M.Sc in Computer Science is a post graduation course of 2 years duration. The course teaches the students about the higher level concepts in the domain of Computer Science. Since most of the sectors are now computerized, the career opportunities of Computer Science experts have gone up.

Scope for Higher Studies after M.Sc in Computer Science

There are many higher studies options for those who have pursued M.Sc in Computer Science. Higher studies will help the students to get placed in better positions and will improve their remuneration. Some of those options are given below.

• M.Phil in Computer Science
• Ph.D in Computer Science
• Ph.D in Computer Science and Applications
• Ph.D in Computer and Information Science
• M.Tech in Computer Science (various streams)

Other Certification Courses after M.Sc in Computer Science

A few Certification courses after post graduation in Computer Science are listed below.

• Certificate Course in Personal Computer Software
• Certificate Course in Computing
• Certificate Course in Computer Concept – BAOU
• Certificate in Computing (CIC)
• Certificate in Computer Operations for the Blind
• Certificate Course in Computerized Accounting & Financial Application
• Certificate Course in Computerized Accounting
• Certificate Course in Computer Typing and Internet Operation
• Certificate Course in Computer Basics
• Certificate Course in Basic Front Office

Career Opportunities after M.Sc in Computer Science

The candidates who have completed M.Sc in Computer Science can find a lot of career opportunities in both private and public sector organizations. Various job types available for these postgraduates are listed below.

• Network Administrator
• Database Administrator
• Software Programmer
• QA Tester
• Game Developer
• Application Developer
• Software Marketer
• Technical Architect
• Technical Analyst
• IT Consultant
• Web Application Developer
• Professor
• Systems Engineer
• Mainframe Systems Manager
• IT Manager
• Client-Server Systems Manager
• Software Tester
• Project Manager
• Healthcare Software
• CIO
• Computer Systems Specialist Supervisor

Some of the organizations that recruit computer science graduates are Airport Authority of India, Banking sector, Indian Railways, Research organizations, Telecom Industry, Indian Space Research Organization, Defense Research and Development Organization, Combined Defense Service, Union Public Service Commission, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Electronic Cooperation of India Limited, Steel Authority of India, etc. The aspirants interested in teaching are required to appear for the NET exam. Those who qualify in the exam can apply for the lecturer post in various government colleges. These graduates can earn a salary that ranges from Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 40,000/- per month in  government colleges.