About the Programme
The Computer Science and Engineering programme at VIT-AP is a unique blend of hardware and software, allowing students to gain knowledge about the concepts that enable many of today’s fundamental technologies, including Wireless Communication and the Internet of Things.
The initial level courses provide students with a core foundation in programming, mathematical reasoning, physics, and circuit design. The latter part blends fundamentals in computer science including software engineering, database management system, computer networks, operating systems, and computer architecture with fundamentals in electrical engineering including digital logic design and embedded systems.
Elective courses allow students to specialize in advanced areas of computer science. In this programme, you will gain hands-on experience in the theory and application of computing, as well as practical experience through Engineering Clinics, Capstone Project, and Internship. Students pursuing computer science courses will acquire knowledge of the design, implementation, and management of information systems of both hardware and software. You will, further, learn to use computing and information technology to help solve existing and potential real-world problems that we face in business, science, and society.
Career Prospects
Students can either opt for higher studies and carry out research or find a job after the successful completion of B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering.
In today’s world, a career in the IT industry is considered to be lucrative because of its high paid jobs and challenging as it offers a competitive environment for career advancement. There are ample opportunities in the areas of database management, data analytics, embedded systems, IoT, computer hardware/software implementation, and maintenance, gaming, web designing, and other related domains.
Students can work in various sectors including public and private as programmers, software developers, data analysts, software and system engineers, system analysts, web designers, website developers, mobile application developers, etc to name a few.
The Specialization or Minors or Double Major options for Major in B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering
Major in B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering
Specialization | Minors | Double Major |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | VLSI | Electronics & Communication Engineering |
Data Analytics | Image and Video Processing | Mechanical Engineering |
Cyber Security | Embedded Systems | Applied Science |
Edge Computing | Internet of Things (IoT) | Business Management |
Software Engineering | Electronics & Comm. Engineering | Economics |
Geo Informatics | Electric Vehicle Technology | Digital Humanities |
Blockchain | Digital Manufacturing | Media and Communication |
| Automotive Design | |
| Robotics | |
| Mechanical Engineering | |
| FinTech | |
| Digital Marketing | |
| Econometrics | |
| Performing Arts | |
| Computational Mathematics | |
| Corporate Law | |
Know Your Specialization:
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Artificial Intelligence helps to simulate human thinking and create smart machines, as most of them are being empowered by machine learning or deep learning techniques. It is being used extensively in Healthcare, Agriculture, Marketing, Gaming and Chatbots etc.
Data Analytics: It focusses on analyzing data and discovers hidden patterns through various statistical and data mining tools to enhance business gain.
Edge Computing: It is a process of capturing, storing, processing and analyzing data closer to data sources such as IoT devices or local edge servers, where the data is generated using distributed and cloud computing.
Cyber Security: In this age of hyper connectivity, our digital infrastructure is both an opportunity and risk. Cyber Security is a process of protecting our network, programs, data from unauthorized access and unintended use.
Blockchain: It is essentially a virtual ledger capable of recording and verifying a high volume of digital transactions that is now spreading across a wave of industries.
Geo-Informatics: It provides concepts in Remote-Sensing, Geographical Information Systems training and technical skills required to perform digital analysis of geo-spatial data
Software Engineering: Software engineering is about solving real world problems through effective technical practices such as gathering software requirements, modelling, develop architecture, technical design, implementation, quality assurance, delivery and maintenance.
Computer Science and Engineering: The core competencies of Computer Science and Engineering such as Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Analysis of Algorithms, Database Systems, are covered.
Career Advantage
CAREER SCOPE
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the machine-displayed intelligence that simulates human behavior or thinking and can be trained to solve specific problems. AI is a combination of Machine Learning techniques and Deep Learning. AI models which are trained using vast volumes of data have the ability to make intelligent decisions. It is widely used in different application areas like healthcare, agriculture, marketing, gaming, navigation, marketing, automobiles, social media, e-commerce.
Data Analytics Data analysts are one of the most sought professionals considering the current trend in software development. The demand for such professionals is so high and the availability is less, making the job being offered with a huge salary and perks with the promising careers as data analyst, data engineer, data analytics consultant, quantitative analyst few to mention.
Cyber security Cyber security has become an important aspect in the domain of computer science and engineering with huge demand. Assuming the penetration of the internet in villages, almost all common men have access to it. Consequently, there is an increase in cybercrimes every day due to the mischief of cyber criminals. Considering the different responsibilities, there are roles like security architect, security consultant, penetration tester, security analyst, security engineer few to mention.
Edge Computing Edge computing is an emerging technology which can save cost, improve speed, and avoid latency in the activities of the devices in which it is installed. This course prepares students for careers in the field of autonomous vehicles, remote monitoring of assets in the oil and gas industry, smart grid, predictive maintenance, patient monitoring, virtualised radio networks and 5G (vRAN), cloud gaming, etc.
The primarily concern is to automate the manufacturing processes, improving the quality of human life and replacing humans in hazardous environments. This course also helps to choose the higher study and research in future oriented technologies.
Software Engineering Through this course, career opportunities are profuse and various positions like software developer, application developer, solutions designer, test designer, software architect, IT consultant etc. Roles and responsibilities include design and operating databases, creating and developing solutions for various project and research needs, designing innovative solutions, Formation of test cases, test designs and test data, etc.
Geo-Informatics The Geo-Informatics intends to avail the knowledge of remote sensing and Geo Information System to the students. Remote Sensing includes image processing methods, satellite technologies and use of images in different application areas. Geo Information System deals primarily with the details of a particular location.
- ★ At VIT-AP, we thrive to provide opportunities to students to learn geo-informatics for their professional career benifit. This specialization allows graduates to build their knowledge and practical expertise in geo-informatics with independent study and project experience.
- ★ To provide considerable flexibility allowing students to quickly gain the geo-informatics knowledge and qualification they need today, and to add to their credentials. In the end students develop their capacity in independent research, problem analysis and solution.
- ★ To provide vast set of opportunities in the location-based service providers such as Google and Facebook as well as in other areas like defense applications, agricultural technologies, oceanography and so on.
Blockchain Blockchain is a revolutionary technology that is popularly known as the backbone of Digital Cryptocurrencies, which have been generating incredible hype in the last decade. It gained attention after the introduction of Bitcoin. The career opportunities in blockchain are vast. Few of the respectable positions available in blockchain are business analyst, crypto manager, risk analyst, blockchain legal consultant etc.
Computer Science and Engineering The career opportunities include database designers, system analysts, web developers, application developers, software engineers, full stack developer etc
