2012-13 the BITS Pilani Advantage

PROSPECTUS 2012-13 The BITS Pilani Advantage

• The only international branch campus of the internationally reputed Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani), India.

• The only off-shore campus of any Indian University to be accredited by NAAC with the highest grade “A” along with Pilani and Goa Campuses.

• Licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Government of Dubai.

• State-of-the-art campus with over 25 Engineering laboratories, well sourced library, advanced IT infrastructure and other facilities of international standards.

• Well qualiﬁed and highly experienced full-time faculty.

• Practice School (Industrial Internships) at more than 380 companies located in U.A.E., India and U.S.A.

• Academic ﬂexibilities like Dual Degree, Practice School, etc.

• Placements at globally reputed companies.

• Academic collaborations with reputed universities and research labs.

• Support services like student visas, transport and fully furnished hostels.

• Excellent facilities for sports, social and cultural activities and for all round development.

• Affordable fees with highly ﬂexible payment structure.

• Scholarships under various categories.

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus Inside

BITS Pilani 2 Message from the Director 3 BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus 4 Programmes Offered 5

First Degree & Higher Degree Programmes Educational Process Programme Details Practice School

Facilities, Support Services and Student Activities 20 Placements 24 Admissions 25 Fee Structure 26 Scholarships & Concessions 27 Special Moments in Time 28

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus Indian Technological University in the survey conducted by Outlook (27th June, 2011) and Electronics For You (May, 2011). It ranks among the top 10 Technical Universities of India in the surveys conducted by the India Today (18th July, 2011), The Week-India (5th June, 2011), Dataquest (13th Dec, 2011) and Competition Success Review (Jan, 2012). Dr. Kumar Mangalam Birla Now, under the leadership of Dr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Chancellor Aditya Birla Group, who was elected as Chancellor in 2008 and Dr. B.N. BITS Pilani Jain, Vice Chancellor, the Institute has embarked on a journey to become one of the leading universities in the world by the year 2020 “What is it that can empower a nation? The most obvious answer is through a new strategic plan entitled ‘Vision 2020’. education. Education that enhances livelihoods and education that is value-based. Education that gives roots and gives wings as well.”

Birla Institute of Technology and Science at Pilani (BITS, Pilani) is the top private Technological Institution in India declared as a deemed to be university since 1964. The great visionary late Mr. G.D. Birla was its Founder Chairman. BITS Pilani is located at Pilani in the state of Rajas- than and offers degree at all levels in Engineering, Sciences, Manage- ment and Pharmacy.

Late Dr. K.K. Birla, who took over as the Chairman in 1983, realized the need for providing top class higher education facility to greater number of promising students in science and technology, and under his patron- age, BITS started expanding by establishing three new campuses- BITS BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus Pilani, Dubai Campus in the year 2000, BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus in the year 2004 and BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus in the year 2008. In 2000, BITS Pilani became the ﬁrst Indian Higher Educa- tion Institution to set up a campus abroad, at Dubai, with the permission of University Grants Commission (UGC) and Ministry of HRD.

BITS Pilani attracts top ranking students from all over India and the admission process is highly competitive. It provides world class educa- BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus tion and helps in building a well rounded personality with ample opportunities for students to develop into responsible leaders and dynamic professionals in their careers. BITS has produced many distinguished alumni who occupy key positions all over the world.

BITS Pilani is accredited by The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous body setup by UGC, Government of India to accredit universities with the highest grade ‘A’ and a CGPA of 3.71 on a 4 point scale. BITS Pilani has emerged as the top private BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus 2

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus Message from the Director

Dr. R.K. Mittal Director and Senior Professor BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus

Welcome to BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, the only offshore campus of The academic flexibilities are complemented by a host of opportunities Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani), Rajas- to participate in and contribute to a variety of co-curricular and extra- than, India. From a modest beginning in 2000, today BITS Pilani, Dubai curricular activities. We lay emphasis on well-rounded personality Campus (BPDC) at Dubai International Academic City, Dubai, U.A.E development of the students and also in inculcating the values, creativ- has grown into a fully integrated International Campus. It has the distinc- ity, leadership, teamwork and integrity. We strive to develop each tion of being the first offshore campus of any Indian Higher Education BITSian to work with all vigor and values for the betterment of humanity, Institution. It gives the opportunity to study at a BITS Pilani Campus, at to be better persons and makers of tomorrow. an international destination and acquire qualifications recognized The Graduates from BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus have done exception- worldwide. ally well in all spheres of life and earned name and fame for themselves BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus carries forward the Charter of the brand and made their Alma Mater proud. The strong networks of the BITS “BITS Pilani” and is committed to the highest standards of academic Pilani Alumni, its ambassadors, spread all over the globe, holding excellence. It provides latest technology, learning tools, and a conducive leading positions in industry and academia alike, are a testimony to the environment to the students to become top technocrats, professionals, BITS Pilani's focus of nurturing individuals in the pursuit of excellence. entrepreneurs, leaders or researchers and responsible global citizens. Choosing a university for higher education is one of the most significant The unique system of education with flexibilities and options to students decisions to shape your career and life. You will find here all the essential like Electives, Practice School Programme etc. gives us a distinct charac- information on BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, the programmes offered and ter. In the Practice School Programme students are exposed to the admission procedures. professional work environment and get the hands on experience in I invite you to visit our website www.bits-dubai.ac.ae to learn more. solving real life problems. The rigorous syllabi and competitive environment not only instill a passion for knowledge but also attempt to teach how to apply the acquired knowledge.

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus (BPDC) is the branch campus of the interna- As on date, 1,790 students have graduated from our Campus. Our tionally reputed Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS alumni are in leading positions in diverse fields across the world. They Pilani), India and the largest institution in Dubai International Academic have been recruited by more than 500 prestigious companies around the City. Set-up in the year 2000 in association with ETA-Net, we offer quality world such as Microsoft, Sony Ericsson, Oracle etc. in the U.S.A., Engineering education to the residents of U.A.E., Gulf and other Siemens, L & T, Emirates Airlines etc. in the U.A.E., and Infosys, Wipro, countries Tata Consultancy etc. in India and many companies from other countries. Several students have completed or pursuing Masters and Ph.D We imbibe the same rich traditions and academic standards of Birla Programmes from more than 65 leading universities such as Stanford, Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Rajasthan, India, delivering Cornell, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, Carnegie Mellon in the U.S.A., the excellence in technological learning with continuous innovation in curricu- University of Toronto, Canada; University of Manchester, U.K., Nanyang lum and pedagogy, pervasive industry engagement through Practice Technological University, Singapore etc. Many alumni are also success- School and an enriched campus life. ful entrepreneurs. We have more than 1,600 students admitted from over 20 countries We have academic collaborations with several leading universities for world-wide. The vibrant campus has an excellent academically condu- student exchange, faculty exchange, admission into Graduate cive infrastructure along with well experienced, highly qualified and Programmes, Joint Research, etc. dedicated faculty and staff who are committed to fulfilling the students’ aspirations and shaping them as competent professionals. The professional activities at the campus have no parallel and the campus is among the very few institutions in the Middle East to have The academic programmes and opportunities transform the students. recognized student chapters of professional societies such as IEEE, They acquire learning skills, creativity, teamwork and leadership. The ASHRAE, ASME, SAE, ACM etc. rigorous syllabi not only instill in them, a passion for knowledge but also attempt to teach them how to apply that knowledge to real situations. In We also offer exhaustive opportunities to students to participate in a the Practice School Programme students are exposed to the work variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. We lay emphasis environment and get the hands on experience in solving real life on well-rounded personality development and the several laurels our problems during their educational years. We have a collaboration with students have won at the various national and international events are a over 380 reputed companies across U.A.E to offer Practice School testimony to this. (internship) to our students. BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus is headed by Dr. R.K. Mittal in the capacity of Director. Dr. R.K. Mittal’s career spans over 36 years, marked by distinct academic and administrative achievements.

