Q: Who is this program for?

The Master of Science in Computer Science is ideally suited for people who have a strong interest in software development and cloud computing and aspire to pursue a career in these fields. This MSc CS program is suitable for graduates seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in software development, as well as professionals looking to transition into the rapidly growing field of software development and cloud computing.

Q: Is there an eligibility criteria for this program?

Following is the eligibility criteria for the Masters in CS program: Any undergraduate degree. No prior work experience required. OR Class 12 + 3-Year Diploma + Minimum 2 years of work experience in the related field. This will be subject to the evaluation by the university. OR Class 12 + 2-Year Diploma + Minimum 5 years of work experience in the related field. This will be subject to the evaluation by the university.

Q: What is the admission process?

The admission process for the MSC Computer Science prgram is completely online. The following are the key steps in the application process: Step 1 - Fill out the application form Step 2 - Get shortlisted and receive the offer letter: The candidates will be evaluated based on their profile, i.e. professional experience and academic scores. Step 3 - Block your seat and complete the payment.

Q: What kind of certification will I get after completion of this course?

Post the successful completion of Masters in CS , you will get a Masters degree in Software Engineering/Cloud computing from upGrad and WOOLF.

Q: How do I know that this program’s curriculum is the best?

The curriculum for Masters degree in CS is developed by the best faculty members from upGrad Institute with special inputs from industry experts, which makes it extremely relevant to working professionals. Along with it, our Support Services, Career Assistance, and Live Sessions make it a classroom experience, which no one else in the market can offer.

Question 1

Who is this program for?

Accepted Answer

The Master of Science in Computer Science is ideally suited for people who have a strong interest in software development and cloud computing and aspire to pursue a career in these fields. This MSc CS program is suitable for graduates seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in software development, as well as professionals looking to transition into the rapidly growing field of software development and cloud computing.

Question 2

Is there an eligibility criteria for this program?

Accepted Answer

Following is the eligibility criteria for the Masters in CS program:

Any undergraduate degree. No prior work experience required.

OR

Class 12 + 3-Year Diploma + Minimum 2 years of work experience in the related field. This will be subject to the evaluation by the university.

OR

Class 12 + 2-Year Diploma + Minimum 5 years of work experience in the related field. This will be subject to the evaluation by the university.

Question 3

What is the admission process?

Accepted Answer

The admission process for the MSC Computer Science prgram is completely online. The following are the key steps in the application process:

Step 1 - Fill out the application form

Step 2 - Get shortlisted and receive the offer letter: The candidates will be evaluated based on their profile, i.e. professional experience and academic scores.

Step 3 - Block your seat and complete the payment.

Question 4

How much do I pay to block my seat?

Accepted Answer

You need to pay ₹ 15,000 to block your seat.

Question 5

What kind of certification will I get after completion of this course?

Accepted Answer

Post the successful completion of Masters in CS, you will get a Masters degree in Software Engineering/Cloud computing from upGrad and WOOLF.

Question 6

How much time do I need to spend to achieve success in the program?

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You will need to spend 12-15+ hrs/week to get optimum results and learn.

Overall, the Master's in Computer Science program will have video content broken down into small easy-to-complete segments that you can watch on the go-across devices. The remaining hours of engagement will be a mix of industry projects, live instructor sessions, mentoring sessions and online and offline meetups.

Question 7

How do I know that this program’s curriculum is the best?

Accepted Answer

The curriculum for Masters degree in CS is developed by the best faculty members from upGrad Institute with special inputs from industry experts, which makes it extremely relevant to working professionals.

Along with it, our Support Services, Career Assistance, and Live Sessions make it a classroom experience, which no one else in the market can offer.

Question 8

What kind of support does upGrad offer?

Accepted Answer

We have a 24*7 student support team. You can write to us via studentsupport@upgrad.com or for urgent queries, use the "Talk to Us" option on the Learn platform. Additionally, an upGrad buddy will engage with you throughout the duration of your MSC Computer Science program to ensure you are on track with upcoming deadlines, submissions, offer guidance, and resolve their non-academic queries.

