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Master of Science – Eligibility, Specialisations, Opportunities, and More!

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Master of Science – Eligibility, Specialisations, Opportunities, and More!

Short for M.Sc – Masters in Science is a specialization course pursued by students interested in knowing more about computers. Usually, students take this course after graduation, and once you complete M.Sc, numerous job opportunities open up before you. From software engineering, web development to database management and networking, M candidates are eligible for jobs across the tech spectrum. 

However, since this is a specialization course that focuses on industrial expertise and experience by providing hands-on training, there are some M.Sc eligibility criteria to follow. Broadly, the M.Sc eligibility criteria include: 

  • Graduates from any discipline like Science, Commerce, Arts, BCA, Engineering, from any recognized university. 
  • Students who have studied Mathematics during 10+2 or graduation. 
  • At least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST category candidates) during graduation.

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Admissions into M.Sc courses are mostly made based on entrance exams. Most top universities and colleges across India conduct yearly entrance exams which enable students to enroll in their M.Sc programs. Generally, the entrance test contains mathematics, reasoning, basics of computers, data interpretation, and general aptitude. However, each college has a different pattern for its entrance exam, so you are advised to look up the website of the college you are targeting. 

Apart from that, there are no other hard M.Sc eligibility criteria. That said, if you wish to enroll in an M.Sc course, you should be aware of the various specializations.

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Specializations in M.Sc

Since M.Sc is a postgraduate program that focuses on both theoretical and practical skills, there are different fields or specializations that students can opt from for their courses. Some of the more famous and sought after disciplines include: 

  • Systems architecture
  • Systems management
  • Information system management
  • Networking
  • Applications development
  • Software testing and debugging
  • Hardware programming
  • Troubleshooting

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Opportunities After the M.Sc Course

Candidates having an M.Sc degree are eligible for many high-paying job roles in the tech world in various top-tier IT firms and consultancies. M.Sc-qualified students can easily find jobs both in the private and public sectors. Further, if you pursue your degree from a well-recognized university or with a university that offers you 360-placement support, you can expect much more fulfilling job opportunities after your course completion. 

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Whatever job you join after M.Sc, the first few months will be used for training purposes, wherein you will be told everything about the company, the project you’re on, and the tools you must use. Post that, you will be deployed on different real-time projects, wherein you will be working in either of the following roles depending on your specialization and skillset – application development, networking, database management, full-stack development, and such. All in all, by the time you get done with your M.Sc course and start looking for well-paying jobs, here are some skills that you must have inculcated in yourself for best results: 

  • Good programming skills, with working knowledge of various programming languages like C, C++, Java, Python, etc. 
  • Systems architecture skills, with knowledge of different components that go into creating a system and how to optimize them. 
  • Algorithms expertise, with enough knowledge to optimize the algorithms and improve the products. 
  • Database handling skills in order to take care of both SQL and NoSQL databases for the company you work for. 

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Some of the topmost recruiters that hire M.Sc graduates, including both private and government organizations, are: 

  • GAIL
  • BHEL
  • NTPC
  • TCS
  • Wipro
  • Cognizant
  • IBM
  • American Express
  • Syntel
  • Accenture
  • HP

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Important Certificate Courses to do After M.Sc

Apart from the jobs discussed above, you can also do certifications and specializations following an M.Sc course. Here are some highly coveted certifications:

1. CCNA

Short for Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNA certification is offered by Cisco, and it helps candidates get well versed with all the nuances of networking like LAN, MAN, WAN, WLAN, TCP/IP, routers, subnetting, masking, and much more. You need to clear the CCNA exam in order to get this certification. 

2. Data Scientist

Data science is a very lucrative field in today’s world. If you are passionate about statistics and mathematics and want to do a job that deals with data, data science is just the field for you. There are numerous data science certifications and programs that you can opt for after your M.Sc to start your data journey!

3. DevOps

DevOps is useful for automating and integrating the processes of software development and making the IT teams more efficient and reliable. The field of DevOps has a great scope owing to the increased automation in today’s world. If you are interested in automation and wish to explore the intersection of automation and IT, you can definitely take up a DevOps certification course. 

4. Cloud Computing

The cloud computing industry has grown by leaps and bounds in the last half-a-decade. Today, companies of all shapes and sizes, belonging to different domains, use cloud technology to host their data, information, or applications. Even in the coming years, cloud technology will continue to gain increased acceptance across industries. So, getting a Cloud Computing certification after your M.Sc can help you land decent cloud computing jobs.

5. Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

AI and ML are truly fascinating fields in existence today. By trying to replicate human cognition in machines, these fields are trying to create smarter machines that perform human-like tasks easily. In the coming years, the demand for ML and AI experts is only going to increase. If you wish to build a career in these domains, ML and AI courses will give you just the head start you need after completing M.Sc. Here is a course offered by upGrad if you wish to explore AI via M.Sc! 

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In Conclusion

M.Sc is one of the more sought-after degrees, especially by students belonging to computers or tech backgrounds. Luckily, there are no strict eligibility criteria for M.Sc courses. If you have studied computers or mathematics during your undergraduate and are confident in your computer skills, M.Sc is the next logical step for you! 

At upGrad, we have mentored thousands of students from across the globe for different courses and careers. The M.Sc course offered in collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University is for motivated students looking to explore and specialize in advanced computing concepts. With upGrad’s 360-degree support, you can rest assured about your prospects after completing the degree! Reach out to us today.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1What is the most popular specialization in the Master’s of Science?

The Master’s of Science is a 1 to 2-year degree program which provides students with a certification that they have mastered that field of Science. There are many specializations that are quite popular in the current industry. There are core subjects such as Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Polymer Sciences, etc., which are very famous for research purposes. There are new-age MSc specializations also, such as Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, etc., which offer high-paying job opportunities to MSc professionals.

2What are the popular exams in which you can appear to get admission in an MSc course?

Master’s in Science degrees are offered by a lot of colleges in India. The entrance to these colleges are either through entrance examinations or through merit cutoffs. There are many examinations which you can appear for if you are willing to take admission to an MSc course. There are exams such as CIT Integrated MSc CET, GSA, IIT JAM, IISER Entrance Exam, JEST, NEST, OUAT Entrance Exam, etc., which can help you in getting admission to renowned colleges. You can appear for these examinations after completing your Bachelors in Science with more than 60% marks. The merit-based cutoffs for most of the colleges usually go up from 75% with leading colleges requiring more than 89% to get entrance into an MSc seat.

3What are the job opportunities for MSc graduates?

MSc graduates have a plethora of job opportunities. You can work as a Research Scientist, which entails planning, conducting, and analyzing data acquired from carefully regulated lab-based studies and investigations. You can also work as a Junior Research Fellow, which entails conducting research, undertaking research-related development activities, publishing scientific work and its outcomes, and so on. After earning your MSc, you have the option of becoming a teacher in your chosen science topic. However, after completing your post-graduation, you will need to pursue a BEd.

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