Information Technology

  1. Home
  2. Academics
  3. Programmes Offered
  4. Information Technology

Department of Information Technology

Overview

The role of Information Technology is vital in every aspect of human life. However, if you aren’t in the field of IT, you might not know just how IT touches your life. The information technology is the study and use of system for storing, retrieving and processing information. With the introduction of computers, the business world has changed forever; using computers ensure smooth running of the business. Information technology helps the business world to view changes in the global markets faster than they usually do. Due to the development of this technology, globalization has increased and the world is brought closer. Information is stored and shared quickly and easily across the globe. Communication has become easier and cheaper. Using internet, Skype, people can speak to each other all over the globe. Social media and mobile devices make the people closer to each other. The key field includes Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Networking, Mobile computing, Block Chain and so on have tremendous job opening.

Programme

Duration:

4 years (Regular) / 3 years (Lateral Entry)

No. of Semesters:

8 (Regular) / 6 (Lateral Entry)

Intake / No. of Seats:

Total - 60 (Government - 30, Management - 30)

Eligibility:

10+2 system of Education. Must have secured a pass in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in the qualifying examination.
For more information Click here

Curriculum & Syllabus:

2021 Regulation

2017 Regulation

Career Opportunities:

Planners, Designers, Constructors & Operators | Stewards of the Environment | Innovators & Integrators of Technology | Managers of risk | Leaders in Public Policy | Public Sector Undertaking | Government Sector

Scope for Higher Studies:

Vision

To be a centre of excellence for transforming students into proficient IT professionals through sustainable practices.

Mission

M1.     Impart core fundamental knowledge and necessary skills in Information Technology through innovative teaching and learning methodology

M2.    Inculcate critical thinking, ethics, lifelong learning and creativity needed for industry and society

M3.   Cultivate the students with all-round competencies, for career, higher education and self- employability

PEOs / PSOs / PO

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1. Graduates will be prepared for designing and developing efficient Information Technology systems and software with creativity and sustainability
PEO2. Graduates will be skilled in the use of modern tools for critical problem solving and analyzing industrial and societal requirements
PEO3. Graduates will be prepared with managerial and leadership skills for career and starting up own firms

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

Engineering Graduates will be able to
PSO1. Apply the acquired knowledge and adapt modern tools to provide the innovative solutions in Networking and Cyber Security applications
PSO2. Design, implement and test mobile apps and software solutions for various automation applications

Programme Outcomes (PO)

PO1. Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO2. Problem Analysis:Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
PO3. Design/Development Of Solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PO4. Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems:Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
PO5. Modern Tool Usage:Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6. The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
PO7. Environment and Sustain ability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
PO8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
PO9. Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multi disciplinary settings.
PO10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
PO11. Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multi disciplinary environments.
PO12. Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Job Profiles

Job opportunities in India and Abroad. ( Both Public & Private Sectors)

Job opportunities are available in various MNC’s in service and Product Company as System Engineers, Software Professional, Network Engineers, System Analyst, System Administrator, Project Leader, Education sector, System Architect and Academician.

IT Employment forecast in India by 2025 - 2030

The Information Technology (IT) industry in India is balanced for strong growth over the next five years, driven by a mix of domestic and global trends. The employment opportunities in the IT sector for the next five years in India:

