Bachelor of Information Technology in Computer Science

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About This Programme

A comprehensive grounding in computer science fundamentals: data structures, software architectures, operating systems and systems programming, advanced machine learning and intelligent systems. Accredited by the Australian Computer Society at professional level.

Course Highlights

  • Comprehensive computer science fundamentals: data structures, software architectures, operating systems
  • Advanced machine learning, AI and intelligent systems
  • Accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at professional level
  • 3 years, or fast-track in 2 years; in most cases a double major adds no extra time or cost

What You'll Study

Taught on campus over 3 years (8 trimesters), or fast-tracked in 2 years (6 trimesters). Three intakes a year: January, May and September.

Course Core - 27 cp

  • ICT100 Transition to IT3 credits
  • ICT111 Cybersecurity Fundamentals3 credits
  • ICT159 Foundations of Programming3 credits
  • ICT169 Foundations of Data Communications3 credits
  • ICT170 Foundations of Computer Systems3 credits
  • ICT201 Information Technology Project Management3 credits
  • BSC203 Introduction to ICT Research Methods3 credits
  • ICT285 Databases3 credits
  • ICT302 IT Professional Practice Project3 credits

Major in Computer Science - 24 cp

  • ICT167 Principles of Computer Science3 credits
  • MAS162 Discrete Mathematics and Logic3 credits
  • MAS164 Fundamentals of Mathematics3 credits
  • ICT283 Data Structures and Abstractions3 credits
  • ICT373 Software Architectures3 credits
  • ICT374 Operating Systems and Systems Programming3 credits
  • ICT303 Advanced Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence3 credits
  • ICT206 Intelligent Systems3 credits

Discovery Units - 3 cp (Select one)

Discovery Units - 3 cp (Select one)

  • TLC100 AI in the Workplace3 credits
  • TLC200 Building Employability Skills3 credits
  • COM203 Consulting and Freelancing3 credits
  • TLC101 Communication Skills for Undergraduate Study3 credits
  • COM101 Social Media3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: IB 24+, GCE A-Level minimum 5 points (2 subjects), India 70% best-of-four, ATAR 70, or US Diploma/AP 7+ with SAT 1090+.
English: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 60 or PTE 50.

Careers

Programmer or Software Developer, Web Developer, Systems Analyst, Software Architect, Computer Systems and Network Manager, Data Scientist, Network Administrator, Information Security Specialist.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional level.

Professional exemptions

Australian Computer Society (ACS) - Professional level

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Information Technology (B1390) - Computer Science major

Start Date

January, May & September

Typical Offer

IB 24+, A-Level 5 points, or CBSE/CISCE 70%

Duration

3 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Information Technology

Campus

Dubai

Study Pattern

Full-time

Delivery Format

On campus

Tuition Fee

AED 59,960/yr

Total tuition AED 179,880 for the full degree (AED 59,960/yr), inclusive of VAT. Academic Merit Scholarships of 15%-40% apply automatically on entry grades.

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