We also provide extensive academic support through the discussion forum and weekly TA-Sessions. Just like in a university, your batchmates from the Master's degree in Computer Science program will help you with any academic queries. This will happen via the Discussion Forum. Other than your peers, you also have TAs (Teaching Associates) for any academic query. Your academic queries will be solved by the Faculty and TAs in 36-48 hours.

Question 9

Which banks allow using 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?

Accepted Answer

No cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank and State Bank of India).

Question 10

Is there any minimum transaction limit ?

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Yes. 50000 is the minimum.

Question 11

Standard Chartered Bank offers 18 or 24 months No Cost EMI ?

Accepted Answer

No. ONLY 12 months is available irrespective of the Program enrolled.

Question 12

Will I have to pay any extra amount for EMI transaction?

Accepted Answer

If you are availing 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.

Question 13

Are there any fees or down payment?

Accepted Answer

Certain banks charge nominal processing fees between INR 99 - 500 on 0% Credit Card EMI transaction. If charged, will be billed in the first repayment installment.

Question 14

Can I use my International credit card for 0% credit EMI or Credit Card EMI?

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Only the Indian bank credit cards can be used. But you can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions, this will be purely between you and your bank.

Question 15

Are there any charges in case I opt for cancellation/refund from the course after paying balance with no cost EMI ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there will be additional charges to the extent of interest paid by the upGrad to the bank, you will be refunded only Principal amount, i.e. the amount actually deducted/blocked from your card. This deduction will be in addition to the amount mentioned in the refund policy shared with your offer letter.

Question 16

Can I Pay Using Multiple Credit Cards ?

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Multiple cards can be used to complete the payments using Part payment option make sure to inform the learner, minimum transaction is INR 50000 to opt for 0% CC EMI E.g. Amount to be paid: 150000. I can pay using 2 Credit cards. Yes, Example :
HDFC Card – Part payment – INR 100000
ICICI Card – Part payment – INR 50000

Question 17

How can I opt for Credit card EMI if my bank is not listed in the 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?

Accepted Answer

You can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions.

Question 18

Why is the entire amount blocked on my credit card?

Accepted Answer

Initially your bank will block the entire amount from your available purchase limit and from your next billing cycle, you will be charged the EMI amount. As you start paying your EMI, your credit limit will be released accordingly. For example, if you have made a payment of ₹100000 on 6-months EMI and your credit limit is ₹200,000 then initially your bank will block your credit limit by ₹100000. After payment of your first month EMI of Rs.15000, the blocked amount will come down to ₹85000.

Question 19

Why is interest getting charged on No Cost EMI?

Accepted Answer

Your bank will charge you interest. However, this interest charge has been provided to you as an upfront discount at the time of your payment, effectively giving you the benefit of a No cost EMI. The total amount paid during the entire EMI tenure to the bank will be equal to the amount to be paid to upGrad.

Eg. Amount payable to upGrad: INR 405000
Let's say Amount deducted at the time of transaction: INR 379850 (Principal amount) Bank charges interest of 12-15% per annum on INR 379850
[Note: Interest factor is reducing rate and not Flat rate]
EMI AMOUNT = INR 33750 x 12 = INR 405000
Effectively, you have taken loan on 379,850 instead of 405,000

Question 20

Is there any deferral or refund policy for this program?

