School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCOPE)

M. Tech - Computer Science and Engineering is a two year programme. A student needs to earn atleast 70 credits in the duration of his/her study. The goal of M. Tech CSE programme at VIT is to develop experts of high quality to cater to the needs of global and national industry, research and academia. The two year course of study will be based on strengthening the fundamentals of Computer Science and Engineering concepts with advancements and specializations. It provides capacity to solve new problems through research projects, and a capacity to learn and interact with multidisciplinary groups. It includes courses of study, laboratory sessions, project work, internships, and research leading to a thesis.

• To design and develop computer programs/computer-based systems in the advanced level of areas including algorithms design and analysis, networking, operating systems design etc.
• To undertake industry careers involving innovation and problem solving using software and other information technologies
• To provide socially acceptable technical solutions to complex computer science engineering problems with the application of modern and appropriate techniques for sustainable development relevant to professional engineering practice.
• To bring out the capabilities for research and development in contemporary issues and to exhibit the outcomes as technical document

• Algorithms: Design and Implementation
• Operating Systems and Virtualization
• Database Systems: Design and Implementation
• Computer Networks
• Software Engineering and Modelling
• Multicore Architectures

• Big data Frameworks
• Information Security Foundations
• Web Services
• Machine Learning
• NoSQL Databases
• Distributed Systems
• IoT Technology and Applications
• Cloud Application Development and Management
• Image Processing and Analysis
• Advanced Software Testing
• Mobile Applicatio nand Development
• Wireless Sensor Networks

• As Developers and specialists in high-end services and IT-product companies.
• As Development Engineers, Technical Leaders and Managers.
• As Academicians and Researchers in India and abroad.
• As Consultants, Solution Developers and Entrepreneurs.
• As Computing Specialists in Research Labs and as Technology Providers

2018-19
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2024-25

Big Data is an on-demand and fast-growing field in the domain of Computer Science and Engineering. This is because of the rapid and constant growth of data volumes handled by various scientific and engineering applications, enterprise software, social websites, and so on. Big Data helps the organizations to create new growth opportunities and therefore they need highly skilled graduates. The M.Tech CSE with specialization in Big Data Analytics programme was started in the year 2016 with an intake of 54 students. The programme is offered by the Department of Database Systems from the School of Computer Science and Engineering.

The main goal of this course is

• To introduce the basic knowledge of big data analytics.
• To learn the various techniques and tools for big data analytics.
• To provide hands-on experience with statistics programming languages and big data tools through course works, laboratory experiments and applied research experiences.
• To train and apply big data analytics in solving problems from diverse applications.

2018-19

• Algorithms: Design and Implementation
• Database Systems: Design andImplementation
• Exploratory Data Analysis
• Bigdata Frameworks
• Machine Learning

2019-20

• Algorithms: Design and Implementation
• Database Systems: Design andImplementation
• Exploratory Data Analysis
• Bigdata Frameworks
• Machine Learning

2020-21

• Algorithms: Design and Implementation
• DatabaseSystems: Design and Implementation
• Exploratory Data Analysis
• Bigdata Frameworks
• Machine Learning

2018-19

• OperatingSystems and Virtualization
• No SQLDatabases
• Programming for Data Science
• Information Visualization
• MiningMassive Data
• StreamingData Analytics
• Text, Weband Social Media Analytic
• Big DataTechnologies
• DomainSpecific Predictive Analytics
• SoftComputing
• CloudComputing Fundamentals
• Analyticsof Things

2019-20

• Operating Systems and Virtualization
• No SQL Databases
• Programming for Data Science
• Information Visualization
• Mining Massive Data
• Streaming Data Analytics
• Text, Weband Social Media Analytic
• Big Data Technologies
• DomainSpecific Predictive Analytics
• Soft Computing
• Cloud Computing Fundamentals
• Analytics of Things
• Blockchain Technology
• Deep Learning
• Image and Video Analytics
• Network Science and Applications