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus Programmes Offered

First Degree Programmes:

B.E. (Hons.) Chemical Engineering

B.E. (Hons.) Electrical & Electronics Engineering

B.E. (Hons.) Mechanical Engineering

B.E. (Hons.) Computer Science

B.E. (Hons.) Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

B.E. (Hons.) Biotechnology

B.E. (Hons.) Electronics & Communication Engineering

M.Sc. (Tech.) Information Systems

Higher Degree Programmes:

M.E. Programmes

• M.E. Design Engineering

• M.E. Biotechnology

• M.E. Microelectronics

• M.E. Software Systems

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in two streams

• Engineering and Technology Management

• IT Enabled Services Management 5

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus Educational Process- First Degree Programmes

The mission of BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus is industry and the students with the Practice structure with the academic requirements to prepare youth to act as leaders for the School option get a flavour of professional spelt out in terms of number of courses and promotion of economic and industrial develop- world. units rather than number of years. The courses ment of the region and the world, and to play a are structured in such a way that the student The performance of the students in each responsible role in the society. BITS Pilani has will be able to finish the programme in eight course registered is continuously evaluated by been following semester system with continu- semesters. The flexibility of the Institute allows the faculty throughout the semesters in terms ous evaluation since its inception. The educa- the student to do the programme at a faster of tests, quizzes, assignments, projects, labora- tional programmes are modular and flexible. pace and finish it earlier than eight semesters tory work, etc. followed by a comprehensive The same philosophy is replicated at its Dubai or at a slower pace to finish it in more than examination at the end of the semester. The Campus. eight semesters. students thereby get large number of opportu- The degree programmes are based on the nities to reveal their learning. The continuous (a) B.E.(Hons.): These programmes in principle that a set of courses make up the evaluation provides a regular feedback to the Engineering are Mathematics and hard structure where each course is self contained, students to know where they stand, thus, science based, and incorporate up-to-date but nevertheless, acts as a bridge between enabling them to improve and to cultivate techniques of analysis and synthesis in the what proceeds and what comes after. It is an habits of regular study and face challenges. respective discipline. attempt to awaken curiosity in the minds of the The integrated First Degree Programmes are (b) M.Sc.(Tech.): These programmes are students and train them to think scientifically offered at the first tier with the nomenclature based on soft sciences and are technological and to enable them to face the unfamiliar. B.E. (Hons.) and M.Sc. (Tech.) from the Dubai in character. Through the Practice School Programme, we Campus. These are level-wise equivalent have established purposeful linkages with the degrees and are based on the modular The structure and the requirements of the First Degree Programmes.

1. The category-wise structure of each programme: Number of Units Number of Category Required Courses Required (I) General Institutional Requirement Humanities Electives 8 3 Science Foundation 12 6 Mathematics Foundation 12 4 Engineering Foundation 6 2 Technical Arts 10 4 General Awareness/ Professional Courses 3 to 6 1 to 3 Sub-Total 51 to 54 20 to 22 (II) Discipline Requirement Core 33 to 48 10 to 16 Elective 12 to 27 4 to 9 Sub-Total 57 to 60 15 to 20 (III) Open Electives 15 to 27 5 to 9 Coursework Sub-Total 126 (min) 40 (min) (IV) PS-I and II or Thesis 25 or 9 to 16 2 or 1 Total 141 (min) 41 (min)

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus 2. Courses under General Institutional Requirement: a) General Biology, Biology Laboratory, General Chemistry, Chemistry Laboratory, Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves, and Physics Laboratory under the head of Science Foundation. b) Mathematics I, II and III under Mathematics Foundation. c) Electrical Sciences and Thermodynamics under the head of Engineering Foundation. d) Computer Programming, Workshop Practice, Engineering Graphics, and Technical Report Writing under the head of Technical Arts. e) Principles of Economics and Principles of Management under the head of General Awareness / Professional courses. f ) Courses from Languages and Literature, History and Philosophy, Political and Social Sciences, Fine Arts and Professional Arts under the head of Humanities Electives.

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Foundation Foundation DCC / DCC / DCC / EL DCC / EL

Courses Courses HEL / OEL HEL / OEL PS -1 HEL / OEL HEL / OEL OR

(Only for PS Option) for (Only

I SEM II SEM III SEM IV SEM SUM V SEM VI SEM

SEM Semester TS SUM Summer Term EL HEL Humanities Electives DCC Discipline Core Courses PS-I Practice School I PS-II PS-II Practice School II TS Thesis - Seminar HALF + VII SEM VIII SEM EL Electives SUM OEL Open Electives

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus B.E. (Hons.) Chemical Engineering

Programme Overview: Chemical Engineering is undoubtedly the most Career Opportunities: versatile of Engineering Disciplines. No facet of modern civilization can be Our Graduates in Chemical Engineering are employed as envisioned without some applications and contributions from Chemical Chemical Engineers, Managers and Executives in reputed Engineers. It encompasses anything and everything from petroleum and companies, such as: petrochemicals, drugs and pharmaceuticals, paper, cement, ceramics and • Gujarat Flurochemicals Ltd, India. glass, polymers and plastics, food processing and products, paints and dyes, textiles and synthetic fibers, nylon and rubber, etc. Chemical Engineering is a • Gulf Petrochem LLC, U.A.E. dynamic discipline, adaptive to the changing educational emphasis, helping the • Schlumberger, U.A.E. Chemical Engineer to keep up with the changing industrial needs and make • Waterbird Water Treatment LLC, U.A.E. significant contributions to the society. Further, the strong scientific, mathematical and technical background found in Chemical Engineering education is Several Graduates are pursuing higher studies in Chemical allowing the profession to enter new inter-disciplinary fields like Catalysis, Engineering, Chemical Process Engineering, Petroleum Colloid Science, Combustion, Electrochemical Engineering, Polymer Technol- Engineering, Management etc. at universities such as: ogy, Food Processing and Biotechnology. The future of Chemical Engineering •. Carnegie Mellon, U.S.A. lies with these continuing trends towards greater diversity. • Syracuse University, U.S.A. Programme Outcome: In developed economies like the U.S.A. and Western • University College, London, U.K. Europe, Chemical Engineering has consistently been the discipline of choice for • University of California, U.S.A. the brightest of the students for more than a decade. Chemical Engineers are • Herriot Watt, U.K. sought by Petroleum Companies, Pharmaceutical Industries, Cement, Paper and Textiles manufacturers, Food Industries etc. The largest growth in employment is occurring in up-and-coming fields that show tremendous potential like Biotechnology, Electronics, Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, Environmental Clean-up and Biomedical Implants which offer tremendous possibilities for Chemical Engineers. Discipline Core Courses: • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics • Kinetics & Reactor Design • Chemical Process Technology • Heat Transfer Operations • Process Design Decisions • Mass Transfer Operations • Environmental Pollution Control • Process Equipment Design • Process Plant Safety • Transport Phenomena • Biochemical Engineering • Combustion Engineering • Selected Chemical Engineering Operations • Computer Aided Process Plant Design • Corrosion Engineering • Process Control • Refrigeration & Air Conditioning • Advanced Process Control • Special Projects 8

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus B.E. (Hons.) Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Programme Overview: Electrical & Electronics Engineering is a broad ﬁeld Career Opportunities: that encompasses many sub-ﬁelds including those that deal with electrical Our Graduates in Electrical & Electronics Engineering are power generation and transmission, automatic control systems, electronics and employed as Electrical Engineers, Project Engineers, Design telecommunications. Electrical & Electronics Engineers apply the theories of Engineers, Service Engineers, Sales Engineers etc. in reputed electricity, electronics and electromagnetics to design, develop and operate companies such as: these systems. Besides research and development, Electrical Engineers are • ABB, U.A.E. involved in manufacture, installation and sale of electrical and electronic • Halliburton, K.S.A. equipment and are employed by a variety of organizations which produce, use • Honeywell, U.A.E. or service these systems. • J. Ray McDermott, U.A.E. Programme Outcome: Upon completion of this programme, Graduates will • L&T Electrical & Automation, U.A.E. be able to pursue a career in Electrical & Electronics Engineering in industries • MAERSK,U.A.E. that deal with Building Management Systems, Home Automation, Power • Merrill Lynch, U.A.E. Systems, Digital Communications etc or pursue Graduate studies or research in • Petrofac International, U.A.E. the areas of specialization such as Telecommunication, System Design, Power • Siemens LLC, U.A.E. Systems and allied branches. • Steinweg Sharaf,U.A.E. Discipline Core Courses: • Unilever, U.A.E. • Analog Electronics Several Graduates have been admitted in well known institu- • Data Structures & Algorithms tions for doing their Masters in Electrical Engineering, Applied • Electromechanical Energy Conversion Sciences, Aeronautics & Astronautics, Communications, Digital • Power Systems Signal Processing, Wireless Communications etc. Some of the • Electronic Devices & Integrated Circuits reputed universities are: • Communication Systems • Carnegie Mellon University, U.S.A. • Digital Electronics & Computer Organization • Stanford University, U.S.A. • Digital Signal Processing • Texas A & M University, U.S.A. • Digital Communication • University of Birmingham, U.K. • Computer Based Control Systems • University at Buffalo, U.S.A. • Combinatorial Mathematics • University of Melbourne, Australia • Modern Control Systems • University of Southern California, U.S.A. • Medical Instrumentation • University of Texas, U.S.A. • Microelectronic Circuits • University of Toronto, Canada • Electromagnetic Fields & Waves • Mobile Telecommunications and Networking • Analog & Digital VLSI Design • Power Electronics • Electromagnetic Fields & Microwave Engineering • Discrete Mathematical Structures • Advanced Power Systems • Electronic Measurements & Instrumentation • Satellite Communication • Special Projects

