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Course Details

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from BITS Pilani is a 3-year online undergraduate degree programme offered via Coursera. The BIT Pilani Online B.Sc Computer Science has been designed to equip students with in-demand skills like Machine Learning, Human-Computer Interaction, Database Programming, and Mobile application development so that they can land lucrative jobs in Data Science, Application Development, Software Engineering, Product Management, and others. With the BITS Pilani Online B.Sc Computer Science by Coursera, students will be able to access industry and academic case studies, address real-world problems, and apply hands-on projects essential to developing their technical skills.

Programme Offerings

100% online bachelor’s degree
25 hours of learning per week
Live discussions
30 courses & 2 projects
Hands-on learning from anywhere
Q&A Sessions
group discussions
Job-ready skills
Certification
BITS Alumni Status

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the BITS Pilani Online B.Sc Computer Science programme, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Should have passed 10+2 in any stream from a recognised Central or State board from India or equivalent.
Must have adequate proficiency in English.
Applicants with “English” as a subject in Class 10th will be considered eligible.
Must have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects in Class 12th and have scored at least 60% marks in the subject.
Candidates who have not studied Mathematics in Class 12th or failed to obtain the minimum passing marks in the subject need to appear in a Mathematics qualifier exam to be conducted by BITS.

For International candidates

Must have passed the qualifying examination from their respective country’s / province’s High School Board.
Should have adequate proficiency in English, submitting a valid IELTS/ TOEFL/ Duolingo scorecard with the application.
Must have studied Mathematics at the high school level and have secured at least 60% marks or a minimum grade point of 6 on a scale of 10 in the final year.
In case of not securing the minimum passing score in the subject, applicants are required to appear in a Qualifier exam in Mathematics to be conducted by BITS.

Admission Details

Candidates willing to enrol in the BITS Pilani Online B.Sc Computer Science may apply for admission online. They need to submit an application form online. On selection, they will receive an offer letter and instructions on the next steps from the BITS Pilani admissions office.

Application Details

The step-by-step BITS Pilani Online BSc Computer Science application process is as follows:

Visit the official URL - https://www.coursera.org/degrees/bachelor-of-science-computer-science-bits
Navigate through the course
Click on the Apply Now option
Complete the application by entering the required information
Attach the relevant documents
Submit the form and wait for the selection

The Syllabus

The BITS Pilani Online BSc in Computer Science syllabus comprises core courses, foundational courses and electives. It also has Specialised tracks including Application Development, Computing Systems and Systems Programming, Databases and Data Analytics, and Algorithmics & Theoretical Computer Science. Each academic year has two semesters and each semester duration is 22 to 26 weeks (5 to 6 months). Each Semester will have six courses. Mentioned below is the list of Online BSc in Computer Science subjects:

BCS ZC313 Introduction to Programming

BCS ZC228 Introduction to Computing Systems

BCS ZC216 Computer Systems and Performance

BCS ZC215 Command Line Interfaces and Scripting

BCS ZC311 Data Structures and Algorithms

BCS ZC212 Algorithm Design

BCS ZC316 Object Oriented Programming

BCS ZC317 Relational Databases

BCS ZC234 Programming for Mobile Devices

BCS ZC238 Web Programming

BCS ZC232 Operating Systems

BCS ZC236 Software Design Principles

BCS ZC214 Building Database Applications

BCS ZC211 Software Development Practices

BCS ZC231 Network Programming and Client-Server Programming

BCS ZC222 Formal Languages and Applications

Mathematics Foundation

BCS ZC219 Discrete Mathematics

BCS ZC230 Linear Algebra and Optimization

BCS ZC233 Probability and Statistics

BCS ZC112 Introduction to Logic

Science & Engineering Foundation

BCS ZC223 General Biology*

BSC ZC240 General Physics*

BCS ZC111 Basic Electronics

Humanities Foundation

BCS ZC151 Writing Practice

BCS ZC113 Online Social Media*

BCS ZC114 Video Games - Technology and Social Impacts*

Other Courses

BCS ZC220 Environmental Studies

BCS ZC229 Introduction to Economics*

BCS ZC235 Science, Technology and Modernity*

BCS ZC224 Graphs and Networks

BCS ZC213 Automata and Computability

BCS ZC221 Experimental Algorithmics

BCS ZC227 Introduction to Bioinformatics

BCS ZC217 Data Visualization

BCS ZC312 Introduction to Data Analytics

BCS ZC315 Multicore and GPGPU Programming

BCS ZC237 TCP/IP and Internet

BCS ZC226 Information Security

BCS ZC225 Human Computer Interaction

BCS ZC218 Designing Multimodal Interfaces

BCS ZC314 Modern Databases

Evaluation Process

There are online graded quizzes conducted every two weeks for the course. During the course duration, students need to participate in assignments, case studies and lab exercises. In addition to this, BITS Pilani will conduct a comprehensive final examination at the end of the course. The exams will be conducted online in a remote proctored mode and organised on a specific schedule shared by BITS Pilani. To attend the final exam, the students must have a PC/ laptop with a webcam and internet connectivity. The institute also conducts practice quizzes or other assessments on a regular basis to help its students self-analyse their progress in the course.

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BITS Pilani Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the fee of the BITS Pilani Online BSc in Computer Science course?

The total Online BSc in Computer Science fee for Indian students is Rs 3,13,000. For international students, the fee is USD 4,000 (for select countries) and USD 6,000 (for other regions).

2: Who can apply for this online bachelor’s degree course?

High school graduates, working professionals, small business owners and anyone seeking to enter the IT or Computer Science field can enrol in the online BSc in Computer Science offered by BITS Pilani.

3: Do I need maths to pursue the online Bachelor of Science in Computer Science?

Yes. You must have passed mathematics as one of the subjects in 10+2 with 60% marks to enrol in the BITS Pilani B.Sc Computer Science online course.

4: What is the maximum duration of this online bachelor’s degree programme?

The minimum BITS Pilani Online BSc in Computer Science duration is three years, with a maximum of six years.

5: What are the career benefits of BITS Pilani Online BSc in Computer Science?

Upon completion, you can land a career as a Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Data Analyst, Application Developer, Web Programmer, and others.