2020-21

• Operating Systems and Virtualization
• Data Engineering
• No SQL Databases
• Programming for Data Science
• Information Visualization
• Mining Massive Data
• Streaming Data Analytics
• Text, Weband Social Media Analytic
• Big Data Technologies
• Domain Specific Predictive Analytics
• Soft Computing
• Cloud Computing Fundamentals
• Analytics of Things
• Blockchain Technology
• Deep Learning
• Image and Video Analytics
• Network Science and Applications

Two high end computing laboratories are available for the M.Tech CSE with Big Data Analytics program. One among them is equipped with 72 GPU machines that are used for high performance computations

The M.Tech CSE with Big Data Analytics program focusses on the need to create Big Data Professionals. The mammoth increase in the amount and heterogeneity of data demands exponential processing of this data for business intelligence. The curriculum includes specific courses like Big Data Frameworks, Exploratory Data Analysis, Mining Massive Data, etc., to address such needs. The graduates can opt to work in Industries as Big Data Engineer, Big Data Analyst, Big Data Analytics Architect, Big Data Solution Architect and Big Data Analytics Business Consultant or prefer a research career leading to doctoral studies.

2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24
2024-25

The technological development, the Internet, and availability and distribution of data have extremely augmented information threats to organizations, IT sectors, governments and individuals making it a challenge for manipulators and system administrators to preserve security. Due to the prerequisite of cultured knowledge and tools to preserve systems secure, there is an immense need around the world for information security professionals who are well educated about the various aspects of information security. The main objective of this program is to train students to become information security professionals for the high-end jobs in security industry.

• To create world class information security professionals in the well versed in the field of information security.
• To create information security professionals trained in both computer science and information security.

• Cryptosystems
• Algorithms: Design and Implementation
• Operating Systems and Virtualization
• Database Systems: Design and Implementation
• Computer Networks
• Information Security Foundations
• Masters Thesis
• Mathematics for Computer Engineering
• Science, Engineering and Technology Project - I
• Science, Engineering and Technology Project - II
• English and Foreign Language
• Fundamentals of Communication Skills - LO
• Professional and Communication Skills - LO
• Francais fonctionnel - TH
• Deutsch fuer Anfaenger - TH
• Soft Skills M.Tech.
• Essentials of Business Etiquettes - SS
• Essentials of Business Etiquette and Problem Solving – SS
• Preparing for Industry - SS
• Programming and Problem Solving Skills - SS

• Cyber Attacks Detection and Prevention Systems
• Malware Analysis
• Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment
• Wireless and Mobile Network Security
• Multimedia Security
• Cloud Security and Analytics
• Secure Software Systems
• Digital Forensics
• Trusted Network Systems
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
• Risk Detection, Management and Mitigation
• Computer Security Audit and Assurance
• Web Application Security

The M.Tech CSE with Information Security offers the platform for learners to become Information Security analysts or researchers. In addition to reinstating advanced core concepts of Computer Science and Engineering, specific courses like Cyber Attacks Detection and Prevention, Penetration and Vulnerability Testing, Secure Software Systems etc., are offered. These courses along with their project and lab components prepare the students explicitly for contemporary Information Security scenarios. The graduates work as Information Security Analysts, Consultants etc., for financial and other IT embedded critical industries.

2018-19
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2023-24
2024-25

The M.Tech programme in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) is a two year programme which provides the platform to comprehend basic, essential insights and skills for the development of effective AI and ML systems. The programme covers mathematics for artificial intelligence and Machine learning, deep learning, statistical natural language processing, soft computing techniques and many other disciplines. The programme includes courses of study, Lab sessions, project work, internships, and research leading to a thesis.

• To introduce the fundamental techniques and principles of artificial intelligence and machine learning
• To study the different models in artificial intelligence, machine learning and their applications.
• To understand the deep learning neural network, complexity of network and their limitations.
• To capable of performing the projects in artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning using real-world data.

