Q: What is the online Master's in Computer Science with upGrad?

The Master's in Computer Science is an engaging yet rigorous 19-Months* online program designed specifically for working professionals to develop practical knowledge and skills, establish a professional network, and accelerate entry into computer science careers. The Master of Computer Science certification is awarded by LJMU.

Question 1

What is the online Master's in Computer Science with upGrad?

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The Master's in Computer Science is an engaging yet rigorous 19-Months* online program designed specifically for working professionals to develop practical knowledge and skills, establish a professional network, and accelerate entry into computer science careers. The Master of Computer Science certification is awarded by LJMU.

Question 2

What should I expect from the Master's Degree in Computer Science?

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In the MS courses in Computer Science, expect to carry out several industry-relevant projects simulated as per the actual workplace, making you a skilled computer science professional at par with leading industry standards.

Question 3

What should I NOT expect from the Master's Degree in Computer Science?

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This Computer Science LJMU program is NOT going to be easy. It will require a commitment of 10-15 hours/week, applying new concepts and executing industry-relevant projects.

Question 4

What type of learning experience should I expect?

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The Master of Computer Science LJMU syllabus will be a mix of interactive lectures from industry leaders as well as world-renowned faculty. Additionally, the Master of Science in Computer Science program comprises live lectures or hangout sessions dedicated to solving your academic queries and reinforcing learning. This is why this is one of the best online Master's in Computer Science.

Question 5

Is any certification granted at the end of the program?

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Post successful completion of MSc in Software Engineering, a certificate in Executive PG Program would be granted from IIIT Bangalore and a Master's degree from LJMU.

You can also complete the 4-month Data Science & Machine Learning certification and a certificate for this course. This is an optional and free course

Question 6

Do I need to pay extra for the 4-months Executive Certificate in Data Science & Machine Learning?

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No, it helps our learners become more industry-ready with additional skill sets. You can start learning this content anytime during the MS in Computer Science course duration or within the program content access duration, i.e., 3 years.

Question 7

Does the curriculum get updated?

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Yes, the Master of Computer Science LJMU syllabus gets updated with inputs from IIIT-Bangalore & industry experts. The curriculum is subject to change at the university's discretion.

Question 8

What are the top in-demand skills in software development?

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Python courses, javascript courses, cyber security courses, Data structure courses, node.js courses, Core Java courses, React.js courses, SQL courses, Full stack development courses, BigData courses, NFT courses, Cloud Computing courses, Database Design courses, Cryptocurrency courses, etc. are the in-demand skills in software development. Enroll for our best online Masters in Computer Science program to learn these skills.

Question 9

Can I still apply for the program if I have scored less than 50% in my undergraduate degree?

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Candidates who scored lower than 50% marks in the UG degree but have higher than 50% marks in a PG qualification (e.g. Postgraduate Diploma, Master's Degree, etc.) will be eligible to apply for the MS in Computer Science.

Question 10

Can I apply for the program if I am in my last year of an undergraduate degree?

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No, you should be a graduate with at least 50% marks in your UG degree to be eligible to apply for the Computer Science LJMU program.

Question 11

What is the admissions process for the program?

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The admissions process for the best online Master's in Computer Science is completely online and is customised as per your educational and professional profile. Following are the key steps in the application process:

Step 1: Selection Test- Fill out an application and take a short 20-minute online test with questions
Step 2: Review and Shortlisting of Suitable Candidates- Our faculty will review all applications, consider the educational and professional background of an applicant and review the test scores wherever applicable. Following this, offer letters will be rolled out so you are assured a great peer group to learn and network with.
Step 3: Enrollment for Access to Prep Content- Make a quick block payment with assistance from our loan partners where required, receive immediate access to the prep content and begin your upGrad journey.

Question 12

Will I be required to submit any documents for the admission?

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Yes. You will be required to submit the following documents to IIIT Bangalore prior to the Master of Science in Computer Science program start date:
A self-attested copy of your undergraduate transcript/degree clearly mentioning your GPA/Grades
Proof of marks in competitive exams (GRE, CAT, GMAT) if the information is shared in your application form

Please note, you will only receive the final admissions offer upon submitting these documents.

Question 13

What is the payment schedule and how much do I have to pay to block my seat in the program?

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In order to block your seat in the MSc Software Engineering program, you need to pay a caution money of ₹25000.

We have a provision of 0% interest loans and other long-term interest loans to help finance the fees.

Question 14

How will I learn about these relevant openings?

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Job applications will be opened up on an internal job portal or on an external portal like a company website or LinkedIn, and learners of the interview guarantee must apply for all ‘relevant openings’.
Relevant openings are defined as meeting their experience level and openings in cities where they have mentioned that they will be OK to relocate.
Companies will shortlist candidates and upGrad will help with scheduling interviews. Interviews will be arranged for jobs anywhere in India and the candidate has to be available for these interviews at their own cost and expense.
If the candidate refuses an interview opportunity, this will be counted against the number of guaranteed interviews.

