M.Tech.

Software Systems
for Working
Professionals
INDEX
Programme Introduction 01
Who Should Apply 02
Programme Highlights 03
Programme Objectives 04
WILP Presence and Impact 05
Student Learning Outcomes 06
Mode of Learning 08
Experiential Learning 10
Continuous Assessment
Case Studies and Assignments
Dissertation/Project Work

Programme Curriculum 12

Eligibility Criteria 19

Fee Structure 20

Mode of Examination 21

How to Apply 22

Students Speak 24
 Program Introduction
● New age digital technologies are transforming the world
● There is a massive demand of specialists in areas like data analytics, loT, Embedded
systems, Security, Networks, and cloud etc.
● Specialists in data analytics are powering organizations with transformative capacities
● Massive growth in connectivity means greater need for security specialists
● Huge, connected infrastructure needs specialists in network and cloud.
● M.Tech Software Systems is a unique programme.
● Programme enables working professionals to specialize in many new age technology
areas and be ready to transition into high demand careers.
● The programme enables the learners to specialize in some of the fastest growing
domains like Data Analytics, Internet of Things, Embedded Systems, Security,
Networks and Cloud.
● A comprehensive curriculum, extensive emphasis on experiential learning using remote
labs and cloud labs.
● Flexible education methodology that enables working professionals to acquire a
prestigious post graduate engineering degree while pursuing their careers
● The M.Tech Software Systems is just the right programme for career growth in the
software industry.

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 Who Should Apply?

Analysts who wish to hone their

technical skills in:

Engineers working in
software industry.
Ambitious & Highly driven
engineers. Professionals
seeking career
advancement in
hypergrowth areas of Data
Analytics, Internet of
Things, Embedded
Systems, Security,
Networks and cloud.

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 Programme Highlights

M.Tech. Software Systems

is a BITS Pilani Work Enabling students to
Integrated Learning specialize in Data Analytics,
Programme (WILP). BITS Internet of Things, Embedded
Pilani Work Integrated Systems, Security, Networks
Learning Programmes are and Cloud
UGC approved

This programme is of
4 semesters and can be
pursued only by working Semesters 1st, 2nd, and
professionals. You can pursue 3rd cover four courses each
the programme without any
career break

The programme will also

enable working professionals
to attend contact classes
from anywhere over a 4th semester covers
technology-enabled platform. dissertation or project work
The contact classes will be
conducted mostly on
weekends or after business
hours

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 The programme makes use
of Languages, Platforms,
and Libraries such as NS2, Blend of classroom and
Net-SNMP, WireSha, R, experiential learning
Python, Prolog, Lisp,
RStudio, Weka, Microsoft
Power BI, TensorFlow etc.

In the final semester,

students can apply the Continuous Evaluation
programme concepts of System for learners in
their dissertation projects regular intervals
in real-world situations

Fee submission using easy - Become a part of Elite

EMI with 0% interest and 0 and Global BITS Pilani
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 Programme Objectives

An ability to apply the knowledge Principles for the process of design

of computer theories and analysis of software systems

An ability to apply software Patterns for the implementation of

architectural design software systems

An ability to design and use An ability to build and test distributed

database systems systems and associated communication
models

Enable learners to choose their

specialization in some of the
fastest-growing domains like Data
Analytics, Internet of Things,
Embedded Systems, Security,
Networks and Cloud

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 WILP Presence and Impact

45+ 1,24,000+
Years of Working
Educating Working Professionals
Professionals Graduated

46,000+ 1100+
Working Professionals
Currently Enrolled Faculty Members

46+
Programmes

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 Student
Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the

programme, participants will be able to:

Ability to understand and

A strong foundation in An understanding of analyze requirements of
software development various software large software systems
methods and learnt the technologies used to and to design, develop
best practices develop software systems and manage them in an
effective manner

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 Mode of Learning
The Mode of Learning used in this programme is called - Work Integrated
Learning. Internationally, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is defined as "An
educational approach involving three parties - the student, educational institution,
and employer organization(s) - consisting of authentic work-focused experiences
as an intentional component of the curriculum. Students learn through active
engagement in purposeful work tasks, which enable the integration of theory with
meaningful practice that is relevant to the students' discipline of study and/or
professional development*.

An education model can be considered as WIL if and only if:

1. The programs are designed and developed by the institute in collaboration

with industry.
2. Work-focused experiences form an active part of the curriculum.
3. The program structure, pedagogy and assessment enable integration of
theory-with relevant practice.