• Data Structures and Algorithms Analysis
• Operating Systems and Virtualization
• Database Systems and Design
• Mathematics for Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence: Principles and Techniques
• Machine Learning Techniques
• Big-data Analytics

• Advances in Cryptography and Network Security
• Web Technologies
• Data Warehousing and Mining
• Computer Networks
• Distributed Systems
• Cloud Computing
• Cognitive Science
• Soft Computing Techniques
• Digital Imaging Techniques and Analysis
• Knowledge Engineering and Expert Systems
• Statistical Natural Language Processing
• Deep Learning and its Applications
• Intelligent Information Retrieval
• Bio-Inspired Computing
• Pattern Recognition
• Reinforcement Learning
• Machine Learning for Signal Processing
• Machine Learning with Large Data sets

2019-20
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24
2024-25

The Integrated M.Tech. (CSE) is a Virtusa Collaborative programme distinctly designed to cater the diverse needs of IT industries. Students in this programme are trained in the cutting edge technologies within a span of 5 years. The early level courses come up with a core foundations of computer engineering and the later stage students will specialize in advanced fields. The program also provides a perfect blend of both theoretical, lab and project based learning for most the latest technologies such as Full Stack development, AI&ML, IOT, Cloud Computing, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, etc.,

• To equip the students with the skills required with various state of the art technologies & tools and thereby creating diverse career opportunities.
• To provide strong knowledge in scientific and societal advancement through technological innovation and entrepreneurship.
• To enhance students critical thinking by making the students to showcase their knowledge in design, development and implementation of the computational systems within realistic constraints.

• DiscreteMathematics and Graph Theory
• Linear Algebra
• Fundamentals ofElectrical and Electronics Engineering
• Digital logic and Computer Design
• ComputerOrganization and Architecture
• Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
• AdvancedAlgorithms
• Advanced DatabaseManagement Systems
• Principles ofDatabase Systems
• SoftwareEngineering Principles
• Formal Languagesand Automata Theory
• Principles ofComplier Design
• Operating SystemPrinciples
• Cloud ComputingMethodologies
• Microprocessorand Interfacing Techniques
• DataCommunication and Networks
• AppliedCryptography and Network Security
• Programming inJava
• ArtificialIntelligence and Experts Systems
• Advanced CProgramming
• ApplicationDevelopment and Deployment Architecture
• Advanced ServerSide Programming
• SoftwareApplication Architecture
• Front End Designand Testing
• Machine Learning

• Applications ofDifferential and Difference Equations
• Internetworkingwith TCP/IP
• Natural LanguageProcessing and Computational Linguistics
• Logic andCombinatorics for Computer Science
• Computer Graphicsand Multimedia
• Computer OrientedNumerical Methods
• DistributedSystems
• Text Mining
• Internet ofEverything
• Soft ComputingTechniques
• Advanced WirelessNetworks
• Augmented Realityand virtual Reality
• Block chainTechnologies
• Quantum ComputingTechniques
• SoftwareVerification and Validation
• Advanced ComputerArchitecture
• Advances inPervasive Computing
• Game Theory
• GPU Programming
• Advanced DataCompression Techniques
• ProgrammingParadigms
• Cyber Securityand Application Security
• Advanced GraphAlgorithms
• Software projectManagement
• Robotics:Machines and Controls
• MathematicalModelling and Simulation
• AdavancedPredictive Analytics
• Data Warehousingand Data Mining
• R Programming
• Foundations ofData Science
• Advanced DataVisualization Techniques
• Deep Learning
• Fault TolerantComputing System
• Vision and ImageProcessing
• Cognitive Scienceand Decision Making
• Web Mining andsocial Network Analysis
• Advanced PythonProgramming

Virtusa Collaborated M.Tech(CSE) aims to develop students excel in IT specialized areas such as Full Stack developer, Data Science, Networking etc. As Full Stack Developer it does not limit to only development but also imbibe Test Driven Development / Behavior Driven Development (TDD/BDD) principles to build quality applications, specifically using various Cloud and DevOps tools. The field has a potential for continued growth in the years to come. M.Tech CSE (5 Years Integrated programme – VIRTUSA) students are offered the highest paying jobs that include the positions viz., Software developer, Full stack developer, Database Administrator and many more..

