M.Sc Information Technology (IT) - Course Overview

About M.Sc Information Technology (IT)

M.Sc. Information Technology (IT) focuses on making a student technically competent in the theory of Information Technology, its application and research related aspects. The programme aims to make students eligible for IT Industry as well as research programmes.

M.Sc. IT programmes are designed to impart theoretical as well as application knowledge to the students and prepare them for research in the field. Although most of the concepts and subjects are similar to most computer courses, however, some subjects are different. Students are also expected to submit thesis and project at the end of the programme.

M.Sc - Information Technology (IT) Syllabus

Popular Subjects:

Fundamentals of Computers	Innovative and Technology Management	Strategic Management
Database Management System, Structure and Algorithm	Computer Graphics & Multimedia	Digital Logic
Application Software Development	Software Engineering	Introduction to Programming
Networking System	Information Technology Planning and Reengineering	Electronic Transformation in Business
Organizational Dynamics	Web Intelligence and Its Applications

Popular Specializations of M.Sc - Information Technology (IT)

• Geo-Informatics
• Oceanography
• Marine Biology
• Astrology
• Information Technology
• Hardware & Networking

Career Options and Job Prospects

Be it research, teaching or IT sector, all the options are open on the completion of M.Sc. IT programme. Candidates can pursue UGC NET and start teaching Information Technology and coding to college students. Another lucrative option is to foray into the private sector and apply for programming and developing profiles. Here are some profiles that are open after this course:

• IT Consultant
• Network Administrator
• Web Developer
• Systems Support Administrator
• Security Agencies
• Security Expert
• Tracker
• Software Engineer
• Computer Programmer
• Interface Engineer

Salaries after pursuing M.Sc. in Information Technology can vary from Rs. 3 to Rs. 5.75 lakh per annum. Some of the private sector jobs pay better salaries in development profiles. Experienced IT experts and consultants get salaries up to Rs. 8 lakh per annum or more depending on their skills.