Cloud computing and its adoption is set to be one of the leading contributors to the Indian economy by 2026. Estimates by the National Association of Software and Service Companies value a $380 billion boost to the Indian GDP with 14 million jobs that are expected to be created in the next 5 years. A rising digital population, and increased digitization are likely to be the top factors which will drive this growth. Are you prepared?
M.Tech. Cloud Computing is a four-semester programme and is designed for working professionals to impart them with a thorough knowledge of Big Data, Distributed Computing, Network and Security in Cloud, building Cloud-native applications, Cloud Economics, and more.
M.Tech. Cloud Computing is a BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP). BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes are UGC approved.
Option to pay fees using easy EMI with 0% interest and 0 down payment.
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- Programme Highlights
- Programme Curriculum
- Eligibility
- Fee Structure
- How to Apply
- Mode of Examination
- Mode of Learning
Programme Highlights
- The M.Tech. Cloud Computing is a Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP) spanning four semesters. BITS Pilani's Work Integrated Learning Programmes are approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
- Attend live-lectures from anywhere over an online technology-enabled platform. These live lectures would be conducted by faculty mostly on weekends or after business hours enabling working professionals to pursue the programme along with their jobs.
- The programme offers a set of courses that allow learners to gain expertise in understanding the design and development of Cloud native applications using existing services and APIs, along with the design and architectural choices made in a Cloud platform from a provider perspective.
- The programme makes use of simulation software, open source tools/frameworks and Public Cloud based deployment environments for hands-on labs and assignments.
- The Dissertation (Project Work) in the final semester enables students to apply concepts and techniques learnt during the programme.
- The programme uses a Continuous Evaluation System that assesses the learners over convenient and regular intervals. Such a system provides timely and frequent feedback and helps busy working professionals stay on course with the programme.
- The education delivery methodology is a blend of classroom and experiential learning. Experiential learning consists of lab exercises, assignments, case studies and work-integrated activities.
- Participants who successfully complete the programme will become members of an elite & global community of BITS Pilani Alumni.
- Option to submit fee using easy-EMI with 0% interest and 0 down payment.
Programme Curriculum
Participants need to take at least 12 courses towards coursework, and complete one Project/ Dissertation. The coursework requirement for the programme would consist of a set of core courses and electives. Core courses are compulsory for all participants, while electives can be chosen based on individual learning preferences.
First Semester
- Introduction to Parallel and Distributed Programming
- Network Fundamentals for Cloud
- Big Data Systems
- Cloud Computing
Second Semester
- Cloud Infrastructure and Systems Software
- Distributed Computing
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
Third Semester
- Elective 3
- Elective 4
- Elective 5
- Elective 6
Fourth Semester
- Dissertation
Electives
- Data Storage Technology and Networks
- Security Fundamentals for Cloud
- Cloud Economics
- API-driven Cloud Native Solutions
- DevOps for Cloud
- Design and Operation of Data Centers
- Data Warehousing
- Introduction to Data Science
- Infrastructure Management
- Stream Processing and Analytics
- Secure Software Engineering
- Scalable Services
- Edge Computing
For more information on programme curriculum download the programme brochure.
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.
Eligibility
- Employed professionals holding an Integrated First Degree of BITS or its equivalent such as B.E./M.Sc. and relevant exposure to systems disciplines, with at least 60% aggregate marks and minimum one year work experience after the completion of the degree in IT services and products industry, are eligible to apply.
- Minimum one year programming experience in C, Java or an equivalent language in backend systems OR a degree level course in a C/Java Programming
- Experience in Relational Database Management Systems with understanding of data schema, SQL queries and writing programs that access databases.
- It is strongly preferred that professionals have taken the following basic courses:
Computer Organisation and Operating Systems
Computer Networks
Data Structures and Algorithms
Fee Structure
For fee details, programme information and application instructions, please click here to download the Programme Brochure.
How to Apply
For application instructions, programme information and fee structure, please click here to download the Programme Brochure
Mode of Examination
For mode of examinations, please click here to download the programme brochure.
Mode of Learning
Mode of Learning
The Mode of Learning is based on a powerful educational approach called Work Integrated Learning. For detailed description of work integrated learning Click here
The benefits of the Work Integrated Learning Mode are as follows:
1) It enables Working Professionals to pursue the programme without any career break and along with their jobs.
2) The programme curriculum is designed for high relevance to sectors, industries and organisations the students are presently employed in.
3) Learning experience design also endeavours to integrate support and value addition by the Industry Mentors and employer organizations.
4) Enables working professionals to attend live-lectures from anywhere over an online technology-enabled platform. For the benefit of working professionals these live lectures are conducted by faculty mostly on weekends or after business hours.
5) Leverages the latest educational technologies to provide easy access to asynchronous learning materials, Learner support services and peer to peer collaboration etc.
6) Great emphasis on experiential learning by providing access to state of the art remote labs, virtual labs and cloud labs and simulations as applicable to individual courses.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
<The programme emphasises on Experiential Learning that allows learners to apply concepts learnt in the classroom in simulated, and real work situations. This is achieved through:
- Simulation Tools, & Environments: The programme makes use of simulation software, open source tools/frameworks and Public Cloud based deployment environments for hands-on labs and assignments
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
Continuous Assessment includes graded Assignments/ Quizzes, Mid-semester exam, and Comprehensive Exam.
CASE STUDIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Carefully chosen real-world cases & assignments are both discussed and used as problem-solving exercises during the programme.
DISSERTATION/ PROJECT WORK
The fourth semester offers an opportunity for learners to apply their knowledge gained during the programme to a real-world like complex project. The learner is expected to demonstrate understanding of vital principles learnt across semesters and their ability to successfully apply these concepts.