B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) 

at Aditya College of Engineering and Technology, Ankola

ECE courses do offer various electives for you to opt in the both the UG-level and PG-level ECE courses where you get the chance to pick a specific subject that interests you more, is easy-going for you, and in which you can even pursue a specialisation further to tailor your career path in a particular direction.
You can choose to pick a subject according to the specialised field within your broad ECE specialization, which you would like to enter into in the future, where you see yourself as a well-established engineer. For example, in BTech ECE, there are a variety of electives like Embedded Systems, Antenna Design, Fiber-optic communication, VLSI Technology, etc.

Graduates with a BTech degree in CSE are in high demand across a plethora of work fields, as everything is ruled by computer technology these days and every industry needs strong software applications, network security, and database management systems for effective working. A few top industries recruiting BTech in CSE graduates are given here:

• IT & Software
• Product Development
• E-Commerce and Digital Commerce
• Cloud Computing & AI
• Data Science & Analytics
• Banking and FinTech
• Automotive
• Healthcare

Useful Link: BTech CSE Career Scope

Below are some of the general subjects that you can pick during your BTech studies, as these course will advance your technical and practical knowledge:

Mathematics: A mathematical background includes understanding of Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations and Statistic Stamina.
Physics: Mechanics, electricity & magnetism, kinetics & dynamics, thermodynamics and wave & optics.
Chemistry: This common general chemistry course involves sub-topics such as organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry among others.
Programming: C+,  Python,  Java
Engineering fundamentals: Statistics, dynamics, fluids and their action, heat and its work, properties of matter
Engineering design: Aesthetics, reasoning process, design tools and methods, using of computer-aided design (CAD).

Rest, the subjects taught in the BTech courses would be specialization-specific, based on your chosen field.

The BTech in AI curriculum typically covers core subjects like:

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Probability and Statistics
• Computer Vision
• Natural Language Processing
• Robotics
• Software Engineering
• Mathematics (Calculus, Linear Algebra)

The BTech in AI syllabus is a perfect mix of core and elective subjects. The core subjects are compulsory for you to study in every semester as they are meant to give you a strong base in the field of AI. Coming to the elective choices, there are a lot of interesting options and you can choose the elective subjects as per your interests, something you resonate more with and easy to understand for you.

So, the elective subjects do give you that liberty of customizing your BTech in Artificial Intelligence syllabus in some way or the other.

Engineering job profiles vary across the industry as well as the domain where the person is recruited. Since the popular industries include petrochemicals, civil engineering, construction and other allied industries, the following job profiles are very popular and offer promising career opportunities:

Note- The above salary has been taken from external sources, and hence may vary.

While it is not mandatory to have extra certifications to get a high-paying job after BTech CSE, additional certificates for skill-based learning definitely gives you an edge over other potential candidates, as the recruiter looks at you as an asset for the company. In the digitalized world that we're living in today with advancements taking place every day, it important to upskill yourself to stay relevant in the job market and enjoy health salary packages.

Skill-based certificate courses in Blockchain Technology, AI & ML, IoT, and Cloud Computing Technology, can prove to be an excellent move on your part to climb the ladder of career success in field.

Yes, many universities offer electives that allow students to specialize in specific areas of AI, such as:

• Big Data: Tools and Techniques
• Cloud Computing
• Computer Graphics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Big Data Analytics
• Cybersecurity
• Data Analytics
• AI, Neuroscience, and Natural Intelligence

The salary of an engineer depends on various factors like specialization, role, organization, and work. The average starting salary in India for a fresh engineering graduate can range from INR 3-5 Lacs per annum. The salaries vary according to the number of years of experience as well as location. Many companies offer greater salary packages in metropolitan cities which are hub for IT companies as well as other reputed MNCs. The salary also varies as per the entry level of the candidate. After gaining experience of 2-5 years, candidates can expect a salary of INR 8-12 Lacs per annum and subsequently shift from technical to managerial positions.