Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Why study at BITS Pilani?

• The institution is known for designing industry-first curriculum, and by earning an industry-relevant credential, you can enhance your hireability and expand your career opportunities.

• The Work Integrated Learning Program (WILP) arm of BITS Pilani has delivered solid career outcomes via online education for over 1,00,000 professionals in the past 40+ years.

• Over 85% of the faculty at BITS are PhDs who are actively involved in research. The curriculum is consistently refreshed to reflect the latest industry trends and demands.

• BITS Pilani is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council with an ‘A’ Grade and is one of the few private universities in India to be ranked among the top 200 universities by QS Asia University Rankings 2022.

Curriculum

• With a degree in Computer Science, you can learn in-demand skills such as Machine Learning, Database Programming, Human Computer Interaction and Mobile application development to pursue roles in Software Engineering, Data Science, Application Development, Product Management, and more.

• In this programme, you’ll access industry and academic case studies, tackle real-world problems, and execute hands-on projects essential to developing your technical skills and sharpening your problem-solving abilities.

• You’ll also learn interpersonal and leadership skills such as effective communication, collaborative teamwork, and creative problem-solving that are essential in any industry to have a successful career.

• You will also have the opportunity to specialise in one of the four tracks allowing you to build deep domain expertise. Each track is preceded by foundation and core courses. The elective courses in each track provide flexibility for you to advance your knowledge in the domain.

  Track 1: Application Development (Full Stack)

  Track 2: Computing Systems and Systems Programming

  Track 3: Databases and Data Analytics

  Track 4: Algorithmics & Theoretical Computer Science

Academics

The curriculum is developed to enable you to develop software solutions for novel applications required to meet the needs of industry and society. Click here for detailed curriculum structure.

You will:

• Learn about core systems – Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Computer Networks and build Systems Software.
• Apply software development principles to build full stack applications, and leverage structured, unstructured or semi-structured data for your applications.
• Understand theoretical Computer Science and algorithm design techniques to solve problems.
• Build necessary technical and interpersonal skills that enable collaboration in a business setting.

Core courses

Foundation courses

(*)You will only be able to choose one course from each foundation domain

Elective courses

Specialised tracks

You will also have the opportunity to specialise in one of the four tracks allowing you to build a deep domain expertise.

Assessments

• Online graded quizzes will be conducted every two weeks for every course you enrol into.
• Assignments, Case studies and Lab exercises will be spread over the duration of the course.
• A comprehensive final examination will happen towards the end of each course. These will be conducted online in a remote proctored environment and will be organised basis a specific schedule shared by BITS Pilani.
• You will need to have the necessary IT infrastructure to take the final examination (i.e. a computer/ laptop with a webcam and internet connectivity)
• In addition to graded assessments, BITS Pilani will also conduct practice quizzes or other evaluations regularly to help you self-assess your progress in any course.

Optional 4th year track

In case you wish to continue learning, you may have an opportunity to opt for an additional year to earn a ^BSc. in Computer Science Honours degree. This will allow you to gain equivalency for any prerequisites for a 4-year undergraduate programme for higher education.

^To be confirmed. Subject to internal approvals from BITS Pilani academic council.

Flexible exit option

In case you wish to not continue your learning, you will have an option to exit with a Diploma in Software Development at the end of Year Two. You will build the knowledge and skills in the following areas incase you decide to make an exit:

• Foundation courses

  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Introduction to Logics
  • Formal Languages
  • Linear Algebra
  • Probability & Statistics

• Understanding of computer system and systems programming

  • Introduction to Computing Systems
  • Computer Systems & Performance
  • Operating Systems

• Programming and problem solving skills

  • Introduction to Programming
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Algorithm Design
  • Command Line Interfaces and Scripting

• Programming languages at different levels of abstraction

  • Programming in C
  • Programming in Java
  • Assembly Programming (basic)
  • Scripting - as supported by programming courses

• Application development

  • Building Database Applications
  • Web Programming
  • Programming for Mobile Devices
  • Software Design Principles