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus B.E. (Hons.) Mechanical Engineering

Programme Overview: Mechanical Engineering is the broadest of the Career Opportunities: Engineering professions. The programme of study includes basic subjects The Middle East Region has a need for Mechanical Engineers common to different engineering ﬁelds, fundamental subjects important to all for major sectors like HVAC, Petrochemical, Construction Mechanical Engineers and specialization in one or more areas of Mechanical Industries and energy sectors. Mechanical Engineers who have Engineering. Mechanical Engineers learn to solve Engineering problems in graduated from BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus are employed as CAD, Energy Conversion and Energy Management, HVAC, Materials, Design, Project Engineers, Quality Engineers, Consultants, Sales Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation. The actual job functions which Engineers etc. in reputed companies such as: Mechanical Engineers perform vary widely as well. Mechanical Engineers work • Baker Hughes, U.A.E. & India in design, research and development, manufacturing, service and maintenance, • Daikin-McQuay ME, U.A.E. as well as technical sales, in almost every modern industry. • Det Norske Veritas, U.A.E. Programme Outcome: Upon completion of this programme, Graduates will • ETA M&E, U.A.E. be able to demonstrate and apply fundamental knowledge and methodologies • Frost & Sullivan, India of Mechanical Engineering with speciﬁc emphasis on Computer Aided Design • Hindustan Unilever, India and Manufacturing, Thermal Equipment Design, Robotics and Automation etc. • IRCA Middle East, U.A.E. Graduates would acquire skills needed for designing, analyzing and trouble- • J. Ray McDermott, U.A.E. shooting of Mechanical Engineering systems. • L&T, U.A.E. Discipline Core Courses: • Mott Macdonald, U.A.E. • Design of Machine Elements Several Graduates have gone abroad for doing their Masters in • Power Plant Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics etc. at universities such as: • Transport Phenomena II • Anhalt University of Applied Science, Germany • Prime Movers & Fluid Machines • Cardiff University, U.K. • Production Techniques • Cornell University, U.S.A. • Computer Aided Design • Monash University, Australia • University of Michigan, U.S.A. • Advanced Mechanics of Solids & Kinematics • University of Southern California, U.S.A. • Production Planning & Control • University of Technology, Sydney, Australia • Dynamics of Machines & Vibrations • Computer Aided Manufacturing • Automotive Vehicles • Advances in Material Science • Mechanical Equipment Design • Composite Materials & Design • Quality Control Assurance & Reliability • Refrigeration & Air Conditioning • Precision Engineering • Project Appraisal • Special Projects

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus B.E. (Hons.) Computer Science

Programme Overview: Computer Science (CS) plays an important role in Career Opportunities: the society because of the automation of a variety of day-to-day applications. Our Computer Science Graduates are employed as Software Design of customized software, web-based information systems, gaming Engineers, Software Design Engineers, Development Engin- systems, search engines, distributed computing, mobile applications, cloud eers and System Engineers in globally reputed companies such enabled applications and workflow architectures are all examples of projects as: that a Computer Science Engineer might work on. The entire gamut of products • Al Futtaim Systems, U.A.E. and services that are being used today from airline reservations to on-line • Dell Int'l Services, India shopping to office automation systems to rocket launching are all created by • Emirates Airlines, U.A.E. Computer Science Engineers. Apart from this, they also focus on improving • Infosys, India software reliability, network security, information retrieval systems or may even • LG Electronics, U.A.E. work as consultants in various sectors like Banking, Finance and Education. • Microsoft, U.S.A. Programme Outcome: Upon completion of the program, Graduates will be • Oracle, U.S.A. able to demonstrate and apply their analysis and design skills in building • Siemens LLC, U.A.E software systems and products, and in providing business services. Not only will • Sony Ericsson, U.S.A. they be able to work closely with professionals from other disciplines, they will • Standard Chartered Bank, U.A.E. also be trained to evolve rapidly, reflecting the changes in technology and the • Tata Consultancy, India practices and preferences of employers. • WIPRO, India

Discipline Core Courses: Several Graduates have joined well known institutions for higher • Computers & Programming studies in Computer Science, Information Technology, Multime- • Data Structures & Algorithms dia and Animation, Security Informatics and Business Adminis- • Advanced Computer Organization tration. Some of the reputed universities are: • Columbia University, U.S.A. • Theory of Computation • Cornell University, U.S.A. • Database Systems • Duke University, U.S.A. • Programming Languages & Compiler Construction • Indian Institute of Management, India • Operating Systems • Mc Masters University, U.K. • Digital Electronics & Computer Organization • Stanford University, U.S.A. • University of Melbourne, Australia • Telecommunication Switching Systems & Networks • University of Texas, U.S.A. • Parallel Computing • Web Services and Service Oriented Architecture • Real Time Systems • Computer Networks • Computer Graphics • Graphical User Interfaces • Combinatorial Mathematics • Discrete Mathematical Structures • Data Mining • Software for Embedded Systems • Object Oriented Programming and Design • Selected Topics in Computer Science • Special Projects • Software Engineering 8 11

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus B.E. (Hons.) Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

Programme Overview: Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering is the Career Opportunities: engineering specialization focused on the principle and operation of measuring Our Graduates in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering instruments which are used in design and conﬁguration of automated systems. are employed as Design Engineers, Instrumentation Engineers, Graduates typically work for industries with automated processes, such as Service Engineers, Sales Engineers etc in reputed companies chemical, process or manufacturing plants, with the goal of improving system such as: productivity, reliability, safety, optimization and stability. The modern day • Baker Hughes, U.A.E. & India instrumentation and measurement is more electronic in nature than conven- • Bharat Petroleum, India tional methods like mechanical and hydraulic. Thus, there is an equal impor- • Det Norske Veritas, Singapore tance of electronics and instrumentation in this programme. • Du Telecom, U.A.E. Programme Outcome: Upon completion of this programme, Graduates will • Honeywell, U.A.E. be able to demonstrate and apply fundamental knowledge and methodologies • J. Ray McDermott, U.A.E. of Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering with speciﬁc emphasis on • Petrofac International, U.A.E. Electronics, Instrumentation, Medical Instrumentation, Computer Control, • Steinweg Sharaf, U.A.E. Process Instrumentation Applications etc. Graduates would acquire skills • Sony Gulf, U.A.E. needed for designing, analyzing and trouble-shooting Instrumentation Systems. The Gulf Region has a need for Instrumentation Engineers for major sectors like Several Graduates have also joined well known institutions for Petrochemical Industries, Construction Industries, Medical Industries and doing their Masters in Systems Engineering, Biomedical Electrical Power Generation. With the growth of these sectors, the demand for Engineering, Operations Research etc. Some of the reputed Instrumentation Engineers is also rising. universities are: • Cornell University, U.A.E. Discipline Core Courses: • Duke University, U.S.A. • Data Structures & Algorithms • Illinois Institute of Technology, U.S.A. • Industrial Instrumentation & Control • Texas A & M University, U.S.A. • University of Texas, U.S.A. • Microelectronic Circuits • University of Berlin, Germany • Electronic Instruments & Instrumentation Technology • Analog Electronics • Electromechanical Energy Conversion • Transducers & Measurement Systems • Digital Electronics & Computer Organization • Analysis Instrumentation • Optoelectronic Instruments • Fiber optics and Optoelectronics • Telecommunication Switching Systems & Networks • Digital Systems • Real Time Systems • Process Control • Electronic Measurements & Instrumentation • Medical Instrumentation • Electronic Devices & Integrated Circuits • Power Electronics • Special Projects 12

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus B.E. (Hons.) Biotechnology