Key Drivers

  1. Digital Transformation:
    1. Businesses across all sectors in India are undergoing digital transformation, adopting technologies like cloud computing, AI, big data, IoT, and blockchain. This shift is expected to increase demand for IT professionals in various specialized fields, including cloud engineers, data scientists, AI specialists, and DevOps engineers.
  2. Cloud Computing:
    1. The cloud market in India is growing rapidly, driven by both private enterprises and government initiatives. Cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud will create a high demand for cloud architects, cloud administrators, and cloud security specialists.
    2. Hybrid cloud solutions will continue to see significant growth, generating opportunities in cloud migration, cloud operations, and cloud infrastructure management.
  3. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:
    1. AI is transforming multiple industries, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and retail. By 2030, India will see an increasing demand for data scientists, AI researchers, machine learning engineers, and AI-enabled software developers.
    2. Startups and established companies are heavily investing in AI for automation, natural language processing, and intelligent systems, making AI ethics, deep learning, and AI model deployment essential skills.
  4. Cyber Security:
    1. With an increasing number of cyberattacks, data breaches, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, Personal Data Protection Bill), the demand for cybersecurity experts will continue to grow.
    2. Roles such as ethical hackers, incident response professionals, security architects, and SOC analysts are expected to be in high demand.
  5. Fintech and Blockchain:
    1. The Fintech industry, which combines finance with technology, will continue to expand, with a significant rise in demand for professionals in blockchain development, cryptocurrency, and smart contracts.
    2. India's push toward a cashless economy and the adoption of digital payment systems will require blockchain developers, smart contract auditors, and DeFi specialists.
  6. 5G and Telecommunications:
    1. The rollout of 5G networks in India will create demand for 5G network engineers, telecommunications architects, and telecom software developers.
    2. IoT will also see a boom in smart cities, agriculture, and healthcare, requiring professionals skilled in IoT development, IoT security, and embedded systems.
  7. E-Governance and Smart Cities:
    1. Government initiatives like Digital India, Smart Cities Mission, and Make in India will boost employment opportunities in e-Governance, digital infrastructure development, and smart city projects.
    2. There will be roles for IT project managers, data engineers, IoT developers, and cloud solutions architects to support these initiatives.
  8. Outsourcing and Off-shoring:
    1. India will continue to be a global hub for IT outsourcing and business process outsourcing (BPO). The demand for roles such as application developers, IT consultants, systems integrators, and support specialists will remain steady.
    2. Although automation and AI will impact certain outsourcing jobs, areas like cloud services, big data analytics, and AI/ML services will increase employment in more advanced technical roles.

Employment Opportunities in IT Domain (2025 - 2030)

  1. Cloud Computing and Virtualization Domain.
    1. Job Roles:
      1. Cloud Engineer, Cloud Solutions Architect, Cloud Security Specialist
      2. DevOps Engineer, Cloud Administrator
    2. Skills Required:
      1. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
      2. Cloud security (IAM, encryption)
      3. Containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
      4. Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform, Ansible)
    3. Certifications:
      1. AWS Certified Solutions Architect
      2. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
      3. Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
      4. Certified Kuber netes Administrator (CKA)
  2. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Domain.
    1. Job Roles:
      1. Data Scientist, AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, NLP Specialist, Deep Learning Engineer
    2. Skills Required:
      1. Programming languages (Python, R, Java)
      2. ML frameworks (TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch)
      3. Data visualization (Matplotlib, Seaborn)
      4. AI/ML algorithms and statistical models
    3. Certifications:
      1. Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
      2. Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer
      3. IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate
      4. AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty
  3. Cyber Security Domain.
    1. Job Roles:
      1. Security Analyst, Ethical Hacker (Penetration Tester), Security Architect
      2. SOC Analyst, Cyber security Consultant
    2. Skills Required:
      1. Risk management and vulnerability assessments
      2. Ethical hacking tools (Metasploit, Burp Suite)
      3. Firewalls, encryption, and SIEM tools (Splunk, LogRhythm)
      4. Incident response and forensics
    3. Certifications:
      1. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
      2. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
      3. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
      4. CompTIA Security+
      5. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  4. Block chain and Fin tech Domains
    1. Job Roles:
      1. Block chain Developer, Smart Contract Developer, Block chain Architect
      2. Crypto currency Expert, Block chain Security Engineer
    2. Skills Required:
      1. Block chain platforms (Ethereum, Hyper ledger, Solana)
      2. Smart contract development (Solidity, Rust)
      3. Cryptographic algorithms and security
      4. Decentralized application (D App) development
    3. Certifications:
      1. Certified Block chain Developer
      2. Ethereum Developer Certification
      3. Block chain and Crypto currency Explained (Coursera)
      4. Certified Block chain Professional (CBCP)
  5. IT Infrastructure and Networking Domain.
    1. Job Roles:
      1. Network Administrator, IT Systems Engineer, IT Infrastructure Manager
      2. Virtualization Engineer, Network Security Engineer
    2. Skills Required:
      1. Networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)
      2. Cloud-based infrastructure management
      3. Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
      4. Network security (VPN, IDS/IPS, firewalls)
    3. Certifications:
      1. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
      2. CompTIA Network+
      3. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
      4. VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  6. IT Project Management Domain
    1. Job Roles:
      1. IT Project Manager, Scrum Master, Agile Coach, IT Consultant
    2. Skills Required:
      1. Project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
      2. Budgeting and scheduling
      3. Stakeholder management
      4. Risk assessment and mitigation
    3. Certifications:
      1. Project Management Professional (PMP)
      2. Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
      3. Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
      4. PRINCE2 Foundation / Practitioner
  7. IoT and Smart Technologies Domain
    1. Job Roles:
      1. IoT Developer, IoT Security Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer
      2. IoT Solutions Architect
    2. Skills Required:
      1. Embedded programming (C, C++, Python)
      2. IoT frameworks (IoT platforms like AWS IoT, Azure IoT)
      3. Sensors and actuators, wireless communication (Bluetooth, Zigbee)
      4. Cloud and edge computing
    3. Certifications:
      1. AWS Certified IoT
      2. Cisco Certified IoT Specialist
      3. Certified IoT Professional (CIoTP)
      4. Certified Embedded Systems Engineer (CESE)
  8. Data Engineering Domain
    1. Job Roles:
      1. Data Engineer, Data Warehouse Architect, ETL Developer, Data Architect
    2. Skills Required:
      1. SQL, NoSQL, Hadoop, Spark
      2. Data pipelines and ETL processes
      3. Data warehousing (Redshift, BigQuery)
      4. Data quality and governance
    3. Certifications:
      1. Google Professional Data Engineer
      2. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer
      3. AWS Certified Big Data – Specialty
      4. Databricks Certified Data Engineer
    4. IT Infrastructure Management, Telecommunications and 5G, IT Support and Maintenance Engineer, E-Governance, and Smart Cities Sectors.
    5. In Healthcare Sector - Telemedicine, Electronic health records (EHR), healthcare software development and data management. Finance and Banking, Digital banking,
    6. Retail and E-Commerce: digital marketing, web development, e-commerce software
    7. Government Initiatives: Digital India, Smart Cities Mission, and Make in India

