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M.Tech.
SOFTWARE
SYSTEMS
With Specialization in Embedded Systems,
Networks & Networked Systems, Data
Analytics, Software Engineering or
Telecommunications

Work Integrated
Learning Programmes
 WHO SHOULD
APPLY?
M.Tech. in Software Systems is a
four-semester Work Integrated Learning Highly driven and ambitious engineers
Programme designed for working working for software services or product
professionals. They are the ones who are companies and wish to advance their
aspiring for rapid career progression in careers in hyper-growth areas of
high-growth IT domains, and wish to stand Software Engineering, Embedded
out in highly competitive workplaces by systems, Data Analytics,
acquiring prestigious Masters-level Telecommunications or Networking.
qualification from a premier institution.
IT professionals in technical roles such as
Software Developers, Test Engineers,
Lead Engineers, Architects, or
techno-managerial roles such as Product
Managers and Project Managers.

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WHAT
ARE THE MAIN
HIGHLIGHTS OF
THE PROGRAMME?
The programme offers a set of core courses The programme uses a Continuous
and elective courses, allowing students to Evaluation System that assesses the
specialize in one of the following areas: learners over convenient and regular
Embedded systems, Networks & intervals. Such as system provides timely
Networked Systems, Data analytics, and frequent feedback and helps busy
Software engineering and working professionals stay on course with
Telecommunications the programme.

The programme is of four semesters, with The education delivery methodology is a

online classes conducted mostly on blend of classroom and experiential
weekends or after-business hours. learning. Experiential learning consists of
lab exercises, assignments, case studies
Semesters 1st, 2nd, and 3rd cover four and work integrated activities.
courses each. The 4th semester covers
Dissertation/ Project Work.

The Dissertation (Project Work) in the final

semester enables students to apply
concepts and techniques learnt during the
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WHAT ARE
PROGRAMME
OBJECTIVES?
Studies have shown that senior
positions in technology industry require
holistic understanding and capabilities
that span multiple technologies, critical
thinking & problem solving situations
and cross-functional collaboration. The
programme aims to:
Build and nurture the knowledge, skills, and
aptitude required to realise long-term
career growth and enables participants to
undertake higher responsibilities at the
workplace.

Provide a requisite conceptual foundation,

and contextual understanding of real-world
applications that enable a learner to
enhance workplace performance and stand
out among peers for growth opportunities.

Enable the learners to choose to specialise

in some of the fastest growing domains like
Software Engineering, Embedded systems,
Data Analytics, Telecommunications or
Networking.

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WHAT
ARE THE
STUDENT
LEARNING
OUTCOMES?
On completion of the program,
a student will have the ability to:
Provide a strong foundation in software
development methods and best practices

Provide an understanding of various

software technologies used to develop
software systems.

Enable students to understand & analyse

requirements of large software systems
and to design, develop & manage them in
an effective manner.

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WHAT
IS THE
EDUCATION
DELIVERY
METHODOLOGY? ONLINE CLASSROOM
SESSIONS
Learners get an opportunity to interact with
expert faculty using interactive,
technology-enabled virtual classrooms. These
online classrooms offer similar levels of
interactivity as regular classrooms at the BITS
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Pilani campus
The programme emphasises on Experiential
Learning that allows learners to apply concepts
learnt in classroom in simulated, and real work
situations. This is achieved through:

Simulation Tools, Platforms & Environments:

Some or all of the following would be utilised
across the programme
DIGITAL LEARNING
i. Simulation Software like NS2, Tossim,
Net-SNMP, MultiSim, CPU-OS Simulator, Learners can access engaging learning
Cheddar, Keil, CCS Studio material at their own pace which includes
ii. Design & Modelling Tools like StarUML recorded lectures from BITS Pilani faculty
iii. Programming Environments like Eclipse, members, course handouts and recorded lab
Code::Blocks, Amazon Cloud, Android content where applicable
Studio
iv. Other software/ tools like SQLite,
WireShark, Weka, OpenProj

Case Studies and Assignments: Carefully

chosen real-world cases & assignments are
both discussed and used as problem-solving
exercises during the programme

Dissertation/ Project Work: The fourth

semester offers an opportunity for learners to
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
apply their knowledge gained during the Continuous Assessment includes graded
programme to a real-world like complex
Assignments/ Quizzes, Mid-semester exam,
project. The learner is expected to
demonstrate understanding of vital principles and Comprehensive Exam
learnt across semesters and their ability to
successfully apply these concepts
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WHAT IS THE
ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA?
Employed professionals holding B Tech., BE,
M.Sc, MCA or equivalent in relevant
disciplines, with minimum one year of work
experience in relevant domains.

FEE STRUCTURE*
The following fees schedule is applicable for
candidates seeking new admission during the
academic year 2017-18

Application Fees
(one time) :INR 1,500
Admission Fees
(one time) :INR 16,500
Semester Fees
(per semester) :INR 42,800
*Subject to revision

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SEMESTER-WISE
PATTERN
Participants need to take at least 12 courses
towards coursework, and complete one
Project/ Dissertation. The coursework
requirement for the programme would
consist of a set of core courses and
electives. Core courses are compulsory for
all participants, while electives can be
chosen based on individual learning
preferences.

