PhD Computer Science – NUST
Course Name: PhD Computer Science
Overview:
The aim of this degree program is to create well-rounded computer scientists who can fulfill the demand for computer science researchers, academics, and practitioners in Pakistan. Furthermore, this program tends to target system-level approach for the design of computing applications, so only highly-specialized, theoretically-sound, and practically-important courses will be offered.
The main objective of the MSCS degree program is to give its students a strong background in advanced topics of computer science which will then be complemented with specialized postgraduate courses in areas of immense research and commercial potential. This program has been designed to produce highly-skilled professionals who would be trained computer science areas, namely Algorithms and Complexity, Architecture and Organization, Operating Systems, Intelligent Information Management, Graphics and Visual Computing, Human-Computer Interaction, Web Technologies, and Software Engineering.
Number of Semesters: 4
Requirements
- For admission into the PhD minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0.
- A subject test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS).
- In the case of GAT Subject test a minimum of 60% marks is required to pass the test.
- Course work of 18 credit hours preferably in the first year is required to be completed and followed by a comprehensive examination for granting candidacy as PhD researcher.
Course Duration: N/A
How to apply:
Application
• Access web-link: www.pgadmission.nust.edu.pk • Fill online application form. • Upload scanned copies of required documents.
Application Confirmation
• Application confirmation will be sent at the given email address within 24 hours of submission.
Application Fee
• Deposit Application Fee online in any HBL branch.
Fee Receipt
• Fee confirmation will be sent at the given email address within 15 days of payment.
Application Status
• Application status would be communicated through email/website within 2 days of documents receipt.
Interview Calls
• Eligible candidates and those who qualify GAT-Gen or relevant tests will be asked to appear for interviews.
Interviews
• Candidates would appear for interviews at the concerned School/College/Center in July 2014.
Selection List
• Selection list will be uploaded on NUST website by the mid of August 2014.
Admission Dues
• Candidates will deposit admission dues in any HBL branch as per challan form available online.
Document Submission
• Candidates will prepare documents as per given checklist available online and will submit to the PGP Directorate, Main Office NUST. • All original documents, Medical Certificate and Affidavit will be submitted to the respective Schools/Colleges/Centers at the time of joining.
Joining Instructions
• Relevant NUST School/College/Center will issue joining instructions to those candidates who have completed all admission requirements.
• Successful candidates will join relevant programs as per joining instructions in 2nd week of September 2014.
Curriculum:
SEMESTER 1
Subjects Credit Hours
Mathematical Methods for Computing 3
Advanced Theory of Computation 3
Advanced Algorithm Analysis 3
SEMESTER 2
Subjects Credit Hours
Advanced Operating Systems 3
Elective –I 3
Elective –II 3
SEMESTER 3
Subjects Credit Hours
Elective –III 3
Elective –IV 3
SEMESTER 4
Subjects Credit Hours
Thesis 6
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES
Subjects Credit Hours
Advance Computer Networks 3
Biometrics 3
Cloud Computing Security 3
Computer Forensics 3
Cyber Warfare 3
Enterprise Object Oriented Technologies 3
Network Switching and Routing 3
Software Testing and Quality Engineering 3
Strategic Information Management 3
Wireless Network Security 3
Wireless Networks 3
Wireless Sensor Networks 3
ELECTIVE COURSES (COMPUTER SYSTEMS)
Subjects Credit Hours
Advanced Computer Architecture 3
Parallel Computing 3
Distributed Computing 3
Cloud Computing 3
Scientific Computing 3
Numerical Simulation 3
Advanced Distributed Computing 3
ELECTIVE COURSES (GRAPHICS AND VISUAL COMPUTING)
Subjects Credit Hours
Advanced Computer Graphics 3
Advanced Image Processing 3
Information Visualization 3
Scientific Visualization 3
Ubiquitous and Autonomic Computing 3
Formal Methods 3
ELECTIVE COURSES (INTELLIGENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS)
Subjects Credit Hours
Machine Learning 3
Computer Security Architecture 3
Advanced Information Security 3
Rich Internet Applications 3
Data Security and Privacy 3
Cryptography and Security Mechanisms 3
ELECTIVE COURSES (SECURITY AND APPLICATIONS)
Subjects Credit Hours
Information Assurance 3
Advanced Requirements Engineering 3
Software Verification 3
Component-based Software Engineering 3
Object Oriented Analysis & Design 3
Software Quality Engineering 3
Advanced Software Engineering 3
ELECTIVE COURSES (SOFTWARE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT)
Subjects Credit Hours
Ontology Engineering 3
Semantic Web 3
Information Retrieval 3
Advanced Database Concepts 3
Distributed Databases 3
Data Mining 3
Advance Topics in Databases 3
Web based Databases 3
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 3