Expected Employment Growth Trends in the IT Sector

  1. Annual Growth Rate: The Indian IT industry is expected to grow at an annual rate of around 7-10% over the next five years, especially in Cloud computing, Cyber security, AI, and data science domains.
  2. Job Types: There will be a shift towards specialized IT roles, such as Cloud engineers, AI specialists, Cyber security experts, and Data analysts, rather than traditional IT roles like Hardware engineers and BPO positions.
  3. Salary Trends: Salaries in Cyber security, AI, data science, and Blockchain are expected to see the highest growth, with some roles offering 20-30% higher salaries compared to other IT positions.

Salary Expectations in IT (India) – ( 2025 to 2030 )

  1. Cloud Architects: ₹12 - ₹ 24 lakhs per annum
  2. AI/ML Engineers: ₹ 8 - ₹ 20 lakhs per annum
  3. Cybersecurity Experts:₹ 7 - ₹ 15 lakhs per annum
  4. Blockchain Developers: ₹10 - ₹ 25 lakhs per annum
  5. Data Engineers: ₹ 8 - ₹ 18 lakhs per annum
  6. IoT Engineers: ₹ 7 - ₹14 lakhs per annum
  7. IT Project Managers: ₹ 15 - ₹ 25 lakhs per annum (depending on experience)

