PhD Computer Software Engineering – NUST
Course Name: PhD Computer Software Engineering
Overview:
The objective of computer software engineering program is to prepare students for a variety of rewarding careers. Innovation and creativity is the major focus of the program. A range of subjects help students in acquiring skills and qualities needed to contribute to this very attractive discipline. Knowledge gained through this program prepares students for professional competence of computer applications in the field of computing, information and communication systems.
Number of Semesters: 2
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:
CORE COURSES
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Advanced Software Engineering 3 |
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Software System Design & Architecture 3 |
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Software Requirement Engineering 3 |
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Software Quality Engineering 3 |
ELECTIVE COURSE (ANY FOUR) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Computer Vision 3 |
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Adv. Artificial Intelligence 3 |
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Machine Learning 3 |
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Bio Informatics System 3 |
ELECTIVE COURSE (ANY FOUR) COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Adv. Computer Architecture 3 |
ELECTIVE COURSE (ANY FOUR) DATA STRUCTURE & ALGORITM
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Adv. Algorithm Analysis 3 |
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Adv. Algorithmic Graph Theory 3 |
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Data Engineering 3 |
ELECTIVE COURSE (ANY FOUR) DATABASE
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Adv. Database Systems 3 |
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Adv. Operating Systems 3 |
ELECTIVE COURSE (ANY FOUR) ENGINEERINGELECTIVES
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Secure Coding 3 |
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Computer Security 3 |
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Network Security 3 |
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Wireless Network Security 3 |
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Biometrics 3 |
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Vulnerability Exploitation & Defense 3 |
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Electronic Warfare – Principles and Techniques 3 |
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Information Security Management 3 |
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IT Security Evaluation & Auditing 3 |
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Information Security Project Management 3 |
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Advanced Cryptography 3 |
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Secure Communications 3 |
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Data Communication Networks & Security 3 |
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Cloud Computing Security 3 |
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Advanced Web Security 3 |
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Information Hiding 3 |
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Access Control and Database Security 3 |
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Cellular and Mobile Network Security 3 |
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Stochastic Systems 3 |
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Advanced Embedded System Design 3 |
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Information and Coding Theory 3 |
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Advanced Wireless Communication 3 |
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Robotics 3 |
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Wireless Sensor and Mesh Networks 3 |
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Broadband Networks 3 |
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System Validation 3 |
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Advanced Topics in Computer Vision and Image Processing 3 |
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Network Switching and Routing 3 |
ELECTIVE COURSE (ANY FOUR) IMAGING
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Digital Image Processing 3 |
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Wavelet Compression 3 |
ELECTIVE COURSE (ANY FOUR) NETWORK
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Wireless Communication 3 |
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Network Security 3 |
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Artificial Neural Network 3 |
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Pattern Recognition 3 |
ELECTIVE COURSE (ANY FOUR) OPERATING SYSTEM
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Design of Parallel & Distributed Systems 3 |
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Distributed Systems and Resources Optimization 3 |
ELECTIVE COURSE (ANY FOUR) RESEARCH
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Selected topics in relevant Area 3 |
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Research Methodologies 3 |
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Master’s Thesis Research 6 |
ELECTIVE COURSE (ANY FOUR) SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Team-Based Software Development 3 |
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Human Computer Interface 3 |
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Reverse Engineering 3 |
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Formal Methods 3 |
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Software Project Management 3 |
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Business Process Re-engineering 3 |
ELECTIVE COURSE (ANY FOUR) WEB ENGINEERING
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Subjects Credit Hours |
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Web-Engineering 3 |
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Software Development for Web 3 |
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Adv. Computer Network 3 |
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Adv. Computer Network Design & System Security 3 |