Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (M.Sc. in CSE)

The Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (M.Sc. in CSE) program has a multi-faceted mission to holistically develop individuals with scientific, research, and technical capabilities suitable for both academia and industry. It aims to prepare students for the 21st-century job market by equipping them with analytical, technical, experimental, and problem-solving skills that address industry challenges while advancing disciplinary and multidisciplinary research. The program also seeks to inculcate sustainable research skills and foster innovations among graduates to meet the demands of the fourth industrial revolution. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of ethical and personal values, encouraging graduates to serve their nation while striving for global excellence.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the M.Sc. in CSE program are:

To produce graduates who can effectively solve the problems in different application domains by investigating, creatively developing, and evaluating computational solutions.
To develop contemporary skills as researchers/project leaders who can produce and document novel publishable research/project works.
To produce graduates who can be successful researchers and also developers to fulfill the demands of computer science and engineering discipline under the canopy of fourth industrial revolution.
To prepare successful professionals with strong fundamental, social, thinking, and personal skills so that they can be aligned to national aspirations and global citizenship.

Program of Study

M.Sc. in CSE program is meticulously designed to provide participants with comprehensive exposure to advanced concepts and practical applications in computer science and engineering. This program emphasizes on theoretical foundations, project development, laboratory-based research and seminar in the cutting-edge technologies. The curriculum is structured to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to innovate and excel in both academic and industry settings.

M.Sc. in CSE program has the following modes: By Mixed, and By Coursework. Moreover, presently it focuses on three major areas: A. Software Engineering, B. Networking, and C. Data Science.

Duration of Study

The requirement for the Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (M.Sc. in CSE) degree is 40 credit hours, which encompasses a minimum of three semesters (one year and six months) of study, with at least 14 weeks of class activities for each course in a semester.

Course Organization

The course organization for By Mixed mode and By Course work mode are given below:

M.Sc. in CSE (By Mixed)

Course	Number of Courses	Credit
Core and Mixed areas courses	7	7 * 3 = 21
Comprehensive		0
Thesis		19
Total		40

M.Sc. in CSE (By Course Work)

Course	Number of Courses	Credit
Core and Mixed areas courses	11	11 * 3 = 33
Comprehensive		0
Project		7
Total		40

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for By Mixed and By Coursework modes are given bellow:

Admission Requirements (By Mixed and By Course Work)

Students desiring to admit in the of M.Sc. in CSE Program must have a four (4) years bachelor’s or equivalent degree with minimum 138 credit hours in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Computer Science and Engineering/Information Technology or any other related disciplines from an accredited Public/Private University/ Institution in Bangladesh/abroad with at least a CGPA of 2.65 on a scale of 4.0. [*]
Candidates must pass an admission test administered by the university.

[*] For International Students: In case of a different grading policy, the GPA should be evaluated by the ‘Academic Committee for Post-Graduate Studies (ACPGS)’ to the ‘Committee for Advanced Studies and Research (CASR)’.In the case of a non-relevant degree of a department, the candidate may be required to undertake prerequisite courses as determined by ACPGS to CASR.

Application Link: Apply Online: https://www.iubat.edu/admission/

Contact Information: 01810030041-9.

Degree Requirements

The M.Sc. in CSE degree will be conferred only to the student who has fully complied with the degree requirements and has applied for it. The general requirements for the M.Sc. in CSE degree are as follows:

A. M.Sc. in CSE (By Mixed): A student must have to complete minimum forty (40) credit hours:

Twenty-four (21) credit hours of course work with a minimum CGPA of 2.70.
Nineteen (19) credit hours thesis work with minimum grade B.
The student must be passed in comprehensive exam.
A student must have to submit a thesis work after the successful completion of the course work, as applicable, fulfilling the requirements of M.Sc. in CSE.
It is preferable to have one IUBAT journal/ Scopus-indexed conference paper.
Satisfactory behavior and discipline.

B. M.Sc. in CSE (By Course Work): A student must have to complete minimum forty (40) credit hours:

Thirty-three (33) credit hours of course work with a minimum CGPA of 2.70.
Seven (7) credit hours project work with minimum grade B.
The student must be passed in comprehensive exam
A student must have to submit a dissertation on his/her project work after the successful completion of the course work, as applicable, fulfilling the requirements of M.Sc. in CSE program.
Satisfactory behavior and discipline

Curriculum

M.Sc. in CSE program curriculum consists of coursework including theory and research based courses. The courses of the program are grouped into the following areas:

A. Software Engineering