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Refund Policy: (Programmes with prep-session component)
Student must pay an applicable caution money for the enrolment to the Masters in CS program. This caution amount will be adjustable against the total Programme fee payable by the student.
You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the MSc CS program at any time, before the Program Start Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. You can request your Admissions Counselor to help you in applying and withdrawing for a refund by sending them an email with reasons listed. Processing fee of Rs. 10,000/- will be levied. If less than Rs. 10,000/- have been paid in total, student shall not be eligible for any refund in such case.
Student shall not be eligible for any refund under any circumstances if any such refund requests are raised post Cohort Commencement Date and student will continue to pay the EMI for loan (if applicable) and such loan cannot be cancelled. This is also applicable for those students who could not complete their payment and could not be enrolled in the cohort opted for. However, the student can raise a request for Pre-Programme deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
In case of a refund, student will be solely responsible for any cancellation of loan, including but not limited to applicable loan cancellation charges levied on the total cancelled loan amount.
Student must pay the full fee within 7 days of payment of Caution Money or Cohort Commencement Date, whichever is earlier, otherwise the admission letter will be rescinded.
Request for refund must be sent via e-mail in the prescribed Refund Request Form. The refund will be processed within 30 working days of commencement of the program after being duly approved by the Academic Committee.
1st Deferral (pre or post programme commencement) is free for all enrolled students with the following conditions:
The Executive Post Graduate Program learners should complete the course in a maximum duration of 3 years from the initial batch start date.
The Advanced Certificate Program learners should complete the course in a maximum duration of 2 years from the initial batch start date.
2nd deferral will be charged as explained below.

2nd Deferral Policy: (Pre- Programme Commencement)
If a student, due to unavoidable circumstances is unable to commence with the cohort and requests for a deferral before the cohort starts, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.
However, the student will be required to pay 50% of the total course fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be approved. Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of initial batch the student enrolled for.
The student has time till the current cohort launch date to make the payment of the 50% program fee, post which the deferral request will expire. Once the deferral window expires and the student now asks for a refund, the above-mentioned applicable refund policy will apply.
The fee applicable to the deferred student will be as per prevailing fee for the batch student as opted to defer to (No additional deferral fee is required to be paid).
2nd Deferral Policy: (Post Programme Commencement)
If a student is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the course, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.
A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of initial batch the student enrolled for.
The student will be required to pay a deferral fees of 10% of the total course amount fee + Taxes if any along with the differential program fees between the two cohorts.
The deferral request will be approved once the deferral fee is paid.
Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
The student has 7 days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of deferral request to make the payment of the deferral fee post which the deferral request will expire, and the student will continue as part of the current cohort.
If the student completes the deferral payment, the student’s login will be disabled, the student will leave the deferred cohort and the student will start learning on the new cohort from the point of the last assignment that was graded in the deferred cohort. All grades and progress till that point will be carried forward as it is to the new cohort. For clarification, the grades of the graded assignments will be carried forward, whether the student had submitted these grading during the initial stage.
The deferral can only be requested during the batch for which the student has enrolled is ongoing. Once the batch has completed, deferral requests shall not be entertained. For clarification, the batch completion here shall mean the “last grace deadline” as communicated by upGrad.

Question 21

What are the key differences between a Master's in Computer Science (MCS) and a Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS)?

Accepted Answer

The MCS and MSCS are very similar Master’s in Computer Science degrees granting advanced software engineering and cloud computing skills. While the MCS focuses more on coursework, the MSc Computer Science blends core concepts with intensive research work. Both degrees aim to prepare technology leaders via project-based learning.

Question 22

Can you provide insights into the typical duration and admission requirements for pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science?

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A Master's Degree in Computer Science typically ranges from 1-2 years depending on prior experience. Admission criteria require a technology-related Bachelor’s degree. Students from non-tech backgrounds may need to demonstrate programming proficiency through tests before joining the Master of Science in Computer Science.

Question 23

Tell me more about the specific specializations or concentrations available within a Master's in Computer Science program.

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Those pursuing a Masters in CS can specialize in niche technology areas like Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and more through elective course bundles & projects. This allows shaping your expertise to align with aspirations.

Question 24

What is the significance of pursuing an MSC in Computer Science, and how does it differ from other master's programs in the field?

Accepted Answer

A Masters degree in CS from a globally reputed institution signals high-demand advanced software engineering skills. The project-based curriculum, practical specializations, career support, and alumni networks also differentiate such Masters in CS programs, preparing technology leaders.

Question 25

How do admissions criteria and curriculum vary among institutions offering a Master's in Computer Science?

Accepted Answer

Admission criteria may differ based on the institute’s focus, while some MSc CS programs mandate technology/programming backgrounds, others admit diverse undergraduate profiles followed by bridge courses. Curriculam also vary in theoretical vs practical project-based learning.

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