The innovative Work Integrated Learning Programs (WILP) of BITS Pilani are
quite aligned with the above definition and requirements. The programs are
designed in collaboration with its industry partners, subject matter experts from
industry and academia that enable the students to remain relevant in their
chosen profession, grow in their career and retain the habit of lifelong learning.
The continued availability of workplace related experiences along with the
weekly instruction sessions promote integration of theory with practice. An active
participation of the organization mentor in the learning process of the student
plays a key role. Case studies, simulation exercises, labs and projects further
strengthen this integration.

The WILP of BITS Pilani is comparable to its campus-based programs in terms

of structure, rigor, instruction, labs, assessment, faculty profile and learning
support. The pervasive adoption of technology in all its academic processes
makes the same high-quality education of BITS Pilani available to the aspirants
at scale with the required flexibility.

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 Key Benefits of BITS Pilani WILP

● Can pursue the programme without any career break and along with the job.

● The programme curriculum is highly relevant to sectors, industries and

organisations they work for.

● In addition to the institute, the learning experience of working professionals in

the programme is also supported by the employer organisation and Industry
Mentors.

● Effective use of technology to deliver a range of learning interventions at the

location of the working professional such as faculty contact sessions,
asynchronous learning materials, remote, virtual and cloud labs, Learner
support, peer to peer collaboration etc.

● Contact sessions with faculty take place mostly over weekends or after
business hours and are conducted over a technology platform that can be
accessed from anywhere.

● Mid semester and End semester examinations for every semester are
conducted mostly at designated examination centres distributed across the
country (for details refer to link mode of examinations).

● Learners can access engaging learning material which includes recorded

lectures from BITS Pilani faculty members, course handouts and recorded
lab content where applicable.

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 Experiential Learning

The programme emphasizes on Experiential

Learning that allows learners to apply concepts
learned in classrooms to real-work situations.

Networks: NS2, Net-SNMP

and WireShark

Data Analytics

Languages Platforms

Libraries Python Ecosystem Embedded and IOT

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 Devops Programming Environments Others & CPU-OS Simulator

Remote Lab facility caters to the needs of resource intensive requirements of

Big Data Analytics applications with the following platforms:

● Apache Hadoop ● Apache Storm ● Apache Spark ● Apache Kafka

● CockroachDB ● MPI ● MPI ● MongoDB

Remote Lab facility caters to the needs of Embedded Systems and IoT. It supports the
following:
● Hardware / Software tools: MultiCore STM32 microcontroller based development boards.
● Simulation tools: Tossim, Cheddar and Keil

Continuous Assessment
The assessment includes graded assignments/quizzes,
mid-semester and comprehensive exam

Case studies & Assignments

Carefully chosen real-world cases & assignments are both
discussed and used as problem-solving exercises during the
programme

Dissertation/ Project Work

The fourth semester offers an opportunity for learners to apply
their knowledge gained during the programme to a real-world like
complex project. The learner is expected to demonstrate
understanding of vital principles learnt across semesters and
their ability to successfully apply these concepts

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 Programme Curriculum
The programme offers 5 specializations in high-demand areas such as Data
Analytics, Internet of Things, Embedded Systems, Security, Network and Cloud.
Participant can pursue M.Tech. in Software Systems with or without specialization.
Participant is allowed to have only one specialization.

Electives can be chosen either from the General pool of electives or from across
other pools of electives for specializations. To earn a specialization, a participant must
select and successfully complete at least 5 courses from that specialization pool.

First Semester Second Semester

● Distributed Computing ● Software Architectures
● Data Structures & Algorithms ● Elective 2
● Design Database Design & ● Elective 3
Applications ● Elective 4
● Elective 1

Third Semester Fourth Semester

● Elective 5 ● Dissertation
● Elective 6
● Elective 7
● Elective 8

Choice of Electives is made available to enrolled students at the beginning of each semester.
Students' choice will be taken as one of the factors while deciding on the Electives offered.
However, Electives finally offered will be at the discretion of the Institute.

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 General Pool of Electives
● Artificial Intelligence
● Computer Organization and
Software Systems
● Distributed Data Systems
● Software Engineering and
Management
● Usability Engineering
● Object-oriented Analysis & Design

Choice of Electives is made available to enrolled students at the beginning of each semester.
A limited selection of Electives will be offered at the discretion of the Institute.