Programme Overview: B.E. (Hons) Biotechnology is a new degree that Career Opportunities: provides students with the core knowledge of Biology, fundamental training in Graduates of B.E. (Hons.) Biotechnology are able to: basic scientific concepts and techniques as well as prepare them to be at the • Get multidisciplinary job opportunities in Biotech Industries. forefront of innovating and creating new technologies that meet the needs of a • Get absorbed in Pharmaceutical Industries, Bio Medical, global society. Biotechnology is having an increasingly important impact on a Medical, Agricultural and Allied Industries, R&D Departments number of sectors and disciplines. These include Scientific, Industrial, Health and Agricultural applications. Biotechnology derives the fruitful applications of or MNCs as Bioengineers / Biotechnology Professionals. Biology for the benefit of human welfare. The convergence of basic sciences • Get employed in the areas of planning, production and into Biotechnology today has revolutionized the scientific advancements in the management of Bioprocess Industries. field of Genomics and Proteomics, Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Some companies that have recruited our first batch of Graduates Nanobiotechnology, Intellectual Property Rights, Bioinformatics and Environ- are ICT Health- U.A.E., Linaria Chemicals-Thailand, Merck Sharp mental Biotechnology. and Dohme - U.A.E., Saurav Chemicals Ltd-India, Telematics Programme Outcome: Upon completion of this programme, Graduates can Networking & Communications LLC –U.A.E. etc. work in many areas such as Food, Agriculture, Healthcare, Forestry, Environ- Graduates have also joined well known institutions for doing their ment, Minerals, Oil and Gas Recovery and Industrial Processes to develop new Masters in Biotechnology, Bioscience, Biomedical Sciences, bioproducts and processes, and to modify existing ones. Clinical Biotechnology, Biopharmaceuticals etc. Some of the Future scenarios are far beyond our widest imagination as more and more reputed universities are: global business giants are going into Industrial and Genetic Research that may • University of Leeds, Leeds, U.K. benefit millions of people all over the globe. There is also an increasing integra- • University of Bradford, U.K. tion of Engineering in Industry and Health Sciences which promises a great • The State University of New York at Buffalo, U.S.A. revolution in new technologies. • University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Discipline Core Courses: • University of Alberta, Canada • Genetics • Cell Physiology • Industrial Microbiology and Bioprocess Engineering • Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology • Genomics • Proteomics • Biophysical Chemistry • Experiments in Biotechnology • Molecular Biology of Cell • Genetic Engineering Techniques • Recombinant DNA Technology • Introduction to Immunology and Immunotechnology • Cell & Tissue Culture Technology • Introduction to Bioinformatics • Special Projects

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus B.E. (Hons.) Electronics & Communication

Programme Overview: The Electronics and Communication Engineering Career Opportunities: Programme reﬂects the wide diversity of Communication and Data Transmis- The Electronics and Communication Industries continue to be sion Technologies which we all accept as a vital part of our everyday lives from major growth areas all over the world and offer excellent job traditional radio, telegraphy and microwave systems to state- of-the-art optical, opportunities. The thorough knowledge in electronics provides satellite and cellular (mobile) communication systems. Students taking this students with a versatile and wide-ranging background to degree learn about the operating principles and design of devices ranging from support the candidates in Electronic and Communication mobile phones to wireless networks and satellite communication systems. If you Engineering, development and production of Communication have an enquiring mind and have a broad interest in electronics, together with a Systems, electronic design for Communication Systems, wish to pursue a career in Communication Systems, this programme is for you. design, development and production of computer-based systems including hardware, software and signal processing Programme Outcome: Upon completion of this programme, Graduates will aspects for a wide range of applications namely; Industrial, be able to design, develop, install, test and maintain communications systems. General Computing, Communications, Aerospace, Military, etc. You will be transformed into a well-trained professional Engineer with the skills The ﬁrst batch of Electronics & Communication Engineers will and vision to enable you to progress further in your career path as an Electron- graduate this year. ics & Communication Engineer in this rapidly changing knowledge-based economy. The programme will also equip you to pursue Post Graduate studies.

Discipline Core Courses: • Analog Electronics • Microelectronics Circuits • Digital Electronics & Computer Organizations • Modern Communication Technologies • Information Theory & Coding • Communication Networks • Data Structures and Algorithms • Computer Networks • Digital Signal Processing • Digital Communication • Electromagnetic Fields & Microwave Engineering • Analog & Digital VLSI Design • Satellite Communication • Telecommunication Switching System & Networks • Multimedia computing • Special Projects

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus M.Sc. (Tech.) Information Systems

Program Overview: The M.Sc. (Tech.) Programme is basically multidiscipli- Career Opportunities nary and technological in character and designed to meet the requirements of Graduates in M.Sc. (Tech.) Information Systems go into a range newly emerging professional activities. Information Systems (IS) deals with of Information and IT/Computing related jobs in a variety of conversion of data into information which paves way for knowledge discovery. different employment sectors. There are good opportunities for This is very important in current business scenario as it helps in strategic the Graduates to ﬁnd employment in the following sectors: decision making. This program on Information Systems gives to the students a • IT / Computing good exposure in Computer Software and Software Engineering techniques, • Internet / Web / New Media both at the conceptual and application levels. The programme includes courses • E-learning / Education like Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Data Mining, Software Engineer- • Library / Information Systems ing, Computer Organization and Architecture etc. • Banking / Finance Program Outcome: Upon completion of the program, students will have • Mobile Applications Development gained in-depth and practical knowledge in Information Systems. We train our students so that they can emerge as successful Information Analysts, Software Designers, Software Developers, Systems Developers, Systems Analysts, Business Analysts, Database Administrators, Programmers, Network Develop- ers etc. This programme is also suitable for students interested in taking up advanced research in Information Systems. Graduates will have great chances of getting very lucrative job offers from the GIS Industries like ESRI, globally reputed IT companies like Siemens, Dell, Wipro, Infosys etc. Discipline Core Courses: • Computer Concepts and Software Systems • Object Oriented Programming and Design • Software Development for Portable Devices • Program, Data & File Structures • Database Systems & Applications • Software Engineering • Structures of Programming Languages • Computer Organization and Architecture • Management Information Systems • Operating Systems • Data Structures & Algorithms • Information Systems Project • Data Mining • Modeling & Decision Systems • Parallel Computing • Software for Embedded Systems • Educational Software • Advanced Algorithms & Complexity • Real Time Systems • Data Storage Technologies & Networks • Computer Networks • Network Programming • Computer Graphics • Geographical Information Systems • Graphical User Interfaces 15

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus M.E. PROGRAMMES

M.E. Design Engineering M.E. Biotechnology

Programme Overview: The M.E. Design Engineering Programme Programme Overview: The Higher Degree M.E. Biotechnology of aims at equipping a Mechanical Engineer with specific skill sets required BITS PiIani attracts students from various interdisciplinary areas of Life to be a Design Engineer. Design Engineering is a generic term that Sciences & Pharmacy, since it draws on the pure Biological Sciences covers multiple engineering disciplines including but not limited to and in many instances is also dependent on knowledge and methods Mechanical Engineering. It deals with a branch of study that sets a from outside the sphere of Biology. The curriculum emphasizes on the direction to the design effort. A Design Engineer usually leads a project principles of Biotechnology with hands on training in Molecular Biology. or designs the overall framework or a new product or a system or the The programme offers courses with a proper blend of disciplines like most far reaching parts. He / She directs the designers / drafters on Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell biology & Tissue Culture sub-system designs of a project’s more routine parts as necessary which enables the student to hone up the required skills set to handle the through prototyping, engineering drawings, production, CAD, etc. In current and forth-coming challenges in this technological area like Health collaboration with Marketing Professionals and other industrial design- Care (medical), Crop Production and Agriculture and products such as ers, he / she develops the product from a concept to specification and biodegradable plastics and biofuels. The overall aim of the programme is further directs the design effort throughout. to educate next-generation leaders and to translate knowledge in a Bioscience-based engineering discipline fusing engineering analysis and We train our M.E. Design Engineering Graduate with integrated systems synthesis with modern Molecular-to-Genomic Biology. thinking and equip them with a set of tools, techniques, and concepts that enables his / her analytical visualization of similarities among complex Curriculum: The curriculum for the M.E. Biotechnology Programme technological challenges leading to solving problems in a diverse range has been specially designed to ensure that the student acquires a of industries. well-rounded academic qualification having core competency skills in Biotechnology and an understanding of generic courses namely: Molecu- Curriculum: The curriculum for the M.E. Design Engineering lar Mechanism for Gene Expression, Environmental Biotechnology, Programme has been specially designed to ensure transformation of a Microbial & Fermentation Technology, Cell & Tissue Culture Technology, Mechanical Engineering Graduate into a full-fledged Design Engineer. Plant Biotechnology, Experimental Techniques, etc. Further, student’s The student acquires a well-rounded academic qualification having core skills will be honed to be an efficient Biotechnology Professional, through competency skills in Design Engineering and an understanding of a couple of elective courses out of a pool of elective courses such as: generic courses namely: Finite Element Methods, Mechanical System Bioinformatics, Genetic Engineering, Biomolecular Modeling, Enzymol- Design, Materials Technology & Testing, Computer Aided Analysis and ogy, Biochemical Engineering, Bioprocess Technology, Recombinant Design, Dynamics and Vibration, Mechanisms and Robotics, etc. DNA Technology, Molecular Immunology, Biostatistics, Biomodelling, Further, student’s skills will be honed to be an efficient Design Engineer- and Human Genetics. In addition, the student needs to carry out a disser- ing Professional, through a couple of elective courses out of a pool of tation during the final semester. courses such as: Tribology, Fracture Mechanics, Instrumentation and Applied Electronics, Design Projects, Introduction to MEMS, Mechatron- ics, Concurrent Engineering, Nondestructive Testing Techniques, Advanced Composites, Experimental Stress Analysis Techniques. The Student programme encourages students to develop a diverse background in Speak order to expand individual talents and respond to the emerging opportunities in the field. The students will also get an exposure to design and "A well tailored Post Graduate Program suitable for working analyze software tools such as CATIA, ANSYS & MATLAB during the professionals can only be delivered by BITS Pilani, Dubai course of study. In addition, the student needs to carry out a dissertation. Campus without any compromise on academic proficiency. I believe that the Design Engineering Masters Program from BITS is well equipped to help me achieve my desired career growth."