Question 15

What type of career support should I expect from this program?

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Preparatory Support: Mentoring on how to make the best resume for a computer science professional, highlighting technical and domain expertise. Interview preparation and interview mentoring by industry experts will also be provided.

Access to Opportunities: Profiles of students will be circulated in upGrad's and IIIT-B's network of companies. It's more about how to inculcate data-driven leadership in the current job and plan a transition in the medium-to-long run.

Question 16

How will my doubts/questions be addressed in an online program?

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Peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can post your queries regarding MS courses in Computer Science and your peers/faculty/teaching assistants answer your queries within a day. There will also be regular Q&A sessions with faculty to get clarification on conceptual doubts.

Question 17

Is there any content/preparatory camp for learners new to Software Development?

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Yes, we do. Depending on how comfortable you are with the prep content, you can decide to move ahead with the course or go through a self-paced in-depth course on Java programming (~5-6 weeks). You can then continue your progress in a later batch. Your upGrad buddy will help you with the necessary steps.

Question 18

Refund policy/Financials

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Refund Policy: (Programs with prep-session component)
Student must pay an amount of ₹25,000 as caution money for the enrollment of the Master's in Computer Science. This will be adjustable against the total course fee payable by the student.

You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Master of Science in Computer Science 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 the reasons listed. The prep login will be activated immediately post completion of the 'payment of the 1st block amount (caution money)' or on the 'Specified date' as communicated by upGrad. Processing fee of ₹10,000 will be levied in case refund is claimed.

Student has to pay the full fee within 15 days of payment of block amount or cohort start date, whichever is earlier, otherwise the admission letter will be rescinded and processing fee of ₹10,000 will be levied.

Once the student pays block amount, "any" refund shall be subject to deduction of ₹10,000 processing charges.

Any taxes paid by the student shall not be refundable, and the amount to be withheld will be higher of taxes paid or 10,000 processing fees.

There shall be no refund applicable once the program has started. This is applicable even for those students who could not complete their payment and could not be enrolled in the batch opted for.

Refund shall be processed to an eligible student within 30 working days from the date of receipt of refund form from him/her in this regard.

Refund shall be subject to deduction of ₹10,000 processing charges or the GST paid, whichever is higher as mentioned above.

Deferral Policy: (Post Program Commencement)
If a student is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the best online Master's in Computer Science, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.
A student can request for deferral only once and 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 until 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 or not 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.
Deferral Policy: (Pre Program 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 cohort.
To do so, the student will be required to pay 50% of the total Program 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 to any of the cohorts starting in the next 3 months from the start date of the initial batch in which the student was originally enrolled for. For the first deferral request, subject to point no. 2 of the Pre-Program Deferral Policy, no additional charges shall be levied.
If a student wants to defer his enrolment a second time, such student will have to make an additional payment of Rs.10,000 as Deferral fee, and this amount shall be non-refundable under any circumstances. Once this payment is done, students will be eligible to defer to any of the cohort starting in the next 3 months from the current cohort.
The student has time till the current cohort launch date to make the payment of the balance 50% Program fee, post which the deferral request will expire. Once the deferral window expires and if such a student wants to withdraw his or her enrolment from the said Program, the refund policy will be applicable.
The student shall be liable to pay the differential Program fees between the two cohorts if any.

Question 19

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, State Bank of India, CITIBANK and HSBC).

Question 20

Is there any minimum transaction limit ?

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Yes. 50000 is the minimum.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

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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 23

Are there any fees or down payment?

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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 24

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 25

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

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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 26

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 27

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 28

Why is the entire amount blocked on my credit card?

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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 29

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 30

What are the key focus areas and specialisations within a Master of Science in Computer Science program?

Accepted Answer

Our MS in Computer Science allows deep specialisation across domains like Cloud Computing, Full Stack Development, etc., through in-demand industry-relevant courses made by experts in the domain.

Question 31

Can you provide insights into the differences between an MS in Computer Science and other related master's programs?

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While M.Tech or such programs focus on research-oriented roles, a Master of Science in Computer Science blends core concepts, tools training, and practical applications for software engineering leadership. An MS in Computer Science offers the widest exposure spanning theory and implementation.

Question 32

Tell me more about the courses offered in upGrad’s MS in Computer Science programs.

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upGrad's MS courses in Computer Science include concepts like AI, IoT, etc., along with Python, Java, etc., via live projects tailored to build cutting-edge expertise.

Question 33

What distinguishes a Master of Science in Computer Science from a Master of Science in Software Engineering?

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While Master of Science in Computer Science enables the creation of innovative solutions by leveraging the latest hardware innovations., MS in Software Engineering focuses on software application development and implementation expertise.

Question 34

What are the key considerations for pursuing a master's in computer science?

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If you have a Bachelor’s Degree and want to specialise in key technology areas, you can enrol in the Master of Science in Computer Science program.

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