Specialisation in Data Analytics

Participants who earn a specialisation in Data Analytics will learn how to apply
principles behind modern Data Analytics techniques; apply statistical and machine
learning methods to real data; evaluate their performance and e˜ectively communicate
the results; and build expertise in advanced Artificial Intelligence topics such as Deep
Learning and Natural Language Processing
Specialization objectives
● To be able to understand and apply principles behind modern data analytics
techniques
● To be able to apply statistical and machine learning methods to real data, evaluate their
performance and effectively communicate the results
● Enable students to specialize in advanced artificial intelligence topics like deep learning
and natural language processing

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 Pool of Electives
● Advanced Statistical Techniques ● Deep Learning
for Analytics
● Information Retrieval
● Applied Machine Learning
● Mathematical Foundations For
● Metaheuristics for Optimization Data Science (Mandatory Course
● Data Mining for Specialization)

● Data Warehousing ● Natural Language Processing

Specialization in Embedded Systems

Participants will gain expertise in key areas of Application (Domain) Specific System
Design such as the scope of a Processor (Embedded processors, Desktop systems,
Servers, and Supercomputers), the target application (general-purpose versus
domain-specific), the characteristics of the design objectives (Speed, Power
consumption, Cost, Reliability, Availability, and Re-configurability), and the
measurement and analysis of resulting designs.
Specialization objectives

To enable learners to gain expertise in key areas of Application (Domain) Specific

System Design - such as
● The scope of a processor (embedded processors, desktop systems, servers, and
supercomputers)
● The target application (general-purpose versus domain-specific)
● The characteristics of the design objectives (speed, power consumption, cost, reliability,
availability, and reconfigurability)
● The measurement and analysis of resulting designs.

Choice of Electives is made available to enrolled students at the beginning of each semester.
A limited selection of Electives will be offered at the discretion of the Institute.

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 Pool of Electives
● Embedded Middleware Design ● Parallel Embedded Architectures
● Embedded System Design ● Real-Time Scheduling
(Mandatory Course for
● Real-Time Systems
Specialization)
● Software for Embedded Systems
● Fault-tolerant Embedded System
● Hardware-software Co-Design
● Networked Embedded Applications

Specialization in Networks and Cloud

Participants will build expertise in how to design, and manage software and hardware
that control digital networks; conceptualize and solve engineering problems with
reference to wireless and mobile networks effectively and arrive at the feasible optimal
solution, individually and in teams; master formal techniques for network analysis,
design and operate data centers; Network Security aspects Storage Area Networks,
Virtualizations, and Cloud Computing Concepts which has great scope and
opportunities in the industry; apply advanced software engineering techniques (e.g.
software-defined networks, containerization, etc.) to compute, improve and master the
development of distributed networks.
Specialization objectives
● To design, and manage software and hardware that control digital networks.

● To conceptualize and solve Engineering problems with reference to wireless and mobile
networks, effectively and arrive at the feasible optimal solution, individually and in teams.

● To master formal techniques for network analysis, design and operate data centers.

● Network Security aspects Storage Area Networks, Virtualizations, and Cloud Computing
Concepts which has great scope and opportunities in Industry.

● To apply advanced software engineering techniques (e.g., software-defined networks,

containerization, etc.) to compute, improve and master the development of distributed
networks.

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 Pool of Electives
● Advanced Computer Networks ● Edge Computing
● Cloud Computing (Mandatory ● Mobile Networks
Course for Specialization)
● Network Programming
● Computer Networks (Mandatory
● Network Security
Course for Specialization)
● Software-defined Networks
● Data Storage Technologies and
Networks ● Wireless and Mobile
Communication
● Design and Operation of Data
Centers ● Middleware Technologies

Choice of Electives is made available to enrolled students at the beginning of each semester.
A limited selection of Electives will be offered at the discretion of the Institute.

