University College of Information Technology

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Punjab University College of Information Technology (PUCIT), is college (one of the leading Computer Sciences & IT colleges in Pakistan) of the University of the Punjab (PU) located in Lahore, Pakistan, deals with all the information technology and computer sciences related education and research. The college is located in Allama Iqbal campus (old campus) of the university, which resides near old Anarkali.

1 History
2 Academic programs
3 Societies
4 Achievements
5 External links

[edit] History

The Punjab University College of Information Technology took a modest start with the name of Center for Computer Science in 1988. It was established in the Center for Solid State Physics, New Campus. The first program offered was a year - long 2-semester Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) for which 24 students were registered. This program has been regularly offered until 2000.

In 1991 The Center for Computer Science was upgraded to Department of Computer Science and for the first time a full-fledged 2-year program for M.Sc (Computer Science) was offered. The first ever intake for the program was 15 students, which gradually in subsequent years was increased to 30.

In December 2000, the Department was further upgraded to a full-fledged College under a new name of the Punjab University College of Information Technology.

On 15 October 2000, Dr Shoaib briefly took over as the first Principal of the College for three months.

On 18 January 2001, Dr Majid Naeem, took the charge as Principal of the College.

On 10 April 2002, Dr Javaid Sikander Mirza became Principal of the College for 5 months.

On 25 October 2002, Dr. M.A Pasha took the charge as the new Principal of PUCIT.

In April 2006, Dr. Syed Mansoor Sarwar took over as the new Principal of PUCIT.

[edit] Academic programs

The following degree programs are offered by the College:

BS Computer Sciences (BS CS)
BS Information Technology (BS IT)
BS Software Engineering (BS SE)
M-E-Com. Master in Electronic Commerce With the specializations of E-Banking, and E-Commerce Application for Web
MSc Information Technology (MSc IT) with the following final year specializations:
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Information Systems
- Computer Networks
- Electronic Commerce
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
MS/MPhil Computer Science (MS/MPhil CS)