Abraham Jose- Mechanical Engineer Wade Adams Contracting Currently pursuing M.E. Design Engineering 16

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus M.E. PROGRAMMES

M.E. Microelectronics M.E. Software Systems

Programme Overview: Microelectronics is a field related to study Programme Overview: M.E. Software Systems Programme has and microfabrication of electronic components which help miniaturizing been specially designed to ensure development of systems theory the size of electronic circuits and systems made from semiconductors. approaches in Software Engineering context. It involves a focused study Many components of normal electronic design such as transistors, of major components of software and their architecture & interactions in capacitors etc., have their microelectronic equivalent. They are a variety of categories of software systems namely: Application Software employed in today’s chip technologies that accommodate analog, digital and System Software. These software categories find applications in and mixed signal circuits on micro-dimensional semiconductor wafers. Computer Reservation Systems, Air Traffic Control, Military Command As techniques improve, the scale of microelectronic components and Control Systems, Telecommunication Networks, Web Browsers, continue to decrease. At smaller scales, the relative impact of intrinsic Content Management Systems, Database Management Systems, circuit properties such as interconnections (called the parasitic effects) Expert Systems, Word Processors, and so on. Further, care has been may become more significant. The M.E. Microelectronics Programme taken to expose students in the emerging area of Mobile Programming. aims at offering courses that provide necessary skill sets required by a The M.E. Software Systems Pogramme aims at offering courses that Microelectronics Design Engineer to find ways to compensate for or to provide necessary skill sets required by Software Systems Engineers. minimize these effects, while always delivering smaller, faster, and We train our M.E. Software Systems Graduate, via a carefully designed cheaper devices in line with the current technological developments. curriculum and suitable pedagogy, to be capable of changing the practice of design and implementation of software systems by employing afford- We train our M.E. Microelectronics Graduate, via a carefully designed able designs and innovative implementation of large and complex curriculum and suitable pedagogy, that attempts to fill the ever widening software. gap between demand and supply of skilled professionals in the area of

Microelectronic Systems arising out of the phenomenal changes in Curriculum: The student acquires a well-rounded academic qualifica- Integrated Circuits (IC) Technology on one-hand and the shrinking tion having core competency skills in software systems through an under- process geometries (that consistently miniaturizes electronic systems & standing of generic courses such as: Object Oriented Analysis and products) on the other-hand. Design, Software Engineering and Management, Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Software Architecture, Research Practice etc. Further, Curriculum: The curriculum for the M.E. Microelectronics Programme student’s skills will be honed to be an efficient Software Systems Profes- has been specially designed to ensure transformation of a EEE / ECE / sional, through a couple of elective courses out of a pool of elective EIE Graduate into a full-fledged Microelectronics Engineer. Students courses such as: Network Security, Network Programming, Parallel acquire a well-rounded academic qualification having core competency Computing, Internet Working Technologies, Software for Embedded skills in Microelectronics and an understanding of generic courses such Systems, Computer Networks, Mobile Computing, Mobile Application as: Physics and Modeling of Microelectronic Devices, IC Fabrication Development, Multimedia Computing, Software Development Standards, Technology, VLSI Design, Analog IC Design, and so on. Further, Advanced Compilation Techniques, Software Testing Methodologies, student’s skills will be trained to be an efficient Microelectronics Profes- Pervasive Computing, Distributed Data Systems and Software Develop- sional, through a set of three elective courses out of a pool of courses ment Standards. In addition, the student needs to carry out a disserta- such as: VLSI Test and Testability, Digital Signal Processing, Fault tion, during the final semester. Tolerant System Design, Embedded System Design, Advanced Analog and Mixed Signal Design, Data Compression, Advanced Architecture and Performance Evaluation, RF Microelectronics, Optoelectronic Student “I completed my Bachelor’s of Engineering in the year 2010 and Speak Devices, Circuits and Systems, Integrated Electronic System Design, enrolled myself for M.E. Microelectronics. The decision to join BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus has been advantageous to me. I am Mobile and Personal Communication. In addition to the above, every extremely satisfied with the quality of materials and facilities student will pursue a dissertation during the final semester. obtained here. The teaching staff is very supportive and offer detailed knowledge of the course by combining latest advances in modern Microelectronics.”

Nilay Vinod Acharya Currently pursuing M.E. Micreoelctronics 15 17

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Programme Overview: The M.B.A. Programme is offered exclusively Productive Maintenance, Software Project Management etc for Engineer- for Engineers in order to equip them with the necessary business and ing & Technology Management and Database Management Systems, management skills required to run an organization successfully. The e-Business and Internet Marketing, Internet Security and Cyber-laws, M.B.A. Programme offers two streams: Internetworking Technologies, Expert Systems, Services Management System, Software Project Management etc for gaining the required skill • Engineering and Technology Management sets in IT Enabled Services Management. In addition to the above, every • IT Enabled Services Management student will pursue a dissertation for one full semester.

As the world of technology continues to change relentlessly spiraling upwards, rapid changes in various pioneering areas concerning Engineering & Technology are inevitable and are being observed by one and all. Career (advancement) opportunities are awaiting those who are successful in managing the changes applicable to the typical business / organizational set-up in which he /she is in. The stream in Engineering & Technology Management addresses the above need. It is speciﬁcally designed for working professionals who are associated with Engineering Industries pertaining to core areas in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Biotechnology, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, etc.

The IT Enabled Services Management stream is speciﬁcally designed for those working professionals who are associated with IT enabled services in various Engineering, Computer and Software Industries. A specialization such as this will enable the professionals to take up jobs in various areas such as: Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Back Ofﬁce Operations /Revenue Accounting /Data Entry and also several focused areas such as: Finance & Accounting /HR Services, Translation Services, Content Development / Animation / Engineering and Design / GIS. Other allied IT enabled services include Remote Education, Data Search, Market Research, and Network Management & Consultancy Services.

