BITS Pilani

Become a future-ready software specialist

Become a full stack engineer or a product manager
Live learning from experts
Lab sessions on cutting edge technologies
Solve real life problems

BITS Pilani has evolved into a globally respected institution, renowned for its cutting-edge engineering, science, and management programmes, recognized as an Institute of Eminence by the UGC and the Ministry of Higher Education.

Impact of BITS Pilani Working Professionals Program:

45+

Years of
Delivering Excellence

1,29,641

Successful Graduates

350+

Founders and CXOs

5000+

Global Heads & Directors

Overview of the programme

Career growth in the software industry requires mastering a full stack of technologies, architectural skills for impactful solutions, product design, problem-solving, and effective cross-functional collaboration. It also involves understanding diverse digital technologies to integrate features for maximum value to users.

M.Tech. in Software Engineering from BITS Pilani, a unique Work Integrated Learning Programme, equips working professionals with the necessary tech stack and competencies vital for today's software industry. Specializations in high-demand domains like Full Stack Engineering and Software Product Management are offered.

Customise your learning with our unique programme design

Our programs consist of core courses that are compulsory for all, and electives with a wide choice, to allow learners to tailor the programmes as per their personal interests and career goals.

- First Semester
- - Software Architectures
  - Cloud Computing
  - Agile Software Processes
  - Software Product Management
- Second Semester
- - Software Quality Assurance and Testing
  - Elective 1
  - Elective 2
  - Elective 3
- Third Semester
- - Elective 4
  - Elective 5
  - Elective 6
  - Elective 7
- Fourth Semester
- - Dissertation

Electives

- General Pool of Electives
- - Data Structures & Algorithms Design
  - Data visualization and Interpretation
  - Artificial and Computational Intelligence
  - Blockchain Technologies & Systems
  - Cyber Security
  - Data Warehousing
  - Applied Machine Learning
  - Secure Software Engineering
  - Middleware Technologies
  - Advanced topics in Software Engineering
  Choice of Electives is made available to enrolled students at the beginning of each semester. A limited selection of Electives will be offered at the discretion of the Institute.
- Pool of Electives for specialization : Full Stack Engineering
- - Cross Platform Application Development
  - Introduction to DevOps#
  - Scalable Services#
  - Software Testing Methodologies
  - Full-stack Application Development#
  - Database Design & Applications
  - API-based Products
  - User Experience Design
  - Design of Conversational Experiences
  - API-driven Cloud Native Solutions
  - Open Source Software Engineering
  - Object Oriented Analysis and Design
  For any specialization, 4 courses (including mandatory electives marked #) are to be selected for that specialization. For graduating without a specialization, at least 3 courses from those marked # (from either specialization) to be selected.
- Pool of Electives for specialization : Software Product Management
- - Product Discovery and Requirements Engineering#
  - Product Strategy and Planning#
  - Communication, Estimation and Negotiation#
  - Product Analytics
  - API-based Products
  - User Experience Design
  - Marketing
  - Software Project Management
  - Open Source Software Engineering
  Student can also obtain the degree without any specialization.
  # indicates mandatory elective for this specialization

Learning methodology designed for working professionals

Live Learning

Live sessions for each course. 32 hours of live & interactive sessions for each course on weekends.

Experiential Learning

Practice 24x7 on Virtual & Remote Labs. Master software tools, gain mastery by working on lab assignments, mini projects or solve real life problem in a simulated environment remotely.

Project Based Learning

Final semester project. Learners pick project from their workplace or industry dissertation to apply their learning and suggest improvements.

Self Learning

Flexible learning with access to digital resources. Learners can access e-learning content, recorded sessions, and assignments on our LMS anytime, anywhere.

An experience delivered by world class experts

120+ dedicated faculties
1000+ industry experts for master sessions

Dedicated faculty members of BITS WILP

Over 120+ full-time senior faculty members with extensive industry and academic expertise deliver the programmes.

Master sessions by industry experts

1000+ experts across the globe who support with specialised sessions and industry best practices.

Campus Immersion Programme

Learners have the opportunity to visit the BITS Pilani campus during their programme; visit our labs, do group exercises, and interact with BITS faculty and leadership.

Our learners come from the best of organisations

with diverse background & profile

From learners to leaders: A look at their journey

BITS Pilani WILP helped me upskill across AI, cloud, and emerging tech—crucial for my role as a solution architect. The flexible structure, expert faculty, and real-world learning made it possible alongside my full-time role. It’s expanded my perspective and confidence in client discussions.

Sidharth Gurunath

Cloud Practice Head, Bristlecone
M.Tech. Software Engineering

The tools and remote labs at BITS Pilani WILP were instrumental in bridging the gap between theory and practice. They provided me with hands-on experience, helping me apply advanced technologies to real-world problems with confidence and precision.