MS Software Engineering

The main objective of this program is to provide the best graduate education to students so that they can meet the growing national and international need for highly qualified personnel in the fields of software engineering. The prevailing objectives of the Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSE) are to:

Provide strong core training so that students can adapt easily to changes and new demands from industry.
Prepare students who can critically apply concepts, theories, and practices to provide creative solutions to complex computing problems.
Prepare students to exhibit agility in resolving software and system challenges with a comprehensive skill set commensurate with the requirements of a computing-based global society that is dynamic.
Enable students to understand not only how to apply certain design patterns and engineering practices, but when and why they are appropriate.
Prepare students to effectively communicate their ideas in written and electronic form and prepare them to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Prepare students with a theoretical software engineering background and applied research needed to enter a doctorate program in software engineering.

These program objectives acknowledge vitality of academia and industry liaison and the importance of building a strong foundation with our students.

Outline

Each candidate for the MS Software Engineering degree is required to successfully earn 30 credit hours with the CGPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 as per the following detail:

Sr. No. Category Cr. Hrs.
a)Core Courses 9
b)Domain Elective Courses6
c)General Elective Courses9
d)Thesis / Project6
Total30

a) Core Courses (12 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Name Code Credit Hours
Advanced Requirements EngineeringSESD52133
Advanced Software System ArchitectureSESD52233
Software Testing and Quality AssuranceSESD62533
Research MethodologySERM54033

b) Domain Elective Courses (06 Cr. Hrs.)

Following is a non-exhaustive list of domain elective courses. New elective courses may be added to this list.

Course Name Code Credit Hours
Software Measurement and MetricsSESM53133
Component Based Software EngineeringSESD62733
Advanced Formal MethodsSESE51333
Advanced Human-Computer InteractionSESE51233
Agile Software Development MethodsSESD52633
Empirical Software EngineeringSESE51133
Advanced Software Project ManagementSESM63233
Software Engineering MethodsSESE61433

c) General Elective Courses (any 02 Courses)

Following is a non-exhaustive list of elective courses. New elective courses may be added to this list. Students may be recommended to make their choice of electives, in the light of a soft specialization within the field.

Course Name Code Credit Hours
Software Risk ManagementSESM53433
Software Configuration ManagementSESM53333
Reliability EngineeringSEST66533
Complex NetworksSENS55433
Agent Based ModelingSEST56233
Machine LearningSEAD54533
Artificial IntelligenceSEAD64333
Semantic WebSEST56433
Big Data AnalyticsSECP60733
Data ScienceSEAD54433
Computer VisionSEAD64933
Advanced Computer NetworksSENS65233
Cloud ComputingSEST56733
Software Verification and TestingSESM55333
Advanced Image ProcessingSEAD64833
Formal Specification and Design TechniquesSEST56833
Natural Language ProcessingSEAD54633

d) Research Thesis / Project

Course Name Code Credit Hours
Research ThesisSERW69166
Thesis ContinuationSERW69216

Program Duration

This is a two-year degree program comprising of 4 semesters with 30 Cr. Hrs. There will be a Fall and a Spring semester in each year. The summer semester may be utilized for deficiency courses. The maximum duration to complete MS Software Engineering degree is 04 years.

Road Map

Semester I (09 Cr. Hrs.)

Course title Cr. Hrs. Category
1Core Course – I03Core
2Core Course – II03Core
3Research Methodology (Core Course – III)03Core

Semester II (09 Cr. Hrs.)

Course title Cr. Hrs. Category
1Core Course – IV03Core
2Elective – I03General Elective
3Elective – II03Domain Elective

Semester III (06 Cr. Hrs.)

Course title Cr. Hrs. Category
1Elective – III03Domain Elective
2MS Thesis – I / MS Project – I03Thesis / Project

Semester IV (06 Cr. Hrs.)

Course title Cr. Hrs. Category
1Elective – IV03General Elective
2MS Thesis – II / MS Project – II03Thesis / Project

Admission Criteria

The admission requirements are as follows:

A minimum of 16 years of education leading to BS in Computer Science/Information Technology/Software Engineering or equivalent
Pre-requisite courses will be determined as per HEC policy (if any). The University may recommend deficiency courses, after considering the educational background and knowledge of the candidate
Minimum 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks
Admission Test/HEC Approved Test or equivalent.

Prospects

The discipline of software engineering is concerned with the processes, procedures, and tools that are used to create sophisticated software systems. Software engineering is concerned with the practical application of engineering principles to the resolution of real-world problems. These principles apply to all phases of software development, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and maintenance. The complex needs of modern software systems and applications necessitate the expertise of individuals who have received advanced training in software development. The MS in Software Engineering (SE) degree program prepares students for a career in Software Development. The MSSE program exposes students to the full life cycle of computer application development, including abstraction, modeling, and algorithm development, as well as leveraging computer systems, programming languages, and development frameworks, and software development techniques and processes. The program is intended to cultivate knowledge and competence in specialized technical fields. A Master of Science in Software Engineering degree equips students with a deeper understanding of the field, a broad academic and industrial perspective, and hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge software products. Students can also study and develop applications in a variety of applied fields. The program is intended to cultivate knowledge and competence in specialized technical fields. This program\'s thesis component allows participants to apply the skills and knowledge gained through coursework to the resolution of complex problems. Graduates of this program are employed by organizations that create technologically advanced goods and services. MS degree programs equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue the best career option in one of the most dynamic fields of contemporary technology. In the past decade, the exponential growth of technology and computing has increased the demand for professionals in the field. This course will prepare students to apply software engineering principles, processes, and practices to maintain, analyze, design, and develop software systems in a cooperative manner. The expansion of the software engineering industry in Pakistan provides software engineers with numerous opportunities for high-paying positions.

Degree Requirements

A student admitted in this program will have to complete the degree requirements by following any one of the options given below:

Must have studied and passed the 24 credit hours of courses from the prescribed course list and successfully completed 6 credit hours of Thesis.
Must have studied and passed the 24 credit hours of courses from the prescribed course list and successfully completed 6 credit hours of Project (allowed only under special circumstances with prior approval from the HOD Office).
Must have studied and passed the prescribed courses, totaling at least 30 credit hours (allowed only under special circumstances with prior approval from the HOD Office).

Fee Structure