MAJU Computing Programmes

Muhammad Ali Jinnah University, located in Karachi, is a prominent private sector university. With its quality education, industry-relevant courses and learning methods, and well-developed industrial reputation, MAJU offers a comprehensive range of degree programmes from BS to PhD programmes in the field of computer science. Therefore, if you are looking for a comprehensive guide on computing programmes at Jinnah University.  

What Computing Programmes Are Available at MAJU?

For students who want to pursue professional degrees in the disciplines of computer science in Karachi, MAJU is one of the reliable options for them due to its presence in education for more than 26 years, and it is part of the largest private education group in Pakistan.​ (President’s Message, 2019)​ 

Faculty of Computing offers a diverse range of professional degrees in modern computer science and its subdomains. For instance, students can study computer science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. ​(Department of Computer Science, 2017)​ 

MAJU computing programmes available at the Muhammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU) are offered at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels.  

Muhammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU) offers a comprehensive range of university degrees in Karachi in the field of computer science and many more disciplines. The faculty of computer science offers the following degrees.  

Undergraduate/ BS Degrees 

• BS Computer Science 

• BS Software Engineering 

• BS Artificial Intelligence 

• BS Cybersecurity 

Graduate Degrees/ MS Degrees 

• MS Computer Science 

• MS Software Engineering 

• MS Data Science 

Postgraduate Degree 

In addition to the BS and MS degrees, PhD degrees are also offered at MAJU Karachi under the Faculty of Computing.  

• PhD Computer Science 

Which Computing Programme to Choose?

In the following, let’s cover all the undergraduate degrees in computing, starting with a bachelor’s degree in the field of computing. ​(Department of Computer Science, 2024)​ 

Bachelors Programmes

Area	BS Computer Science	BS Software Engineering	BS Artificial Intelligence
Core identity	Broad computer science	Software engineering process and product	AI/ML specialisation
Credit structure	132 Cr. Hrs. clearly stated	Components sum to 135 Cr. Hrs.; total not explicitly stated	132 Cr. Hrs.; 138 for non-maths students
Distinctive courses	AI, Compiler Construction, Theory of Automata, Parallel & Distributed Computing	Software Requirements Engineering, Software Architecture, Software Project Management, Software Quality Engineering, Software Re-engineering	Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Knowledge Representation, Digital Image Processing, NLP/CV electives

MS Programmes 

Area	MS Computer Science	MS Software Engineering	MS Data Science
Duration	2 years / 4 semesters	2 years / 4 semesters	1.5–2 years / 3–4 semesters; max 4 years
Total credits	30	30	30
Completion options	24 + 6 thesis OR 27 + 3 project	24 + 6 thesis OR 27 + 3 project OR 10 courses only	24 + 6 thesis OR 27 + 3 project
Specializations	Software Engineering; AI & Data Science; Network & Information Security	Project Management; Information Systems	No formal specialisation listed; broad data science electives
Core courses	Advanced Theoretical CS, Applied Programming, Advanced Research Methods, Advanced Analysis of Algorithms	Advanced Requirements Engineering, Applied Programming, Advanced Software Architecture, Advanced Research Methods, Advanced SQA	Tools & Techniques for Data Science, Statistical & Mathematical Methods, Advanced Research Methods, Machine Learning
Admission extra	16 years of education, and Admission test/ HEC test	16 years of education, admission test.	16 years of education, admission test
CGPA requirement for admissions	2.00/4.00	2.00/4.00	2.00/4.00

 

BS/ MS/ PhD Degree Duration and Scholarships

According to the official MAJU Website, the information on BS/ MS/ and PhD programmes, the eligibility and duration are given below. ​(Scholarships, 2026)​ 

Area	BS Programmes	MS Programmes	PhD Programme
Eligibility	Intermediate / Equivalent	Bachelor’s in relevant field	MS in relevant field
Duration	4 Years	1.5- 2 years	2-5 years
Scholarships	Available	Available	Available

Also Read

5 Reasons to pursue a PhD in Computer Science
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Which Degree Can Lead You to Which Career?

The information is collected through a wide range of sources. This includes MAJU’s official Blog and Prospects. ​(Computer Science, 2026)​ 

Profession	Primary degree(s)	Secondary/related degree(s)	Notes
Software Developer / Engineer	BS Software Engineering	BS Computer Science; MS Software Engineering; MS Computer Science	The most direct route is BS SE.
Data Scientist	BS Artificial Intelligence; MS Data Science	BS Computer Science; MS Computer Science (AI & Data Science)	MS Data Science is the most specialised.
AI / Machine Learning Engineer	BS Artificial Intelligence	MS Data Science; MS Computer Science	Strong maths, ML, and portfolio needed.
NLP / Computer Vision Engineer	BS Artificial Intelligence	MS Data Science	Electives in NLP, CV, and deep learning matter.
Robotics Engineer	BS Artificial Intelligence	MS Computer Science / MS Data Science (with robotics/embedded focus)	Robotics is listed by MAJU for BS AI.
Cybersecurity Analyst / Consultant	BS Cybersecurity, BS Computer Science; BS Software Engineering	MS Computer Science (Network & Information Security)	MS CS has a dedicated security specialisation.
Information Security Manager	MS Computer Science	BS Computer Science; MS Software Engineering	Professionally demanded
Network / Systems Administrator / Architect	BS Computer Science	MS Software Engineering; MS Computer Science	MS SE lists Network Architects.
Database Administrator	BS Computer Science	MS Software Engineering	Both degrees include relevant courses and skills
Web / Mobile / Game Developer	BS Software Engineering; BS Computer Science	Department page careers; MS Software Engineering	BS SE lists Web Developer, Web Designer, Game Developer.
IT Consultant / Manager	BS Software Engineering; MS Software Engineering	BS Computer Science; MS Computer Science	MS SE has Project Management and Information Systems specialisations.
Business Intelligence / Data Analyst	MS Data Science; BS Artificial Intelligence	BS Computer Science	MS DS lists BI Developer and Predictive Analytics.
Research Scientist / Academia	PhD Computer Science	MS Computer Science; MS Software Engineering; MS Data Science	PhD is required for most academic/research leadership roles.
AI Ethics Consultant	BS Artificial Intelligence	MS Data Science; MS Computer Science	Emerging role listed by BS AI.
University Lecturer / Professor	PhD Computer Science	MS CS / MS SE / MS DS (for lecturer roles)	PhD for professorial track.

 

Conclusion 

MAJU Computing programmes are a great choice if you aim to develop a great career in IT, Technology, Cybersecurity, AI, or Data Science. For more details, you can keep following the MAJU blog for more detailed posts.

​​References 

​​Computer Science. (2026, 02 26). Retrieved from Prospects: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/computer-science/ 

​Department of Computer Science. (2024, 10 12). Retrieved from MAJU Official Website: https://jinnah.edu/faculty-of-computing/department-of-computer-science/ 

​Department of Computer Science. (2017, 12 23). Retrieved from MAU Official: https://jinnah.edu/faculty-of-computing/department-of-computer-science/ 

​President’s Message. (2019, 08 09). Retrieved from MAJU Official Site: https://jinnah.edu/presidents-message/ 

​Scholarships. (2026, 02 16). Retrieved from MAJU Official Website: https://jinnah.edu/scholarship/?_gl=1*nd9rv0*_gcl_au*ntu2mdk5ny4xnzg3mdq3mdc2*_ga*mjixnta1mjmxlje3odcwndcwnzc.*_ga_qhhlvx1j83*cze3ote0nda1mzkkbzqzjgcxjhqxnzkxndqxnjm5jgo0nyrsmcromtqwmjq0ndqwnw.

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