Faculty

S.No. Name Designation Date of Joining Qualification Nature of Association (Regular / Contract / Adjunct) Profile
1
Dr. KANNAN S
 Professor 31/08/2022 M.E., Ph.D. Regular View
2
Dr. WESLIN D
Associate Professor 14/12/2020 M.E., Ph.D. Regular View
3
Dr. PRAKASH D
 Associate Professor 15/06/2023 Ph.D Regular View
4
Mrs. AYSHA SUFREENA M A
Assistant Professor 04/03/2022 B.Tech., M.Tech. Regular View
5
Ms. PRIYA R
 Assistant Professor 05/12/2022 M.E. Regular View
6
Mr. HAMER SHIELD J M
 Assistant Professor 03/08/2022 M.E. Regular View
7
Mrs. JEBA MALAR M
 Assistant Professor 29/07/2022 M.E. Regular View
8
Mr. KARTHIKEYAN M
 Assistant Professor 02/11/2022 M.E. Regular View
9
Mrs. VISWAJA S
 Assistant Professor 06/09/2021 M.E. Regular View
10
Mrs. SANTHANA LAKSHMI S
 Assistant Professor 15/7/2023 M.E. Regular View
S.No. Name Qualification Designation Area of Specialization
1
Dr. Kannan S
 M.E., Ph.D. Professor Computer Science and Engineering
2
Dr. Mohan E
 M.E., Ph.D. Professor Computer Science and Engineering
3
Mr. WESLIN D
M.E.(Ph.D.) Associate Professor Computer Science and Engineering
4
Mrs. AYSHA SUFREENA M A
M.Tech. Assistant Professor Software Engineering
5
Ms.Priya R
 M.E. Assistant Professor Computer Science and Engineering
6
Mr. HAMER SHIELD J M
 M.E. Assistant Professor Computer and Communication
7
Mrs. JEBA MALAR M
 M.E. Assistant Professor Computer Science Engineering
8
Mr. KARTHIKEYAN
 M.E. Assistant Professor Embedded Systems and Technologies
9
Mrs. PAVITHRA B
 M.E. Assistant Professor Computer Science and Engineering
10
Mrs. VISWAJA S
 M.E. Assistant Professor Computer Science Engineering
S.No. Name Qualification Designation Area of Specialization
1
Dr. MANJU I
 M.E., Ph.D. Professor Information and Communication Engineering
2
Mr. WESLIN D
M.E., (Ph.D.) Assistant Professor Computer Science and Engineering
3
Mrs. VISWAJA S
 M.E. Assistant Professor Computer Science Engineering
4
Mr. SENTHIL PANDI S
 M.Tech., (Ph.D.) Assistant Professor Computer Science and Engineering
5
Ms. RESHMAFARHIN J
 M.E., M.Tech. Assistant Professor Computer Science and Engineering
6
Mr. MUTHUKUMAR S
 M.E., (Ph.D.) Assistant Professor Computer Science and Engineering
7
Mrs. MANDAKINI SINGH
 M.Tech. Assistant Professor Computer Science and Engineering
8
Mr. Ram Mohana Reddy
 B.Tech. Assistant Professor Computer Science Engineering
9
Ms. ARCHANA T
 M.E. Assistant Professor Computer Science and Engineering
10
Ms. Vani V
 M.Tech. Assistant Professor Information Technology
11
Mr. Ashwin Jenifer B
 M.Tech. Assistant Professor Computer Science and Engineering
S.No. Name Qualification Designation Area of Specialization
1
Dr. MANJU I
 M.E., Ph.D. Professor Information & communication engineering
2
Mr. WESLIN D
M.E., (Ph.D.) Assistant Professor Computer Science and Engineering
3
Ms. ARCHANA T
 M.E. Assistant Professor Computer Science and Engineering
4
Mrs. ABINAYA T
 M.Tech. Assistant Professor Information Technology
5
Ms. PUSHPASHEELA E
 M.Tech. Assistant Professor Computer Science and Engineering
6
Ms. ANNIE A
 M.Tech. Assistant Professor Information Technology
7
Mr. THANAPUAL PANDI A
 M.Tech. Assistant Professor Computer Science and Engineering
8
Mr.BARANIDHARAN A
 M.Tech. Assistant Professor Computer Science and Engineering
9
Ms. GRACE ANNAPACKIAM W
 M.Tech. Assistant Professor Computer Science and Engineering
10
Mr. SENTHIL PANDI S
 M.Tech., (Ph.D.) Assistant Professor Information Technology
11
Ms. RESHMA FARHEEN J
 M.Tech. Assistant Professor Software Engineering

Academics

Anna university Regulation, Syllabus

BE - 2017 Syllabus

2021 Regulation Course Materials

S.No. Subject Code Subject Name Lesson Plan Question Bank Lecture Notes ICT Tools
1 GE3151 Problem Solving and Python Programming View View View View
2 MA3151 Matrix and Calculus View View View View
3 CS3251 Programming in C View View View View
4 MA3251 Statistics and Numerical Methods View View View View
5 MA3354 Discrete Mathematics View View View View
6 CS3351 Digital Principles and Computer Organization View View View View
7 CS3352 Foundations of Data Science View View View View
8 CD3291 Data Structures and Algorithms View View View View
9 CS3391 Object Oriented Programming View View View View
10 CS3452 Theory of Computation View View View View
11 CS3491 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning View View View View
12 CS3492 Data Base Management System View View View View
13 IT3401 Web Essential View View View View
14 CS3451 Introduction to Operating Systems View View View View
15 GE3451 Environmental Science and Sustainability View View View View
16 CS3591 Computer Networks View View View View
17 IT3501 Full Stack Web Development View View View View
18 CS3551 Distributed Computing View View View View
19 CS3691 Embedded System and IOT View View View View
20 CCS334 Open Elective Course-Vertical 1
Big Data Analytics		 View View View View
21 CCS366 Professional Elective-Vertical 2
Software Testing and Automation		 View View View View
22 CCS341 Professional Elective-Vertical 3
Data Warehousing		 View View View View