Specialization in Security
Participants will build expertise in the implementation of core software
engineering principles and the best cybersecurity practices in terms of policies,
models and mechanisms; gain knowledge about securing computer networks and
systems; learn to examine secure software design and development practices in
cybersecurity; understand the prevalent network and distributed system attacks;
incorporate approaches for incident response and security risk management;
understand the key concepts in domain-specific security.
Specialization objectives
● To understand and implement the core software engineering principles and the best
cyber security practices in terms of policies, models, and mechanisms

● To gain knowledge about securing computer networks and systems

● To examine secure software design and development practices in cyber security

● To be able to understand the prevalent network and distributed system attacks

● To incorporate approaches for incident response and security risk management

● To understand the key concepts in domain specific security

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 Pool of Electives
● Cyber Security (Mandatory Course ● Cyber Crimes, Forensics and
for Specialization) Incident Handling
● Cryptography ● Cloud, IoT and Enterprise
● Network Security Security

● Ethical Hacking ● Secure Software Engineering

● Identity and Access Management ● Blockchain technologies &

Technologies Systems
● AI and ML techniques in
Cyber Security

Choice of Electives is made available to enrolled students at the beginning of each semester.
A limited selection of Electives will be offered at the discretion of the Institute.

Specialization in the Internet of Things

Participants will build expertise in the building blocks of IoT technology and explore the
vast spectrum of IoT applications; assess, select and customize technologies for IoT
applications; connect the cyber world with the physical world of humans, automobiles
and factories; integrate geographically distributed devices with diverse capabilities;
design and implement IoT applications that manage big data.
Specialization objectives
● Understand the building blocks of IoT technology and explore the vast spectrum of IoT
applications

● Assess, select and customize technologies for IoT applications

● Connect the cyber world with the physical world of humans, automobiles and factories

● Integrate geographically distributed devices with diverse capabilities

● Design and implement IoT applications that manage big data

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 Pool of Electives
● Embedded Systems Design ● Cloud Computing (Mandatory
(Mandatory Course for Course for Specialization)
Specialization)
● Data Management for IoT
● Cyber-physical Systems
● Stream Processing and
(Mandatory Course for
Analytics
Specialization)
● Embedded Network Security
● Networked Embedded
Applications
● Cross-platform Application
Development

Choice of Electives is made available to enrolled students at the beginning of each semester.
A limited selection of Electives will be offered at the discretion of the Institute.

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 Eligibility Criteria
Minimum eligibility to apply: Employed professionals holding B Tech., BE, M.Sc,
MCA or equivalent in relevant disciplines with at least 60% aggregate marks and
minimum one year of work experience after the completion of the degree in
relevant domains.

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 Fee Structure
The following fees schedule is applicable for candidates seeking new admission during
the academic year 2024-25.

Application Fees Admission Fees Semester Fees

(one time) (one time) (per semester)

`1500 `16,500 `66,750

Easy Monthly Payment Option with 0% Interest and 0 Down Payment

Instant EMI option with 0% interest and 0 Down Payment is now available
that allows you to pay programme fee in an easy and convenient way.

● Instant online approval in seconds

● No Credit Cards/ CIBIL score required
● Easy & Secure online process using Aadhaar and PAN number
● Anyone with a Salary Account with Netbanking can apply Option to submit fee
using easy- EMI with 0% interest and 0 down payment

Admission open. Last date to apply is Click here to learn more

December 23, 2024.

All the above fees are non-refundable.

Important: For every course in the programme, institute will recommend textbooks,
students would need to procure these textbooks on their own.

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 Mode of Examination

Semester 1, 2 and 3 have Mid-Semester

Examinations and Comprehensive
Mode of Examinations Examinations for each course.

applicable for students These examinations are mostly

scheduled on Friday, Saturday or
admitted in Sunday. Students need to appear in
person for taking the examinations
Batch starting in at the institution’s designated
January 2025. examination centres as per the
examination schedule, Instructions, rules
and guidelines announced before every
examination.

During these semesters,

in addition to the above
mentioned Mid-Semester and
In Semester 4 (Final
Comprehensive examinations,
Semester), the student will be
there will also be
Quizzes/Assignments conducted doing Dissertation/Project
online on the Learning Work as per the Institution’s
Management System (LMS) as per guidelines.
the course plan in which the
students need to participate.

Students can take their examination at any of our 25 designated examination centres in India
at the following locations:
● South Zone: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mysore, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Kochi,
Thiruvananthapuram and Coimbatore.
● North Zone: Delhi NCR, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Lucknow and Pilani.
● West Zone: Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Ahmedabad, Indore, Vadodara and Nagpur.
● East Zone: Kolkata, Guwahati, Jamshedpur and Bhubaneshwar.
In addition to these locations, the Institution also has a designated examination
centre in Dubai.

