MS Computer Science – LCWU – Lahore

Course Name:    MS Computer Science

Overview:   

The Department strives to produce highly skilled professionals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to everyday workplace situations. Besides having highly developed technical abilities they are expected to carry out research and to keep their knowledge continually up-to-date. Most important, they are required to have excellent communication skills. To set pace in the field of technology, the Department has designed several degree courses that provide balanced coverage of the various aspects of Computer Science. These programs are intended to produce graduates who have acquired:

• Depth and breadth of knowledge in computer science as evidenced by an understanding of computing systems and science coupled with the capacity to produce feasible and responsible solutions to complex computing problems.

• Literacy as evidenced by skills in writing, reading, speaking, and listening;

• Critical thinking as evidenced by skills in interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, argumentation, and reflection.

• Values as evidenced by the ability to make reasoned and ethical choices and to accept responsibility for them.

• Interpersonal skills as evidenced by leadership ability, appreciation for diversity, and the capacity to work effectively with others.

• Life-long learning skills as evidenced by the ability to adapt to innovation and change.

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Number of Semesters:    4

Requirements

As per policy of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for admission to MS/M.Phil. Programs, the female candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Minimum 16 years of education (BS or MSC in the relevant fields) or equivalent
  
• The candidate must have obtained 2.50/4.00 CGPA in semester system or 50% marks in annual system
  
• Qualifying GAT General (50% qualifying marks) is required to apply for the admission in MS Program.
  
• Entry test (50% qualifying marks) and interview organized by University is mandatory for admission in MS Program.
  

Course Duration:     2 Years

How to apply:

• The candidates may obtain admission forms along with prospectus from the university office on the dates notified. They will fill out the form in their own handwriting. They will attach the photo copies of the following documents:
  

i. Matriculation Certificate / Equivalent
j. Intermediate Certificate / Equivalent
k. BS / equivalent degree
l. Provisional / Character Certificate from the Head of the Institution last attended.
m. Domicile Certificate
n. NIC of the candidate
o. Monthly Income Certificate of Father / Mother / Guardian.
p. Migration Certificate (Other Board / University).
q. GAT Result Card
r. NOC from the concerned department (in case of Govt./Semi Govt. Employee)
s. Three attested passport size photographs.
t. NIC of candidate’s Father / Guardian

• In case of Foreign Candidate:
  

a. Attested photocopy of Foreign Passport.
b. Forwarding letter from the concerned embassy and Higher Education department, Govt. of the Punjab, Lahore

• The selected candidates shall pay the dues by the dates notified otherwise their seats will be cancelled.
  
• Due to limited seats in the hostel, hostel seat will be granted on merit only.
  
• The candidates from the other universities shall provide NOC from their respective universities.
  
• All the selected candidates are required to bring all original documents and two passport size photographs at the time of depositing the University dues otherwise they will not be allowed to pay the dues.
  
• Admission on general seats is granted strictly on merit.
  
• Student passed Pharm-D (5 year programme) is eligible to apply for M.Phil. Admission.
  

Curriculum:

 Specialization Offered:
•    Image Processing
•    Software Engineering

Scheme of Studies

(Following Scheme of Study is as per requirements of Higher Education Commission & National Computing Education Accreditation Council Curricula. The scheme may change during the degree.)

Semester – I

Semester – II

Semester – III & IV