BITS Pilani

Become a leading Software Systems Expert

Become a security or network engineer, data analyst, IoT specialist
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

The M.Tech. Software Systems programme is uniquely designed to enable working professionals to specialise in emerging technology areas and transition into high-demand careers.

The programme offers specialisation in some of the fastest-growing domains, including Cyber Security, Network & Cloud, Data Analytics. With a comprehensive curriculum, a strong emphasis on experiential learning through remote and cloud labs, and a flexible education methodology, this programme allows professionals to earn a prestigious postgraduate engineering degree while continuing their careers.

M.Tech. Software Systems is the ideal programme for those seeking career growth in the software industry.

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
- - Data Structures & Algorithms Design
  - Database Design & Applications
  - Distributed Computing
  - Elective 1
- Second Semester
- - Software Architectures
  - Elective 2
  - Elective 3
  - Elective 4
- Third Semester
- - Elective 5
  - Elective 6
  - Elective 7
  - Elective 8
- Fourth Semester
- - Dissertation

Electives

- Electives
- - Artificial Intelligence
  - Computer Organization and Software Systems
  - Distributed Data Systems
  - Software Engineering and Management
  - Usability Engineering
  - Object-oriented Analysis & Design
  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 : Specialisation in Data Analytics
- - Advanced Statistical Techniques for Analytics
  - Applied Machine Learning
  - Metaheuristics for Optimization
  - Data Mining
  - Data Warehousing
  - Deep Learning
  - Information Retrieval
  - Mathematical Foundations For Data Science (Mandatory Course for Specialization)
  - Natural Language Processing
- Pool of Electives : Specialisation in Security
- - Cyber Security (Mandatory Course for Specialization)
  - Cryptography
  - Network Security
  - Ethical Hacking
  - Identity and Access Management Technologies
  - Cyber Crimes, Forensics and Incident Handling
  - Cloud, IoT and Enterprise Security
  - Secure Software Engineering
  - Blockchain Technologies & Systems
  - AI and ML Techniques in Cyber Security

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.

Technologies you’ll master

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’s M.Tech in Software Systems was the perfect choice for me as it offered a specialisation in Cybersecurity, the only such programme in India. The weekend classes and recorded lectures provided immense flexibility, allowing me to upskill without disrupting my work schedule.

Vineet Kumar Srivastava

Customer Success Manager Architect, IBM technology
M.Tech. Software Systems

My final dissertation focused on building an end-to-end platform for training and deploying ML models on AWS, solving a real-world challenge at my workplace. The practical, hands-on approach of BITS Pilani WILP helped me apply my learning directly to my role, accelerating my career growth without a career break.