Curriculum: The curriculum for the M.B.A. Programme comprises of a set of about 15 to 20 named courses which are fundamental to a Masters Programme in Management namely: Organizational Behavior, Manage- rial Economics, Financial & Management Accounting, Negotiation Skills and Techniques, Financial & Management Accounting, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Production and Operation Manage- ment, Supply Chain Management, Management Information Systems, Business Policy & Strategic Management, International Business,etc. Furthermore, a student is trained in the speciﬁc streams through a set of 4-6 elective courses namely: Technology Management, R&D Manage- ment, recent advances in ETM, Internetworking Technologies, Manufac- turing Strategy, Total Quality Management, Project Management, Total

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus Practice School (Internship) Programme

BITS Pilani is a pioneer in the field of university-industry linkage The First Degree PS Programme has two components: and its bold and radical innovation in this regard has no parallel. • PS-I of eight weeks duration - During the summer following the second year, and is the first exposure to the world of work. The Practice School (PS) Programme is a controlled simulation • PS-II of 5½ months duration - During one of the semesters of of real life where the student relates and applies his classroom the final year. knowledge and skills to the real issues faced by the industry. PS is a part of the total programme and takes the classroom to a All the First Degree Programmes provide for a PS option. A professional location for a period of 7½ months, where the student who exercises this option is awarded a degree that students under the supervision of faculty get involved in a real life carries the tag ‘With Practice School’ on successful completion of situation. PS institutionalizes efforts to build the long needed the programme. bridge between the professional world and the educational world. Most of the PS-II students get an out of pocket allowance during the 5½ months of PS. PS method of education brings the reality of the world of work into the educational process. The students undergo internship More than 380 companies are offering Practice School and work as the employees of the organization, participate in (internship) across the U.A.E. and in U.S.A. & India currently. day-to-day activities of the workplace and work on specific Some of them are: projects assigned, in a problem solving mode, under the profes- • ABB • Al Futtaim Technologies • BOSCH • Citibank • DUBAL sional experts of the host organization. As with all other courses, • DNV • Emirates Industrial Gases Co. • ETA • Fedex a process of continuous evaluation is also followed for PS. • GE Consumer and Electrical • Honeywell • Jones Lang Lasalle Students are evaluated for interdisciplinary approach, decision • L& T Electrical & Automation FZE • Lucy Switchgear • Maritime making, written and oral presentation, leadership, team work etc. Industrial Services • Microsol • Nokia Siemens networks • Otis apart from the technical work, by the faculty and experts from the • Petrofac International Ltd • Schering Plough / Essex Cheme host organization. A ‘Practice School Transcript’ is issued in • Siemens LLC • Steinweg - Sharaf •Tata Consultancy Services addition to Academic Transcript to these students who opt for PS • Trans Gulf Electro Mechanical • Verger Et Delporte • Yokogawa stream. • Wartsila Gulf FZE Student who do not opt for PS stream, do a full semester thesis in one of the semesters of the final year.

Appreciation from Industry The contribution of the students is highly appreciated by us and has been of value to our operations. The conduct of your students while with our company has been exemplary and they have maintained high standards of professionalism. Ravi Kashyap General Manager, Steinweg-Sharaf FZE, Dubai

The students were dynamic, enthusiastic and worked with dedication in the allotted projects. They came out with brilliant ideas related to their project. The PS Programme bridges the gap between the university education system and the industry and gives ample opportunity to students to understand expectations of the industry. Sumit Kumar Chordia Business Head, Power Tools BOSCH (Central Motors), Dubai

The students have positively added to the projects that we are working on by taking active development, testing and and QA roles. They exhibited good sense of teamwork, academic acumen and were eager to learn and assimilate new technologies. Satish Kumar Menon Chief Operations Manager, ESRI Global Inc, Sharjah 19

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus Facilities, Support Services and Activities

Library • Access to more than 3,000 electronic Information Technology Services books on various subjects. The library located in a separate building, • Access to various open source elec- The campus is fully networked and has a great ambience and facilities for tronic journals, databases and other provides infrastructure for local and internet browsing and large reading area reading materials through the library external connectivity, to fulfil the comput- on the ground and first floors, stack area website. ing needs of students with effective and for library resources to accommodate • Access to educational sites for obtaining efficient use of Information Technology 75,000 volumes, periodicals section for worldwide information. resources. It responds to the growing current magazines and journals, digital • WiFi facility. needs of a technology-based learning library and an exclusive lounge for faculty • Network printing, photocopying & scan- and administrative environment. and staff. ning facilities for students andfaculty. • Study carrels for students. The IT infrastructure includes IBM Blade Library offers the following services: • Plagiarism Software (Turnitin) to check Center with ten IBM Blade servers cater- the projects / thesis work done by the ing to the needs of the campus and two • Information and reference services on a students. Compaq DL380s, three DL320 servers wide variety of subjects through books, and one ML350 server. There are approxi- CDs, reports, videos, audio and internet Library services are closely monitored by mately 500 workstations of various to provide maximum opportunities for a competent committee which also has configurations in the campus at different learning and access information in student members and its steady growth locations, all linked in the network. different formats. in holdings and services are given utmost • Good collection of reputed magazines priority. The software tools like AUTOCAD, and journals including IEEE, ASME & MATLAB, CATIA, SYNOPSIS, ANSYS ITU. The working hours of the library are from are available to the students along with a • Automated library operations with web 7:30 am to 10:00 pm on all working days variety of compilers and operating enabled OPAC ( Online Public Access & 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on Saturdays. systems. Catalogue ). Library is closed on Fridays. • Access to IEEE & ASME online databases with back volumes starting from 1980.

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus Laboratories • Selected Chemical Engineering Opera- programme. tions Lab We have well-equipped laboratories of • Process Control Lab The goal is to help students reduce international standards for different • Microbiology Lab programme related stress and maximize lab-based courses. These include: • Instrumental Methods of Analysis Lab opportunities for academic performance • Advanced Molecular Biology Lab improvements leading to a high quality • Manufacturing Process Lab • Genetic Engineering Lab professional life. Students can also meet • Engineering Graphics & CAD Lab • Industrial Microbiology & Bioprocess their respective course faculty during the • Computer Networking Lab Engineering Lab prescribed time slot (known as Chamber • Physics Lab Consultation Hour) for clarifying doubts or • Chemistry Lab Workshop seeking help. • Biology Lab • Electrical & Electronics Engineering Lab The workshop at the Institute is well Earn-while-you-learn • Measurement Techniques in Civil, equipped with all the general purpose Chemical & Mechanical Engineering machine tools needed for hands-on We enable students to earn while learn- Lab training in manufacturing technology and ing under the Earn-while-you-learn • Analog Electronics Lab special machine tools for doing project Scheme. The students of second, third • Communication Lab work. and fourth years are given the opportunity • Digital Electronics and Computer to be Professional Assistants for assisting Organization Lab Academic Advising in laboratories and other academic/ • Instrumentation Lab administrative activities. Professional • Electromechanical Energy Conversion Academic Advising is available to assist Assistants help junior students and assist Lab students in understanding and resolving the faculty in conducting / understanding • Microprocessor Programming & their educational and vocational related experiments. They are paid an hono- Interfacing Lab issues. Academic Advising is carried out rarium based on the work done along with • Production Techniques Lab by faculty members as Academic a certiﬁcate. Students are also encour- • Transport Phenomena Lab Advisors to students. The Academic aged to contribute to activities like • Prime Movers and Fluid Machinery Lab Advisors interact periodically with their software development; creation, updation • Heat Transfer Operations Lab Advisees and discuss their performance and maintenance of the website; and progress in the registered academic feedback monitoring and so on.

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BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus Health Services documents and rules & regulations of the fee is set as per the destination category, Institute and Government of U.A.E. If visa the details of which are available on the The Institute provides an ambulatory is not granted by the Government of fee structure page. Transportation is also clinic in the campus with a doctor and U.A.E., admission is not possible. facilitated for students residing in Abu nurse available for ﬁrst aid and emer- Dhabi. gency care. The students are transported Student Housing to the hospital in cases of emergency. Cafeteria Separate hostel facilities are available for Health Insurance boys and girls. The accommodation is There is a full-ﬂedged cafeteria within the suitably equipped to provide a safe and campus for students and faculty to have It is mandatory for every student to have secure living environment. Each hostel snacks, meals, soft drinks and beverages. medical insurance. Students must submit has a resident warden and other essential There is a grocery within the premises proof of valid health insurance which can staff. The hostel rooms are fully which sells several items including food be used in U.A.E. at the time of admis- air-conditioned and furnished with a bed, and stationery. Vending machines for sion. The Institute has made arrange- cupboard and study table. All rooms are snacks and hot / cold beverages are ments with a leading insurance company provided with internet facility at a nominal provided across the campus at various to provide health insurance to their cost. The hostels are also provided with locations. students at a reduced cost. Laundromat / Gymnasium / Salon / First- aid and Sports facilities. Both vegetarian Student Visa and non- vegetarian food is provided in the hostel mess. It is mandatory for all students to have a valid U.A.E. residence visa. If the U.A.E. Transport Services resident parents cannot sponsor their ward or if the student is from another Transport facility for day scholars is country, then we can facilitate U.A.E. arranged through a leading transport Student Residence Visa through Dubai agency in air-conditioned buses for International Academic City (DIAC) students from different points in Dubai, subject to the submission of necessary Sharjah and Ajman. The transportation