2017 Regulation Course Materials

S.No. Subject Code Subject Name Lesson Plan Question Bank Lecture Notes ICT Tools
1 GE3151 Problem Solving and Python Programming View View View View
2 CS3251 Programming in C View View View View
3 MA3354 Discrete Mathematics View View View View
4 CS3351 Digital Principles and Computer Organization View View View View
5 CS3352 Foundations of Data Science View View View View
6 CD3291 Data Structures and Algorithms View View View View
7 CS3391 Object Oriented Programming View View View View
8 CS8491 Computer Architecture View View View View
9 CS8492 Database Management Systems View View View View
10 MA8391 Probability and Statistics View View View View
11 CS8451 Design and Analysis of Algorithms View View View View
12 CS8493 Operating Systems View View View View
13 CS8591 Computer Networks View View View View
14 IT8501 Web Technology View View View View
15 CS8494 Software Engineering View View View View
16 IT8601 Computational Intelligence View View View View
17 GE8291 Environmental Science and Engineering View View View View
18 MA8551 Algebra And Number Theory View View View View
19 CS8592 Object Oriented Analysis and Design View View View View
20 IT8602 Mobile Communication View View View View
21 CS8091 Big DataAnalytics View View View View
22 EC8691 Microprocessor and Microcontroller View View View View
23 CS8092 Computer Graphics and Multimedia View View View View
24 CS8792 Cryptography and Network Security View View View View
25 CS8791 Cloud Computing View View View View
26 OME551 Open Elective-I
Energy Conservation Management		 View View View View
27 IT8076 Professional Elective-I
Software Testing		 View View View View
28 IT8075 Software Project Management View View View View
29 CS8079 Human Computer Interaction View View View View
30 GE8076 Professional Elective-IV
Professional Ethics in Engineering		 View View View View
31 CS8079 Professional Elective-VI
Information Retrival Techniques		 View View View View
32 MG8591 Principles of Management View View View View
33 OMF751 Open Elective-II
Lean Six Sigma		 View View View View

Innovation Teaching Methods

S.No. Subject Code Subject Name ITM Tool
1 CS8091 Big Data Analytics View
2 CS8591 Computer Networks View
3 CS8592 Object Oriented Analysis and Design View
4 EC8691 Microprocessor and Microcontroller View
5 CS8494 Software Engineering View
6 IT8601 Computational Intelligence View
7 IT8602 Mobile Communication View
8 IT8501 Web Technology View
9 CD3291 Data Structures & Algorithms View
10 IT3401 Web Essentials View
11 EC3401 Networks and Security View
12 CS8092 Computer Graphics &Multimedia View
13 GE3151 Problem Solving and Python Programming View
14 CS3391 Object oriented programming View

2017 Regulation Course Materials

S.No. Subject Code Subject Name Lesson Plan Question Bank Lecture Notes ICT Tools
1 EC8452 Electronic Circuits II View View View View
2 EC8491 Communication Theory View View View View
3 EC8451 Electromagnetic Fields View View View View
4 EC8453 Linear Integrated Circuits View View View View
5 MA8451 Probability & Random Processes View View View View
6 GE8291 Environmental Science & Engineering View View View View
7 EC8501 Digital Communication View View View View
8 EC8553 Discrete-Time Signal Processing View View View View
9 EC8552 Computer Architecture and Organization View View View View
10 EC8551 Communication Networks View View View View
11 EC8073 Medical Electronics View View View View
12 OR0551 Renewable Energy Sources View View View View
13 EC8691 Microprocessors and Microcontrollers View View View View
14 EC8095 VLSI Design View View View View
15 EC8652 Wireless Communication View View View View
16 EC8651 Transmission Lines and RF Systems View View View View
17 EC8002 Multimedia Compression and Communication View View View View
18 EC8701 Antennas and Microwave Engineering View View View View
19 EC8751 Optical Communication View View View View
20 EC8791 Embedded and Real Time Systems View View View View
21 EC8702 Ad hoc and Wireless Sensor Networks View View View View
22 OMF751 Lean Six Sigma View View View View
23 EC8093 Digital Image Processing View View View View
24 EC8094 Satellite Communication View View View View

Research

NEWS & EVENTS

Student Activities

Co Curricular Activities

Internship Details
Industrial Visits
Professional Society Activities

Extra Curricular Activities

Extra Curricular Activities

Members of Alumni Association

infrastructures