Master of Science (Computer Applications)
Overview
MSc in Computer Applications is the perfect blend of Technology implementation, application design, Innovation, Security, Entrepreneurship, and Ethics for the development of global citizens.
Experiential learning is a crucial component of the MSc (CA) syllabus here at SICSR. Students create a variety of pilot projects to test their theoretical topic understanding. Pedagogical methods such as case studies, role-plays, quizzes, and flip classrooms are used by our faculty members.. In addition, students are strongly encouraged to use the different learning avenues via MOOCs.
We conduct hackathons, and other co-curricular events to develop students’ leadership skills. In addition, there are various clubs within the institute where students may organise and participate in creative activities. Graduates will be qualified for roles such as Software Developer, Business Manager Development, Software Quality Analyst, Data Scientist, Software Developer, Software Engineer, Software Validation Engineer, Software Test Engineer, Software Configuration Manager and many more.
Objectives
| OBJECTIVES | This programme will equip students with knowledge highly relevant to emerging technologies. This programme aims to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding by integrating theoretical foundations with extensive practical work in the labs and hands-on experience.
The course offers following areas of specialization:
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| DURATION | 24 months (Full Time) |
| SELECTION PROCEDURE | Personal Interaction and Written Ability Test (PIWAT) |
| MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION | English |
| PROGRAMME PATTERN | Semester Pattern – 4 Semesters |
| ASSESSMENT | All internal courses will have 100% component as internal evaluation at the institute level. All external courses will have 60% internal component and 40% component as external () examination. |
| STANDARD OF PASSING | The assessment of the student for each examination is done, based on relative performance. Maximum Grade Point (GP) is 10 corresponding to O (Outstanding). For all courses, a student is required to pass both internal and external examination separately with a minimum Grade Point of 4 corresponding to Grade P. Students securing less than 40% absolute marks in each head of passing will be declared FAIL. The awards a degree to the student who has achieved a minimum CGPA of 4 out of maximum of 10 CGPA for the programme |
| AWARD OF DEGREE | Master of (Computer Applications) M.Sc. (CA) will be awarded at the end of semester IV examination by taking into consideration the performance of all semester examinations after obtaining minimum 4.00 CGPA out of 10.00 CGPA. |
Minimum number of students should be 15 to opt for any specialisation and final decision, if number of students is less than 15, will be taken by the institute.
Programme Structure 2024-26
Programme Structure 2023-25
Programme Structure 2022-24
Programmes Outcomes (POs)
- Proficiency to analyse research problems and respective solutions methodologies.
- Proficiency to present and communicate productively for their observations.
- Proficiency to understand the industry needs for a particular course.
- Proficiency to build the intelligence towards system administration skills and various scenarios.
- Proficiency to apply knowledge of mathematics and analytical skills in Data Science discipline.
- Proficiency in identifying the patterns and trends hidden in large data sets.
- Graduates are able to break, design, develop, document and test the developed code w.r.t. current requirements.
- Proficiency in maintaining software delivery deadlines according to project management.
Orientation and Pedagogy
The MSc Computer Applications and MSc System Security are the master level programme offered to graduated students at Symbiosis institute of computer studies and research, Pune, India. They are the perfect blend of Technology implementation, application design, Innovation, Security, Entrepreneurship, and Ethics for development of global citizens.
The teaching/learning pedagogy followed for the curriculum delivery, is to provide students best of both face to face and online teaching by implementing blended learning methods and flipped classroom. This leads to a holistic and all-rounded learning experience for the master level students.
There is a balance of theoretical and practical courses with various specializations as per the contemporary demands in industry and research domain. This is achieved by having strong industry connect and guest lectures, projects, research paper and providing other such platforms. Experiential learning is an imperative aspect of overall teaching/learning process.
Students are encouraged to conduct dissertation, project, research activities for getting the hands-on experiences in relation to the concepts taught in the class. Industrial visits are conducted, which leads to the improved understanding of the practical implications. Case studies are an integral part of the teaching pedagogy across the courses. Also students are significantly encouraged to learn from MOOCs using various platform made available.
Students are indulged in organizing surveys, quizzes, hackathons, and other co-curricular activities to develop and nurture leadership qualities. Various clubs are functional at the institute where students can organize and participate in creative activities.
