Programs
The department of Computer Science and Information Technology offers degree programs, which are integration of basic as well as modern technologies. The department conducts the following academic programs:
Undergraduate Programs:
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, BS(CS)
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, BS(IT)
Graduate Programs:
- MS (CS)
- PhD (CS)
Program Goals & Objectives of BSCS
The key objective of the program is to equip students with skills and knowledge that enable them to take an appropriate professional position in the computer science field. The main goals are:
- To educate students with theoretical knowledge of Computer Science.
- To enhance the programming, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- To empower students with the future vision of computer science and required research abilities.
Program Goals & Objectives of BSIT
The key objective of this program is to equip students with skills and knowledge that enable them to take appropriate professional positions in the ICT industry. The main goals are:
- To educate students with theoretical knowledge of Computer Science and Information Technology.
- To enhance the programming, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- To enable students to select, design, integrate and administer Computer based solutions into the organizational environment.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria BS(CS)/BS(IT)
A candidate is eligible to apply for BS (CS) / BS (IT) program must have passed Intermediate or equivalent with Mathematics with at least 50% marks from recognized Board/ Institute.
Program Goals & Objectives of MSCS
Department of Computer Science and Information Technology is offering the MS degree program in Computer Science since 2015. The MS in Computer Science comprises of both course work as well as research component. There are ‘four cores’ aimed at the strengthening the understanding and competence of students in computer science fundaments. The university expect its MS graduates to pursue career either as computer science faculty or software development managers. The main objectives are:
- Students will be able to possess advanced knowledge of Computer science field
- Students will be able to think creatively and critically; to solve-trivial problems
- Students will be able to use computing knowledge to develop efficient solutions for real life problems
- Students will be able to design solutions and can conduct research related activities.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria MSCS
A candidate is eligible to apply for Degree in relevant subject, earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education with at least 60% marks
Program Duration
2 Years Program
Full Time: Minimum Semesters = 4; Maximum Semester = 8
Credit Hours = 31; Semester Duration = 18 Weeks
16 Weeks Teaching; 2 Week Examination
Consent by the supervisor duly approved by the Chairperson and Dean Faculty shall be required for extension to 5th-6th semesters for regular and 7th to 8th semester for part time students, if required.
Degree Requirements:
A candidate must successfully complete 24 credit hours of course work, 06 credit hours of research work and 01 credit hour of seminar with overall minimum CGPA of 2.5/4.0 for obtaining the degree.
Program Goals & Objectives of PhD in CS
Department of Computer Science and Information Technology is offering the Ph.D. degree program in Computer Science since 2022. The main objective of this program is to provide a route to professional doctorate and to prepare scientific/educational manpower with a depth of knowledge and research competence of international level to fill positions in Research Organizations, Industry, Management, Universities, Health Care and Educational Institutions.
Our main aim is to improve the qualifications, skills and expertise of teachers and researchers to provide highly competent professionals to various public and private universities and colleges in the globe.
Our scholar will be equipped not only with advanced computer science tools but will also acquire research skills needed to apply computer science knowledge towards real-life problems in different filed of engineering, sciences, economics, business, healthcare, etc. Moreover, our graduates will be able to:
Collaborate with engineers and scientists from industry and academia in their research/projects to promote the industry-academia linkages;
Promote the culture the interdisciplinary novel research and produce fundamental & applied quality research in Pakistan.
Contribute through active research in emerging areas of science, engineering and technology for instance artificial intelligence, data science, network security, distributed computing, semantic web, autonomous computing etc.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria PhD CS
A candidate is eligible to apply for Degree in relevant subject, earned from a recognized university after 18 years of education with at 3.0 CGPA out of 4.0 CGPA
Program Duration
3 Years Program
Full Time: Minimum Semesters = 6; Maximum Semester = 10
Credit Hours = 70; Semester Duration = 18 Weeks
16 Weeks Teaching; 2 Week Examination
The scholar who can’t finish their thesis by the end of the 6th semester will seek approval from the relevant authority (AS&RB) for an extension to complete his/her degree.
Degree Requirements:
The HEC has prescribed minimum criteria for the award of PhD Degrees. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that those who have been certified to have received the highest level of education in a particular field, and will perform consequential functions in society as teachers, researchers or experts, have truly invested their time and effort in developing a thorough understanding of that field of study. For the avoidance of doubt, the criteria in this section provides only the minimum requirements for completion, and universities are free to establish their own framework for the award of PhD degrees that may vary by discipline, provided it satisfies the minimum conditions set forth in this section.
Coursework and Residency Requirement. The following requirements shall be fulfilled before the award of a PhD Degree:
- The student shall complete coursework of at least 18 credit hours of which the majority shall be fulfilled through regular classes (i.e., classes that are taught on campus by fulltime faculty members of the university).
Comprehensive Examination.
Following the completion of coursework, every PhD student shall be required to pass a comprehensive examination in order to be granted candidacy as PhD researcher; provided that if the student fails to pass the comprehensive test, he or she shall be allowed one more attempt to take the test.
Doctoral Dissertation. Each PhD researcher shall be required to write a doctoral dissertation that meets the following minimum criteria:
a) The PhD dissertation shall be supervised by a faculty member who holds a PhD (or equivalent) degree and is an HEC approved supervisor. At the time of appointment as supervisor, the faculty member shall be a full-time faculty member of the university in which the student is enrolled.
b) In addition to the PhD committee members, the PhD dissertation must be evaluated by at least two external experts who may be either (i) Pakistan-based Distinguished National Professors, Meritorious Professors, or Tenure Track Professors, or (ii) PhD experts from academically advanced countries (approved list of academically advanced countries for evaluation of PhD Dissertation is provided in Annex 4.4(b)); provided, however, that if the PhD candidate publishes his or her dissertation research in a peer reviewed journal that is classified by the HEC as category X or above, the PhD dissertation will only require evaluation by one external expert.
c) A plagiarism test in accordance with the HEC’s Plagiarism Policy must be conducted on the dissertation before its submission to the external experts.
d) An open defense of the dissertation is required after positive evaluation of the dissertation by the committee members.
Research Publication. Each PhD researcher shall be required to publish at least one research paper as its first author during his or her doctoral studies in an HEC approved W category (or above) journal for the award of PhD degree.
Reporting Requirements. The following documents shall be submitted to the HEC following the completion of studies:
a) A duly filled completion form shall be sent to the HEC from the Office of the Controller of Examinations of the university notifying the HEC that the PhD scholar has completed all the requirements for the award of the PhD degree (see Form 4.6(a)).
b) A copy of PhD Dissertation for including in PhD Country Directory and for attestation of the PhD degree by the HEC.
c) A duly filled Performa for the PhD Country Directory, signed by the Principal Supervisor, Controller of Examination and the Vice Chancellor (or Rector).