Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering is the body of knowledge concerned with computers and computation. It has theoretical, experimental and design components and include:
Master of Science in computer science and engineering is a 66-credit 2-year (6 semesters) full time program, which includes a research project. These credits include prerequisite courses (30 credits), and by doing course work (36 credits) or by doing thesis (36 credits).
The program will be offered during evening and on weekends. This provides an educational opportunity for students who are unable to attend daytime classes. Students will have to appear in the semester final examination at the end of each semester. The teaching methodology comprises of extensive theoretical, practical / laboratory classes.
The Faculty is having well-equipped laboratories, which are rich with sophisticated and latest software and electronic as well as communication equipment/trainer. Strong emphasis will be given on laboratory-based courses and the students will work independently under the guidance of expert teachers. This will make them skilled and efficient in sustainable technological development for the 21st Century. Full-time INTERNET facilities are available in the Faculty.
B.Sc in CSE program consists of minimum 66 Credit Hours as per the following Course Structure:
Individuals who hold a bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognized college or university will be considered for admission to this MS program. The applicant’s undergraduate grade point average (GPA), GRE score and work experience will be considered in the admission process. Applicants must also be demonstrated computer literacy and have received undergraduate credit for pre calculus. A personal interview will be encouraged and may be required. Upon acceptance, student will receive a copy of their planned academic program. Students are encouraged to meet periodically with the program director to discuss academic progress, career placement and special needs.
For all foreign certificates, the university as per rules of Bangladesh Government will determine equivalence.
A total of 66 credit hours of graduate course work are required for the MS degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.Depending on undergraduate preparation, students can reduce credit hours by as many as 30 credits and waivers for which a student may be eligible, a minimum of 36 credit hours must be taken at Royal University of Dhaka.
The MS curriculum for students with a four year computer science and engineering undergraduate degree will generally consists of 36 credit hours or less of 500 level courses. Students who have weak undergraduate grades or have not taken undergraduate computer courses in computer programming, Database concepts, Algorithms, System Analysis, digital logic, Computer organization and mathematics will be required to take the equivalent. Students may be required to take one or more English courses. Prerequisite courses are the 500 levels.
| Numerical Grade | Letter Grade | Grade Point |
|---|---|---|
| 80% and above | A+ | 4.00 |
| 75% to less than 80% | A | 3.75 |
| 70% to less than 75% | A- | 3.50 |
| 65% to less than 70% | B+ | 3.25 |
| 60% to less than 65% | B | 3.00 |
| 55% to less than 60% | B- | 2.75 |
| 50% to less than 55% | C+ | 2.50 |
| 45% to less than 50% | C | 2.25 |
| 40% to less than 45% | D | 2.00 |
| Less than 40% | F | 0.00 |
| Continuation | X |
| Particulars | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Class Attendance | 10 |
| Assignment/Term Paper | 10 |
| Class Test/Presentation/Viva Voce | 10 |
| Midterm Examination: 50 (Converted to | 30 |
| Final Examination: 50 (Converted to) | 40 |
| Total: | 100 |
| Serial no. | Group | Theory | Sessional | Project and Thesis | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prerequisite Courses | 24.00 | 6.00 | --------------- | 30.00 |
| 2 | MS by thesis | 18.00 | ---------- | 18.00 | 36.00 |
| 3 | MS by Course Work | 30.00 | ---------- | 6.00 | 36.00 |