2019-20
2020-21
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2023-24
2024-25

The main goal of this course is

• To understand the fundamentals of data science and machine learning techniques
• To familiarize on the role of databases and to create virtual representation of data
• To analyze various approaches for processing data to solve real world problems
• To design data science models and develop AI applications
• To synthesize new techniques and algorithms in the field of data science

2019-20

• Principles of Database Systems
• Operating System Principles
• Formal Languages and Automata Theory
• Computer Organization and Architecture
• Software Engineering Principles
• Digital logic and Computer Design
• Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
• Advanced Algorithms
• Advanced Database Management Systems
• Principles of Compiler Design
• Microprocessor and Interfacing Techniques
• Data Communication and Networks
• Programming in Java
• Cloud Computing Methodologies
• Applied Cryptography and Network Security
• Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems
• Data Science Programming
• Advanced Data Visualization Techniques
• Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory
• Linear Algebra
• Applications of Differential and Difference Equations
• Advances in Web Technologies
• Machine Learning for Data Science

2020-21

• Principles of Database Systems
• Operating System Principles
• Formal Languages and Automata Theory
• Computer Organization and Architecture
• Software Engineering Principles
• Digital logic and Computer Design
• Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
• Advanced Algorithms
• Advanced Database Management Systems
• Principles of Compiler Design
• Microprocessor and Interfacing Techniques
• Data Communication and Networks
• Programming in Java
• Cloud Computing Methodologies
• Applied Cryptography and Network Security
• Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems
• Data Science Programming
• Advanced Data Visualization Techniques
• Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory
• Linear algebra
• Advances in Web Technologies
• Machine Learning for Data Science

2019-20

• Advanced C Programming
• User Interface Design
• Soft Computing Techniques
• Internet of Everything
• Advanced Wireless Networks
• Data Warehousing and Data Mining
• Computer Graphics and Multimedia
• Distributed Systems
• Blockchain Technologies
• Software Verification and Validation
• Software Project Management
• Robotics: Machines and Controls
• Business Intelligence
• Advanced Java
• Advanced Data Compression Techniques
• Advanced Graph Algorithms
• Advanced Computer Architecture
• Cyber Security and Application Security

2020-21

• Advanced C Programming
• User Interface Design
• Soft Computing Techniques
• Internet of Everything
• Advanced Wireless Networks
• Data Warehousing and Data Mining
• Computer Graphics and Multimedia
• Distributed Systems
• Blockchain Technologies
• Software Verification and Validation
• Software Project Management
• Robotics: Machines and Controls
• Business Intelligence
• Advanced Java
• Advanced Data Compression Techniques
• Advanced Graph Algorithms
• Advanced Computer Architecture
• Cyber Security and Application Security
• Applications of Differential and Difference Equations

Higher end computing laboratories are available for the M. Tech. Computer Science and Engineering with Specialisation in Data Science (5 year integrated) program. The laboratories are equipped with 72 GPU machines.

The Master's program in Data Science is designed to cater the fastest-growing job scenarios with a big demand for Analytics, Data Mining and Data Science professionals. The curriculum emphases the principles of Data Science and it encompasses courses like Foundations of Data Science, Data Science Programming, Data Visualization, Statistics, Machine Learning, etc., The students get exposed to intuitively analyze data and equipped with marketable skills built on solid foundation to take up positions like Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Database Administrator, Data Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Business Intelligence Analyst, Business Analyst and Data Manager or pursue a research career.

2019-20
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24
2024-25