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus Student Activities

Cultural, Social and Sports Activities and tournaments. An indoor sports complex provides for badminton, table Discipline Association and Profes- Extracurricular activities are like a refresh- tennis, carrom, chess etc., in addition to sional Bodies ing symphony in the academic atmos- the outdoor sports facility for basketball, phere of our campus. We provide facilities volleyball, throwball, football, handball We are among the very few institutions in and services that encourage the personal and nets for cricket practice. The facilities the Middle East to have recognized development of every student in the are supervised and maintained by a student chapters of professional bodies social, cultural and interpersonal separate instructor who is also responsi- such as IEEE, ASHRAE, ASME, SAE, domains. These are in direct support to ble for training the students and supervis- ACM etc. Associations of students of our mission to produce self-reliant young ing their activities. An inter-university speciﬁc academic disciplines and student professionals. sports festival called BITS Sports Festival branch chapters of professional bodies There are ample opportunities for (BSF) is organized every year in which organize distinguished lectures, seminars students to showcase their talents more than 20 colleges / universities from and other activities throughout the semes- through various extra-curricular activities across the U.A.E. participate. It includes ter and during technical festivals. such as painting, sketching, singing, tournaments such as throwball, football, dancing, art etc. and competitions such cricket, table tennis, chess and badmin- as Just a minute, The Big Fight, ton. Impromptu Histrionics, Proscenium, etc. are organized by the respective clubs. Student Clubs

The faculty and students actively promote Student Clubs add to the rich mosaic of and participate in several socially relevant student life. There are active student activities such as blood donation camps, clubs like: Dance, Astronomy, Program- city clean-up drives, environment protec- ming, Gaming, Mathematics, Music, Art, tion related activities etc. that contribute Sports, Photography, Drama, Public to the service of the society and help Speaking, Literary, Quiz, Social and create awareness on social issues. Environment Clubs. The aim of each club Students and faculty are encouraged to is to enrich the social and cultural life on be involved in recreational sports through the Institute campus. intramural and extramural competitions

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus Placements

• Oracle, U.S.A. • Panasonic - Middle East, U.A.E. • Petrofac International, U.A.E. • Procter and Gamble Gulf FZE, U.A.E. • RTA Dubai, U.A.E. • Schlumberger, U.A.E. • Siemens LLC, U.A.E. • Sony Ericsson, NC, U.S.A. • Standard Chartered Bank, U.A.E. • Tata Consultancy Services, India • Wipro, India • Worley Parsons, U.A.E. • W.S. Atkins, U.A.E. Several Graduates have opted for further studies and have completed or pursuing Masters and Ph.D. from more 65 reputed universities across the world. Some of the reputed Universities are: • Cornell University, U.S.A. • Duke University, Durham, U.S.A. • ESSEC Business School, Paris In keeping with our tradition and recognizing the importance of • Illinois Institute of Technology, U.S.A. career counseling and services as an integral part of an • IIM, India Engineering Institution, we organize Campus Placement • McMaster University, Canada Programme (CPP) for Graduates every year and invite local and • New Jersey Institute of Technology, U.S.A. international companies to recruit the graduating students. All • Rutgers - State University of New Jersey, U.S.A. facilities for conducting pre-placement presentations, interviews and screening tests are provided to the visiting companies and • Stanford University, U.S.A. the students are given an opportunity to interact with the organi- • Texas A&M University, U.S.A. zation ofﬁcials. • University at Buffalo, New York, U.S.A. • University of Leicester, U.K. 1,790 Graduates of BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus have been • University of Manchester, U.K. recruited by more than 500 companies across the globe both • University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. through Campus Placement Programme and through their • University of Texas, Dallas & Austin, U.S.A. own initiative. • University of Toronto, Canada Some reputed companies where our students are employed are: “DNV is extremely happy with the students you have sent to us. They are good, highly motivated and do a great job.” • ABB, U.A.E. Employer Mr. Torger Baardseth • Clipsal Middle East, U.A.E. Speak Vice President, DNV • Dell International Services, India “The students have high level of programming skills, structured approach to problem • Etisalat, U.A.E. solving, combined with the highest degree of commitment to their work truly making them as outstanding candidates for any organization.” • Halliburton, K.S.A. Abid A. Junaid • Honeywell Middle East, U.A.E. Executive Director • Infosys Technologies Ltd, India ETA-Ascon “The quality of students we had for internship is very good and they actively • J Ray McDermott, Middle East, U.A.E. participated in the project execution activities. We are recruiting Graduates of BPDC • KPMG, U.K. as Management Trainees as we see signiﬁcant potential in them to go up to the • L&T, U.A.E. management level very fast and become better leaders of tomorrow.” • Maersk, U.A.E. Mudit Goel Chief Executive • Microsoft, U.S.A. L&T Electrical and Automation FZE, U.A.E. 24

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus Admissions

FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMME ADMISSION HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMME ADMISSION Admission to BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus (BPDC) is based entirely on the The Higher Degree Programmes are uniquely designed and structured to candidate’s merit, facilities available and availability of seats in the discipline meet the learning aspirations of Engineers who are employed executives, preferred. entrepreneurs and professionals. We treat these degree programmes as Eligibility Criteria continuing education programmes for employed professionals laying great emphasis on work experience and in-service training along with the • For admission to any of the above programmes, candidates must have academic pursuit. Hence, admissions are given normally to candidates with passed the requisite qualifying examination, which is the General Secondary the below academic qualifications who are already employed and whose Education Certificate Examination of Ministry of Education, U.A.E. or Senior organizations support / sponsor them in their academic pursuit. School Certificate Examination of the Central Board of Secondary Educa- tion (CBSE-12th grade), New Delhi, India, or its equivalent from any recognized State, National or International board with Physics, Chemistry Eligibility Criteria: and Mathematics. • A minimum aggregate of 60% in the qualifying degree as indicated below • Further the candidates must have obtained a minimum 60% overall aggregate of marks in the qualifying examination and must have a minimum for each programme. aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics subjects. If instead M.E. Design: B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. of marks any letter grades or GPA are awarded (or any other form of evaluation), their equivalences in marks will be decided by the Admissions Commit- M.E. Microelectronics: B.E. / B.Tech. in EEE / E&I / ECE / CS tee. or M.Sc. Physics or equivalent. • Since English is the medium of instruction, good proficiency in English is M.E. Software Systems: B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc. / M.C.A or equivalent essential for admission. Hence, candidates who have completed their qualify- M.E. Biotechnology: B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc. with adequate ing examination from Non-English medium schools must have secured a preparation in Microbiology and Biochemistry or equivalent. TOEFL Score of 500 in paper based test or 61 in internet based test or have an IELTS Score of 5. If necessary, they will also be assessed by a committee M.B.A. Programmes: B.E. / B.Tech. or its equivalent for English comprehension. • Candidates who meet the above criteria will be required to appear and Admission through BITSAT successfully clear the aptitude test / interview to qualify for admission. Candidates who have appeared in BITSAT 2012 will be eligible for preferen- tial admission in Dubai Campus provided the BITSAT score is equal to or more than the cut-off score for 2012 admissions to Indian Campuses of BITS Pilani and subject to meeting the above eligibility criteria and availability of seats. Important Dates In First Degree Admissions Application Procedure For Non-GCC Candidates Event For GCC Candidates For Non-GCC Candidates Event First Degree Programmes Higher Degree Programmes

Last date for receipt of Applications* 12 June, 2012- 5:00 pm 8 July, 2012- 5:00 pm The application form is available at Candidates interested in applying for www.bits-dubai.ac.ae/admission/fd and Higher Degree Programme can collect Announcement of Admission List & 13 June, 2012 10 July, 2012 can be submitted through any of the the application form from the Dispatch of admission offer letters following methods. Admissions Oﬃce or download it from Last date for receipt of acceptance of 5 July, 2012 8 August, 2012 • Apply online and dispatch a copy via the website: www.bits-dubai.ac.ae from admission offer along with required courier. 10th September, 2012 onwards. documents and fee • Fill the form on a computer and send via e-mail and courier. Classes commence from Feb, 2013 • Fill a printed application with pen and Finalization of Admission List 28 August, 2012 send via email and courier. Documents submission, Freshmen 1 - 2 September, 2012 Interaction, Orientation and Registration Please refer to the Admission Bulletin for more details on the Application and Commencement of Classes 3 September, 2012 Admission Procedure.

*GCC Applications received after the last date indicated for GCC Candidates will be considered under the Non-GCC Category. Applications received after the last date indicated for Non-GCC Candidates may be considered subject to 25 availability of seats.

