About MSc course in Scientific Computing

Formerly known as M.C.S. (Master of Computer science with specialization in scientific computing),the course was started to address the need for training and research in the evolving field of Scientific Computing. The latter combines domain expertise from pure sciences with computer science.

The school is one of its kind in India and the courses offered here are focused on fundamentals in scientific computing. The in-house faculty at ISSC is well supported by experts from the IT industry , which make the program oriented to the current trends in the industry. Second year of MSc involves industrial training in IT companies or in institutes like Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC),NCL, IUCAA, TIFR.

After MSc, the students have openings in both commercial, as well as scientific organizations. Past student are widely placed in the IT industry and a sizable proportion is pursuing research in India and abroad. Of the 30 seats 8 are sponsored by the IT industry, with fellowship and subsequent placement. The on-campus placement program is highly successful.

How is MSc Scientific Computing different from Master of Computer Application (M.C.A.)?

MSc Scientific Computing is a a two year course, while MCA is a three year course.
As BSc Computers (BCS) is not a eligibility requirement for MCA, the first year of MCA largely repeats the BCS syallabus.
Hence, a BCS graduates preferably opt for MSc as they save one year.

How is MSc Scientific Computing different from MSc Computer Science?

MSc Scientific Computing provides more courses relating to the application of Computers in pure sciences. Hence, it can be said to be more specialized.

What is the difference between postgraduation in the University campus Vs in the colleges?

Access to resources like highly qualified faculty, library, internet, project placements is better on the University.Campus. Lesser number of students in a batch and lower student to computer ratio is an advantage on the campus.