MS Software Project Management – FAST (NUCES)

Course name: MS Software Project Management

Course overview:
The MS (Software Project Management) program focuses on strengthening students’ knowledge in theoretical as well as practical aspects of managing software projects. The program not only addresses management issues related to software industry but also covers the software engineering concepts, which must be known to a project manager.

The aim is to prepare middle and top management so that they meet the challenges of present and future needs of software industry. The coursework exposes the students to management and technical issues encountered in development of software solutions. The students are expected to do research for their theses.

No.of semesters: 4 semesters

Requirements:

Eligibility

• A degree in Science / Engineering earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education.
  
• At least 60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.0.
  
• Two years of post-qualification experience in software development or related area.
  

Selection Criteria

• Performance in any one of the following tests:
  
• NU MS (SPM) Admission Test OR
  
• NTS Subject GAT (Minimum 50 Marks and 50 Percentile rank)
  

Course duration: 2 Years

How to apply:
The procedure for admission is as follows:

The Admission Application Form can be filled online by following the instructions. Click Here for Online Admission Application

1. The online system assigns a unique Application Reference Number (ARN) to each applicant, which must be noted for later use.
   
2. The applicant should then visit the campus, where the admission test is to be taken, along with the following:
   
3. Two recently taken (3 cm x 2 cm) color photographs
   
   1. Copy of CNIC or Form-B issued by NADRA (National Database Registration Authority)
      
   2. Application processing fee of Rs. 1,500 is payable by all applicants including those who are seeking admission on the basis of NTS tests.
      
   3. Additional Fee of Rs. 500 is payable for each type of Admission Test. For example, for taking both the BBA and the BS tests, or for taking both the MS (CS) and MS (SPM) tests.
      
   4. Required Educational Documents:
      

      For Undergraduate Admission:
      

      1. Original and copy of Matric/O-level Certificate.
         
      2. Original and copy of Intermediate/A-level Certificate or Roll number slip/statement of Entry for second year result awaiting students.
         
      3. Equivalence certificate of O/A Level.
         

         For Graduate Admission:
         

      4. Original and copy of all educational Certificates/Degrees.
         
4. The applicant will be required to sign a declaration confirming that the information provided in the Application Form by him/her is correct.
   
5. Upon payment of the Application Processing Fee (and any Admission Test Fee), the applicant shall receive a duly signed ADMIT CARD bearing the applicant’s TEST ROLL NUMBER and a copy of the Prospectus.
   
6. Out station applicants can send the duly filled application form (along with the above mentioned documents) through post.
   
7. If the application is received through post, the ADMIT CARD and Prospectus would be sent via post.
   
8. Admission of a student automatically stands cancelled if he or she fails in the required exam whose result was not available at the time of admission.
   

Curriculum:

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

SEMESTER 3

SEMESTER 4