In current realms, when the world became stagnant, the IT field revived the measures to address the acute consequences of pandemics. The field of Information Technology contributes to upgrading the way people live, work, and communicate.
Under the aegis of GLS University, the Faculty of Computer Applications and Information Technology (FCAIT) offers contemporary courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the field of Computer Applications and Information Technology. With rapidly evolving technology and the continuous need for innovation, the department has always produced quality professionals.
Integrated Master of Science(IT) - iMSc (IT) is a 5 years (10 semesters) programme that encompasses a blend of flexible and modern syllabus whereby students are exposed to various areas of information technology including the latest developments in the industry. The curriculum prepares students for a promising career in the domain of Information Technology. The course enables the students to stay updated about the latest revolutions in technology and equips them with the required skills and knowledge to enter into the industry and carve a niche for themselves.
Under the five-year integrated programme, on successful completion of three years, students are awarded BSc (IT) degree and on completion of the fifth year MSc (IT) degree.Industrial Projects
The institute encourages the students to take up live industrial projects or research areas as part of the subject “Mini Project / Dissertation” in the third year. The students are encouraged to undertake innovative and challenging topics to understand the practical aspects of project development. Few project titles are:
Hardware Exploration
The institute encourages students to explore a single board computer Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers such as Arduino, photon particles, and other incipient technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, Python, and others. Round the year, students experiment and showcase their projects by presenting real-life live models:
Software Experimentation Projects
The institute motivates students to experiment with Open Source software. Students install, learn and implement the practical applications of software and that helps to enhance their problem solving and logical skills. They also get the opportunity to explore and understand a large spectrum of programming languages and software. Few project areas are:
Knowledge Enhancement Presentations
To prepare students to learn beyond the curriculum and to enhance their inquisitiveness, research aptitude, communication skills, and presentation skills they have a component called Knowledge Enhancement Presentations where they design, develop and present the topics on various emerging technologies in the field of computer science. A few topics for experimentation and exploration include:
Workshop & Seminars
To provide students a window to the latest and emerging trends in technology, the institute invites experts from the IT and education fields for conducting workshops and seminars related to upcoming technologies and current IT trends. This year due to the pandemic the institute arranged various online webinars and workshops on the following themes:
Besides, technological exposure, the institute provides the students a platform on various dimensions of holistic development through various seminars and workshops as:
Linguistic Development Events
Empowering Women
Social Development Events
To be updated and well-informed about the existing technology in various fields, the students are regularly taken on Industrial tours. Some of the industries students visit during their terms are:
The curriculum offers various interdisciplinary subjects for students thereby enabling them to get the orientation of cultural heritage and regional legacy. For this, the institute organizes educational tours to the places of cultural heritage.
The institute strives to make students capable and excel in the real world. The Placement cell is in a continuous effort to provide the student with the best possible opportunities and provide them a chance to be eligible for the appropriate job designations in the reputed companies. Placement Cell guides and provides excellent placement support and opportunities to students to build their careers in the IT field. The Placement Cell provides various placement support such as mentoring and preparing students to be prepared for facing interviews, building an effective resume, pre-placement talks, placement registrations, and guidance. Few of our recruiters include: