Program Name : MS by Research in IT in Power Systems

About the Program:

This is a research-oriented Masters program with an expected duration of 2 years. In the first year student is required to take few courses depending on his research. In second year he/she will be completely engaged in research work.

Objectives:

To impart knowledge of IT related applications for Power Systems.
To impart Power Systems knowledge for deregulated and restructures power system.
To impart knowledge regarding use of IT and IT-based systems.
To train the student in developing the capability for independent research.

Advantages (for the student):

The students will get the knowledge in the area of the Power and Energy Systems relevant for the restructured and deregulated power system environment.
The student will get the knowledge in the area of IT application for power systems
The students will have excellent career prospects as the course work and research involve a unique blending of IT and Power Systems, which has a very high demand in industry.

Duration:

About Two Years

Eligibility:

B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering/ Electrical and Electronics Engineering/Electronics and Communication Engineering/Computer Science

Admission procedure:

Visit http://www.iiit.ac.in/admissions/pgee

Curriculum (Semester-wise):

A student should take at least 48 credits at the institute to be eligible for the MS degree, 24 of which should be MS thesis credits. At least 16 credits of courses at level 4000 and above should be taken for the degree. Students must register for at least 12 credits for the first three semesters and for at least 4 credits thereafter.

Semester I
    Problem Solving and Programing (3000 Level)    4 credits
    Stream Elective (4000 Level)                                    4 credits
    Stream Elective (4000 Level)                                    4 credits
    Seminar (4000 Level)                                                 2 credits

Semester II
    Computing Tools (3000 Level)                                   4 credits
    Steam Elective (4000 Level)                                     4 credits
    Stream Elective (4000 Level)                                   4 credits
    Literature Survey (4000 Level)                                1 credits
    Seminar (4000 Level)                                                1 credits

Semester III
MS Thesis 12 credits

Semester IV
MS Thesis 12 credits

Some of the Courses are:

Power Systems State Estimation
Load Forecasting
Renewable Energy Systems
Distribution System Engineering
Power System Protection
Power Systems Operation and Control
Advanced Power System Analysis
Distribution Automation
Power System Reliability
Power System Stability
Problem Solving and Programming
Computing Tools
Advanced Problem Solving
Soft Computing
Database Management Systems
Optimization Techniques
Numerical Analysis
Pattern Recognition
Embedded Systems
Spatial Informatics
Software Engineering

Academics