Intake & Eligibility
| INTAKE | 30 Students |
| RESERVATION |
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| ELIGIBILITY | Graduate from any recognised /Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes). |
SICSR PG ADMISSION PROCESS 2024 (NON-SNAP)
IMPORTANT DATES
| Particulars | Proposed Dates |
| Registration Starts on | January 16, 2024 Tuesday |
| Institute Registration and Last Date for Payment | May 10, 2024 Friday |
| Institute Short List Date | May 15, 2024 Wednesday |
| Shortlist Call Letter | May 17, 2024 Friday |
| Online GEPI Date | May 25, 2024 Saturday to
May 27, 2024 Monday |
| First Merit List | May 31, 2024 Friday |
| Last Day of Payment | June 10, 2024 Monday |
| Programme Commencement | June 15, 2024 Saturday |
Disclaimer: These dates are tentative and are subject to change. Any changes will be reflected on institute website (www.sicsr.ac.in)
MSc (CA) Fee Structure
MSc(CA) 2024-26
Fee Structure for Batch 2024-2026 in the Academic year 2024-2025 INDIAN STUDENTS
Installment for Master of Science (Computer Application) |
1st Year (Amount in ₹) | 2nd Year (Amount in ₹) | ||
| 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | |
| Academic Fees (Per Annum) | ₹ 2,15,250 | ₹ 2,15,250 | ₹ 2,15,250 | ₹ 2,15,250 |
| Institute Deposit (Refundable) | 20,000 | – | – | – |
| Installments | ₹ 2,35,250 | ₹ 2,15,250 | ||
| Last date of payment | At the time of Admission | 25-Nov-2024 | 25-Jun-2025 | 25-Nov-2025 |
| * *Hostel and Mess Fees (Subject to change in campus and accommodation type wise, e.g. Single Sharing, Twin Sharing, Triple Sharing, Four Sharing, Dormitory) (The fees indicated herein are for Model Colony Campus) |
Amount in ₹ | |||
| Mess Fees (Per Annum) @ | ₹94,500 | |||
| Hostel Deposit (Refundable) | ₹15,000 | |||
| Hostel Fees (Different, Subject to Sharing, Per Annum) @ | ||||
| Three Sharing | ₹1,12,000 | |||
*Hostel and Mess Fees can be increased up to 10% each year. Government taxes would be additional as and when applicable.
*Hostel and Mess Fees for the subsequent year would be communicated before the commencement of the next academic year.
Fee Structure for Batch 2024-2026 in the Academic year 2024-2025-INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Installment for Master of Science (Computer Application) Student taking Admission in NRI, PIO, OCI Category |
1st Year (Amount in $) | 2nd Year (Amount in $) | |||
| 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 3rd Installment | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | |
| Administrative Fees (Non Refundable) | $550 | – | – | – | – |
| Academic Fees (Per Annum) | $540 | $3,855 | $3,855 | $4,125 | $4,125 |
| Institute Deposit (Refundable) | $275 | – | – | – | |
| Installments | $1,365 | $3,855 | $3,855 | ||
| Last date of payment | At the time of acceptance of ‘Offer Letter’ |
At the time of Reporting to SCIE |
25-Nov-2024 | 25-Jun-2025 | 25-Nov-2025 |
Installment for Master of Science (Computer Application) Student taking Admission in Foreign Nationals Category |
1st Year (Amount in $) | 2nd Year (Amount in $) | |||
| 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 3rd Installment | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | |
| Administrative Fees (Non-Refundable) # # | $275 | – | – | – | – |
| Academic Fees (Per Annum) | $815 | $570 | $565 | $980 | $970 |
| Institute Deposit (Refundable) | $275 | – | – | – | |
| Installments | $1,365 | $570 | $565 | – | |
| Last date of payment | At the time of acceptance of ‘Offer Letter’ |
At the time of Reporting to SCIE |
25-Nov-2024 | 25-Jun-2025 | 25-Nov-2025 |
*Hostel and Mess Fees (Subject to change in campus and accommodation type wise, e.g. Single Sharing, Twin Sharing, Triple Sharing, Four Sharing, Dormitory) (The fees indicated herein are for Model colony Campus) |
Student taking Admission in | ||||||
| NRI, PIC), OCI Category Amount in US$ |
Foreign National Category Amount in US$ |
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| Mess Fees (Per Annum) @ | $1,250 | $625 | |||||
| Hostel Deposit (Refundable) | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Hostel Fees (Different, Subject to Sharing, Per Annum) @ | |||||||
| Three Sharing | $1,450 | $650 | |||||
Note:
# ONLY Foreign National Students taking Admission in the year 2023 for the Batch 2023-2025, will be eligible for the Symbiosis Golden Jubilee Scholarships. Designed to celebrate 50 glorious years of Symbiosis being established to offer quality education to foreign national students, these include:
(1) 100 Full Symbiosis Golden Jubilee Academic Scholarships with need-based reduced hostel fees for foreign national students from developing African- Asian countries.
(2) 100 Golden Jubilee Free-ships for academically and financially deserving foreign national students from conflict ridden/war affected regions by giving them an opportunity to study at SIU by covering not only the cost of all academic fees but also the hostel and mess/food fees (lodging and boarding).
(3) Concessional Hostel fees are applicable to Foreign National students @ 650$ per annum.
(4) Concessional Mess fees are applicable to Foreign National students @50% as mentioned above.
* *Hostel and Mess Fees for the subsequent year would be communicated before commencement of the next academic year. @Hostel and Mess Fees can be increased up to 10% each year. Government taxes would be additional as and when applicable. # # 50% Concession will be given only to the Foreign National students on Administrative Fees.
