Pistoia
• Computer Network by Tuekeun
• Networking Technology by Jaiswal, Galgotia
• Data Networking by Bertsekas
• Computer Networks and Internets by Douglas E
• Satellite Communications by Dennis Roddy
• Satellite Communications systems by M. Richharia
• Optimization for Engineering Design by Deb & Kalyanway
• Optimization Methods by Mital K.V
• Statistical Distribution in Engineering by Karl Bury.
• Artificial Intelligence through Simulated Evolution by Foged, Owence and Walsh
• Computer Vision: A Modern Approach by David A. Forsyth, Jean Ponce
• Machine Vision by R. Jain, R. Kasturi, and B. G. Schunk
• Computer and Robot Vision by Robert Haralick and Linda Shapiro
• Pattern Classification by Duda, Hart, and Stock
• Pattern Recognition and Image analysis by Gose, Johnsonbaugh and Jost
• Embedded System Design: A Unified Hardware/Software Introduction by Frank Vahid, Tony Givargis
• Embedded Linux by Craig Hollabaugh
• Fundamentals of Embedded Software by Daniel Lewis
• Operation Research - An Introduction by H.A. Taha
• Image Processing, Analysis, and Machine Vision by Milan Sonka,Vaclav Hlavac, Roger Boyle

Job and Career after Master of Science in Computer Science

Job Types

• Application Developer
• Software marketer
• Software Tester
• IT Manager
• Game Developer
• Technical Architect
• Software Developer
• Data Processing Departmental Manager
• Database Administrator
• Computer Systems Specialist Supervisor
• Network Administrator
• Programmer Analyst
• QA Tester

Employment Areas

• Indian Railways
• Airport Authority of India
• Combined Defense Service
• Banking sector
• Telecom Industry
• Indian Space Research Organization
• Defense Research and Development Organization
• Educational Institutions
• Research organizations

Remuneration after Master of Science in Computer Science

Master of Science in Computer Science graduates can earn in the range of Rs.25000/- to Rs.35000/- per month in Public sector firms. These graduates will be offered a remuneration of around Rs.50000/- per month in Private sector units. Companies abroad will offer a remuneration of around Rs.250000/- per month for Master of Science in Computer Science pass outs.