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 How to Apply

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In the printout of the downloaded Application Form, you will notice on page no. 3 a section called the
Employer Consent Form. Complete the Employer Consent Form. This form needs to be signed and
stamped by your organisation’s HR or any other authorised signatory of the company.
Important: In view of work-from-home policies mandated by many organisations, a few candidates may
not be able to get the physical forms signed by their HR/other authorised organisational representative.
Such candidates may instead request an email approval to be sent to their official email ID by the HR
using the format available through this link.

On page 4, complete the Mentor Consent Form, Due to remote work policies, some candidates
which needs to be signed by your Mentor. may struggle to get physical mentor signatures.
They can request email approval using a
provided format.

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 Who is a mentor:
● Candidates applying to Work Integrated Learning Programmes must choose a Mentor,
who will monitor the academic progress of the candidate, and act as an advisor &
coach for successful completion of the programme.
● Candidates should ideally choose the immediate supervisor or another senior person
from the same organisation. In case a suitable mentor is not available in the same
organisation, a candidate could approach a senior person in another organisation who
has the required qualifications. Wherever the proposed Mentor is not from the same
employing organization as that of the candidate, a supporting document giving
justification for the same should be provided by the candidate’s employer.
● Candidates applying to B.Tech. programmes should choose a Mentor who is an
employed professional with B.E./ B.S./ B.Tech./ M.Sc./ A.M.I.E./ Integrated First
Degree of BITS or equivalent. Candidates applying to M.Tech., M.Sc., MBA, M.Phil
programme should choose a Mentor who is an employed professional with:
● B.E./ M.Sc./ M.B.A./ M.C.A./ M.B.B.S. etc. and with a minimum of five years of relevant
work experience.
OR
● M.E./ M.S./ M.Tech./ M.Phil./ M.D./ Higher Degree of BITS or equivalent.

In the final step (Step 4),

Photocopies of these
Page 5 of the downloaded upload your printed Application
documents should be made,
Application Form includes Form, Mentor Consent Form,
and applicants need to
a Checklist of Employer Consent Form, and
self-attest academic mark
Enclosures/Attachments. mandatory documents
sheets and certificates.
one by one.

Selected candidates will

Accepted file formats for The Admissions Cell will
receive email notifications
uploads include .DOC, review your application for
within two weeks of submitting
.DOCX, .PDF, .ZIP, and completeness, accuracy,
their application with all
.JPEG. and eligibility.
required documents.

You can also check your

selection status by logging
in to the Online Application
Centre.

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 Students Speak
The BITS WILP courses had a profound impact on my career.
They enabled me to articulate and relate to the technology
I've been working on, sparking new ideas for improvement
and optimization. Without a doubt, this is one of the top
programs for working professionals in India.

Vineet Kumar Srivastava

Customer Success Manager Architect
Participant of M.Tech. Software Systems

I thoroughly enjoyed the structured learning approach that

directly applied to my work. I also made valuable friends who
brought a wealth of knowledge I couldn't find in any other
course. It was a fantastic experience.

Aishwarya Jayashankar
MLOps Engineer
Participant of M.Tech. Software System

This program is unique—it's weekend-based and convenient,

mirroring the campus experience. You learn from top-notch
professors and a diverse peer group from various organizations,
roles, and backgrounds, all serious about their studies. It's like
going back to the classroom on your own schedule.

Sreekanth Laxman
Vice President & Product Owner
Participant of M.Tech. Software Systems

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 UGC Approval
BITS Pilani is an Institution of Eminence under UGC (Institution of Eminence
Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2017. The Work Integrated Learning
Programmes (WILP) of BITS Pilani constitutes a unique set of educational
offerings for working professionals. WILP are an extension of programmes
offered at the BITSPilani Campuses and are comparable to our regular
programmes both in terms of unit/credit requirements as well as academic
rigour. In addition, it capitalises and further builds on practical experience of
students through high degree of integration, which results not only in
upgradation of knowledge, but also in up skilling, and productivity increase.
The programme may lead to award of degree, diploma, and certificate in
science, technology/engineering, management, and humanities and social
sciences.
On the recommendation of the Empowered Expert Committee, UGC in its
548th Meeting held on 09.09.20 has approved the continued offering of BITS
Pilani’s Work Integrated Learning programmes.

The material in this brochure is provided for educational and informational purposes only. All the
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