Information Technology integrates a wide spectrum of knowledge and skill ranging from the design of computer hardware, software systems, and telecommunication to the impact of information technology on society. To achieve this holistic goal the Institute of Informatics & Communication (IIC) was established in 1997 with the following objectives: 

  • To serve as an inter-disciplinary centre for humanities, social sciences, pure and applied sciences and as a nodal point between university and various Institutions/Industries, related to communication and informatics. 
  • To conduct professional / socially relevant post-graduate teaching programmes, independently or in collaboration with various departments on different aspects of communication and informatics. 
  • To conduct research on various aspects of informatics and communication. 

The Institute of Informatics and Communication of the University of Delhi South Campus is a unique institution from several points of view. For one, it offers a two-year M.Sc. (Informatics) that combines high-end knowledge with useful real-world applications in several areas of information technology and communications. For another, it trains the student to think analytically and imparts a degree of maturity and independence to the student through some innovative schemes. 

The Institute also trains its students to imbibe the ability to stay abreast with recent developments in the various areas that are related to Informatics so that they are able to perform at optimum levels in their subsequent professional careers. The curriculum at the Institute of Informatics and Communication (IIC) attempts to prepare its graduates for meaningful and challenging jobs in IT Industry. The learning environment in the Institute encourages initiative, teamwork and the development of entrepreneurial skills. The learning approach at IIC includes classroom lectures, tutorials, project assignments and Internet access. 

The students are encouraged to develop their skills and acquire theoretical knowledge and practical training in electronics, telecommunication and computer hardware and software. To improve the communication skills of students and to increase their confidence, students are required to make presentations with the help of visual aids during the fortnightly seminar sessions. The selection process to enter the Postgraduate programme is rigorous and the number of seats is restricted to ensure quality education. 

The Institute provides an excellent environment for learning and innovation. IIC aims towards the development of intense research activity in various areas of Informatics and Telecommunications, and towards participating in national and internationally competitive research and development projects to attract external resources. The research staff of the IIC Department is thriving for quality work have published papers in leading scientific journals, have developed important national cooperations with related departments abroad and participated in scientific committees of prestigious international conferences.

Computer Communication and Networks

Review of Data Communication principles. Study of Network topology design, Network layer switching, Routing, Congestion and flow control, Internetworking, Intranet, VPN. Evolution of Internet, Address and Domain Management, Security issues, CGI and other Internet development tools


IT Policy framework and Standards

IT policies help organizations to properly articulate the organization’s desired behaviour, mitigate risk and contribute to achieving the organization’s goals. This course describes the evolution of IT policies and standards. This course covers the advanced study of Information Security Policy and Governance at an organisational level. It will help understand standards and policies as well as international, national and local regulatory requirements governing organisational information technology systems. The unit will address relevant data protection legislation, industry best practices, and risk management techniques and develop the necessary skills to evaluate and measure organisational compliance and determine the appropriate organisational strategies to best support the information security needs.