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus Fee Structure

Each Academic Year consists of two semesters. First Semester: September-January and Second Semester: February-June

A. One-Time Fees (Payable at the time of Admission) FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Application Fee : AED. 200/- (payable at the time of submitting the application) Application Fee : AED. 200/- (payable at the time of submitting the application) Admission Fee : AED. 1,500/- Admission Fee : AED. 1,500/- Activity Fee : AED. 1,000/- Caution Deposit * : AED. 2,000/- Caution Deposit * : AED. 5,000/- Hostel Caution Deposit* : AED. 2,000/- Hostel Caution Deposit* : AED. 2,000/- B. Tuition Fee FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMMES

First Semester : AED. 17,500/- (payable in 2 installments) First Semester : AED. 15,000/- (payable in 2 installments)

Second Semester : AED. 17,500/- (payable in 2 installments) Second Semeste r : AED. 15,000/- (payable in 2 installments)

Summer term : AED. 4,500/- (To be paid if registering for summer Term) C. Annual fee (Payable for each Academic Year)

DIAC / Visa Fee (For Students on Visa provided by the Institute) Fresh Visa Fee : AED. 2,250/- Visa Renewal Fee : AED. 1,650/- DIAC Jawaz Card Fee : AED. 150/- Emirates ID Card Fee : AED. 280/- Medical Insurance Fee : AED. 1,550/- (Currently prevailing Visa Fee, subject to change by Govt of U.A.E.)

D. Hostel Fee

First Semester : AED. 15,000/- Second Semester : AED. 15,000/- Summer Term : AED. 5,200/- Internet facility Fee : AED. 750/- per annum Laundry charges and service charge for using refrigerator in the room are additional and information on the same is available on the website. E. Transport Fee (Only for Day Scholars) For Dubai : AED. 1,750/- per semester For Sharjah & Ajman : AED. 2,000/- per semester (Currently prevailing Transport Fee, subject to change by Govt of U.A.E.) *Refundable on graduation or on leaving the Institute, after due adjustment for damages, breakages caused by the student, if any.

26 Scholarships and Concessions

1. For New Admissions 1.5 Sports Excellence 1.1 Board Toppers a) Students who have participated and won medals in International Students who have secured top three positions (First, Second and Third Championships are given scholarship of 50% of the first semester position) in 12th standard in their respective boards (General Second- tuition fee and students who have participated in the International Cham- ary Education Certificate Exam of Ministry of Education, U.A.E. or pionships are given scholarship of 15% of the first semester tuition fee. CBSE-India or any other State, National or International Board) are b) Students who have participated and won medals in National tourna- given a merit scholarship of 100%, 75% and 50% of the first semester ments are given scholarship of 20% of the first semester tuition fee and tuition fee respectively for the first semester. students who have participated in National tournaments are given scholarship of 5% of the first semester tuition fee. 1.2 Merit in Qualifying Examination a) Students who have obtained 90% or above in the aggregate of the qualifying examination are given a merit scholarship of 20% of first 2. Merit Scholarship (for continuing students) semester tuition fee. All Students who have obtained a CGPA of 9.00 or above on a 10.00 b) Students who have obtained 80% or above but less than 90% in the scale at the end of a semester are given a merit scholarship of 20% of aggregate of the qualifying examination are given a merit scholarship of tuition fee for the following semester. 15% of the first semester tuition fee. 3. Other Special Concessions 1.3 Merit in BITSAT 2012 (BITS Online Admission Test) a) Scholarship: Admitted candidates with a BITSAT 2012 (or BITSAT 3.1 For U.A.E. Nationals 2011) score of 200 or above will be eligible for the following Merit Schol- All students who are U.A.E. Nationals and who meet the eligibility arship for two semesters (first year) of Academic Year 2012-13, depend- criteria of admission to the Institution will be offered full scholarship ing on the score secured in BITSAT. throughout the programme which includes a full waiver on tuition fee, hostel fee, transport fee and cost of books. S. No. BITSAT Score Scholarship 3.2 For sudden bereavement of earning member of the family 1 >300 75% of Tuition Fee* The Institute helps such students by waiving off 100% tuition fee for a semester for those students who face financial hardships due to the 2 250 to 299 50% of Tuition Fee* sudden and untimely demise of the sole earning member of their family 3 200 to 249 25% of Tuition Fee in that semester. A scholarship of up to 75% can be offered in the subsequent semesters, on a case to case basis, depending on means and The above scholarship is applicable for first year only (Academic year 2012-13) and subsequently, the students will be eligible for the merit scholarship of the institute as mentioned under 2 below.*Students need and the overall performance/ discipline of the student. availing this scholarship will not be eligible for any other Scholarship/Concession in the first year. 3.3 For Physically Challenged Students b) Hostel Fee Concession: Admitted Candidates with a BITSAT 2012 (or All physically challenged students satisfying the conditions laid out are BITSAT 2011) score of 150 or above will be offered a 25% concession given a 15% concession on the tuition fee throughout the programme in the hostel fee for the normal duration of the programme (four years). subject to satisfactory academic performance in each semester. 1.4 Merit in Competitive Examinations 3.4 For Sibling Students who have taken up the AIEEE or IIT-JEE competitive examina- For families that have more than one child enrolled concurrently, a tions for admission to Engineering Programmes are awarded scholar- concession of 25% on the tuition fee is offered to the second child until ships ranging from 25% - 75% in the first year tuition fee depending on the first child graduates. the score secured in the examination.

Please note: • All students must pay their speciﬁed fee at the time of admission and any amount awarded as scholarship will be adjusted in the subsequent fee payment. • At any given time, a student can avail more than one scholarship / concession unless otherwise mentioned, provided the total scholarship / concession amount does not exceed more than 50% of the tuition fee amount of that semester including all or any scholarship / concession availed by the student. • The decision of the Institute shall be ﬁnal and cannot be contested on all matters of scholarships and concessions at BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus. The Institute has the right to discontinue the scholarship / concession at any time in case the student is found guilty in any disciplinary case.

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus Special Moments in Time

H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education & His Excellency Humaid Mohamed Obaid Al Qutami, Minister of Education, Government of U.A.E. Scientiﬁc Research, U.A.E., being greeted by Dr. R.K. Mittal, Director on his and Dr. Abdulla Al Karam, Director General, Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) seen with the Vice-Chancellor, Directors, Deans and HODs at Convocation, 2011 held at the visit to the BITS Stand at GETEX, 2011 Campus.

The Vice Chancellor Prof. Bijendra Nath Jain delivering the Welcome address Dr. Kiran Bedi, Retired IPS Ofﬁcer and Social Activist invited to deliver a lecture and Convocation report at Convocation, 2011. during the Inter-University Tech-Fest “Enginuity” in April, 2011.

Ms. Sania Mirza (World Tennis Champion) , Chief Guest at the 8th BITS Sports H.E. Mr. Sanjay Verma, Consul General of India and Prof. Dr. R. K. Mittal Festival, 2011. awarding the Discipline Topper Award during the 7th Graduation Ceremony- Class of 2010. 28

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus Mr. M. Salahuddin MD, ETA Ascon Group, Prof. R. K. Mittal, Director, BITS Pilani, H.H. Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai Campus, seen with the Hon’ble President of India, Mrs. Pratibha Patil Dubai with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the then President of India during their visit to during her visit to Dubai International Academic City in November, 2010. BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus in the year 2003.

Inauguration of the new campus at the Dubai International Academic City by Dr. K. K. Birla, the then Dr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chancellor, BITS Pilani, with the ‘Vision 2020’ Steering Team on 3rd February, Chancellor, BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus in the presence of Mr. M. Salahuddin, Managing Director, 2010 at Goa, seen with Prof. Dr. R.K. Mittal, Director, BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, Prof. Dr. G. Raghurama, Director, BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, Prof. Dr. V.S. Rao, Director, BITS Hyderabad Campus, Prof. K. E. Raman, ETA Ascon and Star Group and Mr. Essa Al Ghurair, Director, ETA Ascon and Star Group. Acting Director, Goa Campus along with Prof. L. K. Maheshawari, Advisor and former Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. M. Ramachandran, former Director, BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus and Mr. Kris. Ramachandran, Advisor, Aditya Birla Management Corporation.

H.E. Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, the then Minister of Economy and Planning, Ms. Saina Nehwal, the World Badminton Champion, visiitng BITS Pilani, Dubai Government of U.A.E. (currently Minister of Foreign Trade) being felicitated Campus as the Chief Guest for the 7th BITS Sports Festival. during the 3rd Graduation Ceremony of BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus. 29

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