IIITH unveils part-time MS for working professionals

International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH) has announced the launch of a part-time industry sponsored Master of Science (MS) by research for working professionals to foster advanced research skills and empower individuals to drive tech led innovations. Applications are open and first batch will start August 2024.

The part-time Master of Science (MS) by research program is designed to cater to the evolving needs of working professionals and the technology companies. The part-time program is structured around a long thesis project advised jointly by the company and IIITH faculty, with few courses to be taken alongside the foundational knowledge needed for the thesis.

With bulk registration, companies can choose tech areas and advisors, as well as co-create projects with IIITH focusing on specific solutions company may need. Professionals with a Science/ Engineering degree and at least 1 year of tech industry experience may apply. Participants can choose the individual courses in each semester and enrol alongside full-time students at IIITH over 3 years, concurrent with the thesis project.