PROSPECTUS GRADUATE 2016-17 COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Disclaimer Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this Graduate Prospectus 2016-17 is correct at the time of compilation. The COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, however, reserves the right to make changes wherever and whenever necessary. In the event of inconsistency between the information contained in this prospectus and the Institute's regulations or programs, or where an interpretation of the prospectus is required, the decision of the Institute shall be final. The prospectus does not form any part of a contract between any person and the Institute. GRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2016-17 WELCOME message from RECTOR It is a privilege for me to share with you the prospectus of held in Seoul, South Korea. Another joyous moment for CIIT was COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) 2016-17. when it attained position in QS Asian University Rankings 2014 for the first time where it was placed amongst the top 250 Since its inception, CIIT has come a long way in a short span of Asian Universities and maintained its position during 2015 as time due to the commitment and dedication of its team of well. Furthermore, our Computer Science and Information hardworking professionals. The institute has grown from a System discipline has been ranked among the top 401-450 in single campus to 8 campuses in just 16 years and set on the the world by subject. threshold of breaking into a new era of growth and success with the aim to be among the best seats of higher learning. CIIT offers a unique blend of programs in its curriculum. It CIIT, chartered in the year 2000, now stands at an enviable continues to improve the educational programs in line with the position, with a choice of eight fully functional campuses progress of science and technology, so that its students are including its Virtual Campus, 06 Faculties, 18 Departments well prepared for global engagements. Its world class faculty and around 100 degree programs to its prospective students. is drawn largely from academia as well as industry to ensure CIIT is a leading research based institution, recognized that links with the academia and commercial worlds are nationally and internationally for its teaching standards and robust and the students are able to work on real world research output. problems. This provides an excellent opportunity for career progression of the students. 4,072 students including 119 CIIT can proudly boast to be ranked No. 1 in the Computer PhDs have successfully completed their MS and PhD degrees Sciences and IT category in 2012 and number 03 in Pakistan in from CIIT. The encouraging environment for research at the General Category in 2015 by the Higher Education Institute has led to the publishing of research papers, 68 Commission(HEC) Pakistan. The contribution of CIIT in books and filing of 16 patents to date out of which 02 are research is evident from the fact that it was ranked number 02 granted. in research productivity among all universities of Pakistan in 2014 and it also crossed a milestone of 1,000 impact factor Come join us on an exciting journey into the future. publications in one year in 2015. Moreover, an international agency, QS International, which carries out world universities Dr. S. M. Junaid Zaidi, H.I., S.I. ranking, awarded three stars (out of a total of five) to CIIT for Rector excellence. The award was announced during a QS conference TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMISSION AND ACADEMICS Admissions 71 INTRODUCTION General Eligibility Criteria 71 How to Apply 72 3 Financial Support 74 Why Choose CIIT? 07 International Students 75 Quality of Research at CIIT 07 Research Centers 10 Faculty of Information Sciences and Technology 1 Charter of Degree Awarding Institute (DAI) 16 Board of Governors 17 Historical Perspective 18 Department of Computer Science 79 Rankings 19 Master of Science in Computer Science 84 Campuses 20 Master of Science in Software Engineering 85 International Linkages 21 Master of Science in Information Security 86 Graduate Programs 2016-17 23 Master of Science in Cyber Security 86 Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science 87 Health Informatics Unit 92 Master of Science in Health Informatics 93 CAMPUSES Faculty of Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering 97 CIIT Campuses 27 Master of Science in Electrical Engineering 103 Islamabad Campus 28 Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering 103 2 Abbottabad Campus 37 Master of Science in Mechatronics Engineering 104 Wah Campus 42 Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering 105 Lahore Campus 47 Master of Science in Computer Engineering 105 Attock Campus 53 Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering 106 Sahiwal Campus 58 Vehari Campus 62 Virtual Campus 66 Department of Chemical Engineering 110 Master of Science in Chemical Engineering 111 Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering 111 Department of Civil Engineering 113 Master of Science in Environmental Engineering 113 Faculty of Business Administration Department of Management Sciences 117 Master of Science in Management Sciences 118 Master of Science in Project Management 118 Master of Science in Energy Management 119 Master of Science in Banking and Finance 119 Master of Business Administration (1.5 years) 120 Department of Environmental Sciences 165 Master of Business Administration (2.5 years) 121 Master of Science in Environmental Sciences 165 Master of Science in Economics 121 Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences 166 Master of Science in Strategic Marketing 122 Master of Science in Biotechnology 166 Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences 122 Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology 166 Master of Science in Sustainable Water Sanitation 167 Department of Development Studies 127 Health and Development Master of Science in Development Studies 127 Department of Meteorology 169 Master of Science in Conflict, Peace and Development 128 Master of Science in Meteorology 171 Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies 129 Master of Science in Remote Sensing and GIS 171 Doctor of Philosophy in Meteorology 172 Department of Humanities 130 Master of Science in English (Linguistics and Literature) 130 Department of Pharmacy 173 Master of Science in International Relations 131 Master of Science in Pharmacy 174 Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy 174 Faculty of Science Department of Chemistry 175 Department of Mathematics 135 Master of Science in Chemistry 177 Master of Science in Mathematics 135 Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry 177 Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics 136 Department of Physics 140 Department of Earth Sciences 178 Master of Science in Physics 148 Master of Science in Earth Sciences 179 Master of Science in Nanotechnology 148 Doctor of Philosophy in Physics 149 Department of Statistics 180 Master of Science in Statistics 180 Department of Biosciences 152 Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics 181 Master of Science in Biosciences 154 Doctor of Philosophy in Biosciences 154 CIIT Campuses Map Guide 182 Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 155 Contacts 183 Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology155 Master of Science in Molecular Genetics 156 Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Genetics 156 Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology 157 Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology 157 Master of Science in Molecular Virology 158 Master of Science in Bioinformatics 158 1 INTRODUCTION Why Choose CIIT? COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), a boundaries. Research activities cover both theoretical and leading Degree Awarding Institution of higher education in applied research, as well as specific or contract research Pakistan, is among the Centers of Excellence of Commission projects undertaken on behalf of outside bodies such as on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in government, industry and research funding agencies. the South (COMSATS) www.comsats.org. To enhance research culture among the faculty, the Established in 1998, CIIT is one of the fast growing research Research and Development (R&D) Division was established - based institutions in Pakistan, with a wide range of at CIIT in January 2005, realizing the acute shortage of highly academic programs (ranging from basic sciences to cutting qualified researchers and scientists. Since its inception, the edge emerging technologies) and a network of inter- R&D Division under the dynamic and visionary leadership of disciplinary research centers making it an ideal place for the Rector CIIT is playing an active role to enhance and higher studies leading to MS and PhD degrees. encourage the faulty to contribute and share in promoting the research activities by means of research papers, Since its establishment, CIIT has made multi-faceted growth proposals, projects, etc. in all market-driven disciplines. in terms of campuses (currently it has eight fully functional campuses), number of students, faculty members, In March 2011, R&D Division was transformed into the Office academic programs, research output, and public outreach, to of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), to accomplish its three-fold stated mission, i.e., Research and transmute pure knowledge into products and production Discovery, Teaching and Learning, and Outreach and Public processes with ultimate goal to uplift the research Service, which makes it a popular choice for undergraduate spectrum with more vibrant and strong stature. The mission as well as graduate programs. of the ORIC is to establish a strong