First Semester Electives can be chosen either from the

Object Oriented Analysis & Design
general pool of electives or from across
Data Structures and Algorithms Design
other pools of electives for specialisations.
Database Design & Applications
Specialisations are optional. To earn a
Elective 1
specialization, a participant must select and
successfully complete at least 4 courses
Second Semester from that Specialisation pool.
Software Architectures
Elective 2

GENERAL POOL
Elective 3
Elective 4

Third Semester
Distributed Computing
OF ELECTIVES
Elective 5
Elective 6 Advanced Compilation Techniques
Elective 7 Advanced Operating Systems
Fourth Semester Artificial Intelligence
Dissertation Computer Graphics
Computer Organisation & Software Systems
Human Computer Interaction
Multimedia Computing
Parallel Computing

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SPECIALISATION Cryptography
Data Storage Technologies & Networks
IN SOFTWARE Infrastructure Management
ENGINEERING Internetworking Technologies
Network Programming
Complete minimum 4 courses from this pool Network Security
to specialise in Software Engineering:
Telecom Network Management
Wireless & Mobile Communication
Secure Software Engineering
Software Engineering & Management
Software for Embedded Systems
SPECIALISATION IN
Software Maintenance Management EMBEDDED SYSTEMS
Software Project Management
Complete minimum 4 courses from this pool
Software Quality Management
to specialise in Embedded Systems:
Usability Engineering
Software Testing Methodologies Embedded Systems Design
Hardware Software Co-Design
SPECIALISATION Networked Embedded Applications

IN DATA ANALYTICS Pervasive Computing

Real Time Operating Systems
Complete minimum 4 courses from this pool Real Time Systems
to specialise in Data Analytics: Software Development for Portable Devices
Software for Embedded Systems
Advanced Data Mining
Advanced Statistical Techniques for Analytics
Data Mining SPECIALISATION IN
Data Storage Technologies & Networks TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Data Warehousing
Complete minimum 4 courses from this pool
Distributed Data Systems
to specialise in Telecommunications:
Information Retrieval
Machine Learning Advanced Computer Networks
Digital Signal Processing
SPECIALISATION IN Embedded Systems Design
NETWORKS & Optical Communication
Satellite Communication
NETWORKED SYSTEMS Telecom Network Management
Complete minimum 4 courses from this pool Wireless & Mobile Communication
to specialise in Networks & Networked
Systems:
Advanced Computer Networks
Cloud Computing
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HOW
TO APPLY
Click here to go to the BITS Pilani Online
Application Center. Create your login at the
Application Center by entering your unique
Email ID and create a password of your
choice. Once your login has been created,
you can anytime access the online Application
Center using your email ID and password.

Once you have logged in, you will see a

screen showing 4 essential steps to be
completed to apply for the programme of your
choice.

Begin by clicking on Step 1 - Fill/ Edit and

Submit Application Form. This will enable you
to select the programme of your choice. After
you have chosen your programme, you will be
asked to fill your details in an online form.
You must fill all details and press Submit
button given at the bottom of the form. Now, click on Step 3 - 'Pay Application Fee to
pay INR 1,500/- using Netbanking/ Debit
Take the next step by clicking on Step 2 - Card/ Credit Card.
'Download Application PDF Copy. This will
download a pdf copy of the application form Take a printout of the downloaded Application
on your computer. Form and note down the Application Form
Number that appear on the top-right corner of
the first page. This Application Form Number
should be referred in all future
correspondence with BITS Pilani.

In the printout of the downloaded Application

Form, you will notice on page no. 3 a section
called the Employer Consent Form. Complete
the Employer Consent Form. This form needs
to be signed and stamped by your
organisations HR or any other authorised
signatory of the company.

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 Further on page no. 4 of the printed
Application Form is a section called the
Mentor Consent Form. The Mentor Consent
Form needs to be signed by the Mentor.

WHO IS A MENTOR:

Candidates applying to Work Integrated Learning

Programmes must choose a Mentor, who will
monitor the academic progress of the candidate,
and act as an advisor & coach for successful
completion of the programme.

Candidates should ideally choose the immediate

supervisor or another senior person from the same
organisation. In case a suitable mentor is not
available in the same organisation, a candidate
could approach a senior person in another
organisation who has the required qualifications.
Wherever the proposed Mentor is not from the
same employing organization as that of the
candidate, a supporting document giving Further on page no. 5 of the downloaded
justification for the same should be provided by Application Form, is a Checklist of
the candidates employer. Enclosures/ Attachments.

Candidates applying to B.Tech. programmes a. Make photocopies of the

should choose a Mentor who is an employed documents mentioned in this
professional with B.E./ B.S./ B.Tech./ M.Sc./ Checklist
A.M.I.E./ Integrated First Degree of BITS or
equivalent. b. Applicants are required to
Candidates applying to M.Tech., M.Sc., MBA, self-attest all academic mark
M.Phil programme should choose a Mentor who sheets and certificates
is an employed professional with:
Finally, click on Step 4 - 'Upload & Submit All
a. B.E./ M.Sc./ M.B.A./ M.C.A./ M.B.B.S. Required Documents.
etc. and with a minimum of five years of This will allow you to upload one-by-one the
relevant work experience printed Application Form, Mentor Consent
OR Form, Employer Consent Form, and all
b. M.E./ M.S./ M.Tech./ M.Phil./ M.D./ mandatory supporting documents and
Higher Degree of BITS or equivalent complete the application process. Acceptable
file formats for uploading these documents
are .DOC, .DOCX, .PDF, .ZIP and .JPEG.

Upon receipt of your Application Form and all

other enclosures, the Admissions Cell will
scrutinise them for completeness, accuracy
and eligibility.

Admission Cell will intimate selected

candidates by email within two weeks of
submission of application with all supporting
documents. The selection status can also be
checked by logging in to the Online
Application Centre.

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