Post Graduate Program in Software Development – IIIT Bangalore

The Executive Post Graduate Program is an engaging, yet rigorous 13-month online program designed specifically for working professionals to develop practical knowledge and skills, establish a professional network, and accelerate entry into full stack development careers. The certification is awarded by IIIT Bangalore. 

Expect to carry out several industry-relevant projects simulated as per the actual workplace, making you a skilled full stack professional at par with leading industry standards. 

The content will be a mix of interactive lectures from industry leaders as well as world-renowned faculty. Additionally, the program comprises live lectures or hangout sessions dedicated to solving your academic queries and reinforcing learning.  

The program schedule is designed to ensure that you can successfully study alongside your job. Devoting 10-15 hours every week should be enough to graduate from the program. However, the more time you devote, the greater will be your learning from the program. 

Post successful completion of the program, an Executive Post Graduate Program in Full Stack Development would be granted from IIIT Bangalore. 

You can also complete the 4-month Data Science & Machine Learning certification and 12 weeks of Software Development Fundamentals (Data Structures & Algorithms) for non-tech and new coders and get certificates for both courses. 

Both courses are optional and free. 

No. It helps our learners become more industry ready with additional skill-sets. You can start learning this content anytime during course duration or within the program content access duration, i.e., 3 years.  

Yes, the curriculum gets updated with input from IIIT Bangalore & industry experts. The curriculum is subject to change at the university's discretion. 

Bachelor’s Degree with 50% or equivalent passing marks. Prior coding knowledge is preferred but not mandatory. 

Yes. If your previous education involved adequate computation and mathematics experience, we encourage you to apply for the program and provide details of the same (For e.g., upload supporting documents like transcripts). You can also consult the Admissions Cell at software-dev@upgrad.com to get more information. 

No. If you have insufficient prior coding experience, we will require you to go through the pre-program Java crash course that we offer mandatory. 

Candidates who scored lower than 50% marks in the UG degree but have higher than 50% marks in a PG qualification (e.g., Postgraduate Diploma, Master's Degree, etc.) will be eligible to apply.

Please note, you will only receive the final admissions offer upon submitting these documents. 

The admissions process is completely online and is customized as per your educational and professional profile. Following are the key steps in the application process: 

• Step 1: Selection Test: Fill out an application and take a short 20-minute online test with questions. 
• Step 2: Review and Shortlisting of Suitable Candidates: Our faculty will review all applications, consider the educational and professional background of an applicant and review the test scores wherever applicable. Following this, offer letters will be rolled out so you are assured a great peer group to learn and network with. 
• Step 3: Enrollment for Access to Prep Content: Make a quick block payment with assistance from our loan partners where required, receive immediate access to the prep content and begin your upGrad journey. 

Yes. You will be required to submit the following documents to IIIT Bangalore prior to the program start date, a self-attested copy of your undergraduate transcript/degree clearly mentioning your GPA/Grades.

Please note, you will only receive the final admissions offer upon submitting these documents. 

Depending on your past background, this program will prepare you for a career as a Full Stack Developer/Lead/Architect/Manager. 

The program will also help you in career assistance through career tests, one-on-one career counselling calls to map your career aspirations, mock interviews with Software Development experts, resume feedback and profile building and hiring opportunities with 300+ partners. 

The field of Full Stack Development is growing rapidly, read about it here: https://www.upgrad.com/blog/full-stack-developers-future-scope/

Moreover, we will help you secure your dream job through career tests, one-on-one career counselling calls, mock interviews with software development experts, resume feedback and profile building, and hiring opportunities with 300+ partners. 

Yes. We have a highly personalized bootcamp designed to help the learners who want to get into Software Development. This would help all the non-tech, tech support and new software development professionals in smoother transition to the Software field.