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Master of Science in Software Engineering

Recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC)
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The Master of Science in Software Engineering is a specialized postgraduate program focused on the systematic design, development, testing, and maintenance of complex software systems. The curriculum covers advanced topics such as software architecture, agile methodologies, software project management, quality assurance, cloud computing, and DevOps. Students gain practical experience through projects and research in software design and development environments. This program equips graduates with the skills needed to lead software teams and manage large-scale software solutions. Career opportunities include roles such as software architect, project manager, QA engineer, DevOps specialist, and senior software developer in both industry and academia.

Minimum Duration Total Semesters Maximum Duration Credit Hours Min CGPA
2 4 8 35-38 2.5

 

Program Objectives:

  • Prepare students who can critically apply the concepts, theories and practices to provide creative solutions of complex computing problems.
  • Prepare students who can define, plan, implement and test a medium-sized software project using appropriate software engineering processes, methods and techniques.
  • Prepare students to effectively communicate their ideas in written and electronic form, & 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.
  • Prepare students to join an appropriate and respectable level position in a computing-related field, and to maintain their professional skills in rapidly evolving field.

Program Outcomes:

  • Ability to gain knowledge of the Software Engineering with its application in the cross disciplines.
  • To prepare students with theoretical and applied knowledge of software for the solution of complex problems.
  • Prepare the students in the area of computing to learn independently in a constantly changing discipline of software project by means of appropriate software engineering methods, processes and techniques.
  • The ability to identify and formulate problems in the field of theoretical and applied computer science, and address their solutions.
  • Ability to work on the latest equipment and contemporary software tools in multifaceted and multidisciplinary environment.
  • An ability to recognize importance of pursuing lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.

Eligibility

  • Candidates having 16 years of education in (Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cyber Security, Computer System Engineering) from HEC recognized institutions having a minimum CGPA of 2.00 on a scale of 4.00 (or overall 60% marks in annual system) or equivalent.
  • Applicants need to pass GRE/ HAT/ SU-GAT (General) to be conducted by any Registered Testing Agency or University, with at least 50% cumulative score and to clear departmental interview at the time of admission.
  • The university may stipulate prerequisite courses to be completed by applicants not meeting the four-year university level study requirements or not having the relevant background to bring them equivalent to the requisite HEC requirements.

Documents Required
  • Matric DMC and Secondary School Certificate
  • Intermediate DMC & Provisional Certificate, and Higher Secondary School Certificate
  • Equivalency Certificate from IBCC (For A Level/Other than BISE students)
  • BS Transcript & Degree
  • Applicant CNIC / Form B
  • Father/Guardian CNIC
  • Domicile
  • 04 Recent Passport size Photographs (Light Blue Background)
  • 02 Original Recommendation Letters (From institute of last relevant degree)
  • GRE/ HAT/ SU-GAT (General) Result Card

Program Duration (Years) 2
No. of Semesters 4
Admission Fee (One Time) 10,000
Sem Enrollment/ Exam Fee 5,000
Tuition Fee (Per Sem) 59,950
Security (Refundable) 10,000
Sem-1 Fee (At time of Admission) 84,950
Sem-2 Fee 64,950
Sem-3 Fee 64,950
Sem-4 Fee 64,950
Total Program Fee 279,800

Scheme of Studies (Prospectus 2026)

Semester 1

Code Title CrHrs
Core Course I 3-0
Core Course II 3-0
Elective I (Domain Elective) 3-0
QT 501 Fehm-e-Quran - I (for Muslims) 0-1
MR 501 Minority Rights in Constitution of Pakistan-I (for Non Muslims) 1-0

Semester 2

Code Title CrHrs
Core Course III 3-0
Elective II (General Elective) 3-0
RES 580 Research Methodology 3-0

Semester 3

Code Title CrHrs
Elective III (Domain Elective) 3-0
Elective IV (Domain Elective) 3-0

Semester 4

Code Title CrHrs
Plan A: MS with Research Work
RES 690 Research Thesis 0-6
Plan B: MS with Course Work
Elective V (General Elective) 3-0
Elective VI (General Elective) 3-0
Elective VII (General Elective) 3-0

List of Core Courses

Code Title CrHrs
SE 501 Advanced Requirements Engineering 3-0
SE 503 Advanced Software System Architecture 3-0
SE 505 Software Testing and Quality Assurance 3-0

List of Domain Elective Courses

Code Title CrHrs
SE 507 Advanced Software Project Management 3-0
SE 511 Empirical Software Engineering 3-0
SE 513 Advanced Formal Methods 3-0
SE 515 Component Based Software Engineering 3-0
SE 517 Advanced Algorithm Analysis 3-0
SE 519 Agile Software Development 3-0
SE 520 Advanced Databases 3-0

List of General Elective Courses

Code Title CrHrs
SE 620 Software Measurement and Metrics 3-0
SE 622 Reliability Engineering 3-0
SE 624 Complex Networks 3-0
SE 626 Software Configuration Management 3-0
SE 628 Agent Based Modeling 3-0
SE 630 Software Risk Management 3-0
SE 632 Statistical and Mathematical Methods for Data Science 3-0
SE 634 Tools and Techniques in Data Science 3-0
SE 636 Machine Learning 3-0
SE 638 Big Data Analytics 3-0
SE 640 Special Topics (Independent Study) 3-0
SE 642 Special Topics in Software Engineering (Independent Study) 3-0

Procedure to Apply In-Person

  • Visit the Admission Office at the Main Campus.
  • Get the admission form.
  • Fill the form carefully.
  • Attach documents & submit.

Procedure to Apply Online

  1. Visit form.suit.edu.pk
  2. Sign up
  3. Login
  4. Select program
  5. Enter details
  6. Upload documents
  7. Download challan
  8. Pay at JS Bank
  9. Upload paid receipt
  10. Submit application

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