Bachelor of Science in Computational Systems

BScUndergraduateComputer Science

About This Programme

A blended interdisciplinary computing degree with concentrations in Applied Data Science, Machine Intelligence and Digital Security, including an internship and capstone.

Course Highlights

Taught at Zayed University, ranked #588 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored

What You'll Study

Taught full time, blended, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.

General Education (40 CH)

ICB101 Strategic Learning and Growth4 credits
ICB102 Expressive Clarity3 credits
ICB103 Applied Algorithmic Thinking4 credits
IAR110/IAR111 Arabic Lab 11 credits
IDS101 Critique and Communication4 credits
IAR210/IAR211 Arabic Lab 21 credits
IDS102 Applied Creative and Critical Thinking4 credits
IDS103 Statistical Intuitions & Applications4 credits
IDS104 Deriving Insights from Evidence4 credits
IDS105 Systems and Society4 credits
IDS220 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
IAH244 Ethical Systems, Moral Dilemmas4 credits

Program Required Courses (30 CH)

ICS211 Single and Multivariable Calculus4 credits
ICS215 Mathematics For Computational Systems3 credits
ICS230 Information Security and Data Privacy3 credits
ICS221 Data Structures and Algorithms4 credits
ICS220 Programming Fundamentals3 credits
ICS214 Probability, Statistics, and the Structure of Randomness4 credits
ICS340 Database Systems3 credits
ICS360 Computer Networks Fundamentals3 credits
ICS350 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence3 credits

Internship and Capstone Project (14 CH)

IDS391 Capstone Seminar I3 credits
IDS493 Capstone Project I4 credits
IDS494 Capstone Project II4 credits
ICS490 Internship3 credits

Concentration: Applied Data Science (24 CH)

ICS351 Machine Learning4 credits
ICS315 Computational Bayesian Statistics4 credits
ICS341 Big Data Analytics4 credits
ICS420 Parallel Programming & Distributed Computing4 credits
ICS441 Data Science and Decision Making4 credits
ICS443 Visual and Interactive Analytics4 credits

Concentration: Machine Intelligence (24 CH)

ICS351 Machine Learning4 credits
ICS315 Computational Bayesian Statistics4 credits
ICS353 Perceiving the World through Computer Vision4 credits
ICS451 Natural Language Technologies4 credits
ICS450 Applied Neural Networks and Deep Learning4 credits
ICS453 Autonomous Systems4 credits

Concentration: Digital Security (24 CH)

ICS351 Machine Learning4 credits
ICS330 Attack and Defense in Cyberspace4 credits
ICS331 Applied Cryptography and Identity Management4 credits
ICS432 Software Security4 credits
ICS430 Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management4 credits
ICS431 Digital Forensics and Incident Response4 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: High-school graduation with the subject grades required for the major (for example 80% in Grade 12 Mathematics and English for quantitative majors).

English: EmSAT English 1250, Academic IELTS 5.5, or TOEFL iBT 71.

UAE nationals are eligible for full government sponsorship; A-Levels, IB and BTEC are accepted.

Careers

Graduates pursue careers in software, cybersecurity, data and IT across government, technology and industry, or continue to postgraduate study.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Zayed University holds US institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and national accreditation from the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Science

Start Date

August (Fall intake)

Typical Offer

High-school graduation with the subject grades required for the major (for example 80% in Grade 12 Mathematics and English for quantitative majors).

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Computer Science

Campus

Abu Dhabi & Dubai

Course Type

Bachelor of Science

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

Blended

Tuition Fee

AED 75,000/yr

Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Education portal; others via ZU e-services), submit their documents and pay the AED 250 application fee.

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Next intakes

AugJan

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What You'll Study

Taught full time, blended, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.

General Education (40 CH)

ICB101 Strategic Learning and Growth4 credits
ICB102 Expressive Clarity3 credits
ICB103 Applied Algorithmic Thinking4 credits
IAR110/IAR111 Arabic Lab 11 credits
IDS101 Critique and Communication4 credits
IAR210/IAR211 Arabic Lab 21 credits
IDS102 Applied Creative and Critical Thinking4 credits
IDS103 Statistical Intuitions & Applications4 credits
IDS104 Deriving Insights from Evidence4 credits
IDS105 Systems and Society4 credits
IDS220 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
IAH244 Ethical Systems, Moral Dilemmas4 credits

Program Required Courses (30 CH)

ICS211 Single and Multivariable Calculus4 credits
ICS215 Mathematics For Computational Systems3 credits
ICS230 Information Security and Data Privacy3 credits
ICS221 Data Structures and Algorithms4 credits
ICS220 Programming Fundamentals3 credits
ICS214 Probability, Statistics, and the Structure of Randomness4 credits
ICS340 Database Systems3 credits
ICS360 Computer Networks Fundamentals3 credits
ICS350 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence3 credits

Internship and Capstone Project (14 CH)

IDS391 Capstone Seminar I3 credits
IDS493 Capstone Project I4 credits
IDS494 Capstone Project II4 credits
ICS490 Internship3 credits

Concentration: Applied Data Science (24 CH)

ICS351 Machine Learning4 credits
ICS315 Computational Bayesian Statistics4 credits
ICS341 Big Data Analytics4 credits
ICS420 Parallel Programming & Distributed Computing4 credits
ICS441 Data Science and Decision Making4 credits
ICS443 Visual and Interactive Analytics4 credits

Concentration: Machine Intelligence (24 CH)

ICS351 Machine Learning4 credits
ICS315 Computational Bayesian Statistics4 credits
ICS353 Perceiving the World through Computer Vision4 credits
ICS451 Natural Language Technologies4 credits
ICS450 Applied Neural Networks and Deep Learning4 credits
ICS453 Autonomous Systems4 credits

Concentration: Digital Security (24 CH)

ICS351 Machine Learning4 credits
ICS330 Attack and Defense in Cyberspace4 credits
ICS331 Applied Cryptography and Identity Management4 credits
ICS432 Software Security4 credits
ICS430 Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management4 credits
ICS431 Digital Forensics and Incident Response4 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: High-school graduation with the subject grades required for the major (for example 80% in Grade 12 Mathematics and English for quantitative majors).

English: EmSAT English 1250, Academic IELTS 5.5, or TOEFL iBT 71.

UAE nationals are eligible for full government sponsorship; A-Levels, IB and BTEC are accepted.

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Science

Start Date

August (Fall intake)

Typical Offer

High-school graduation with the subject grades required for the major (for example 80% in Grade 12 Mathematics and English for quantitative majors).

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Computer Science

Campus

Abu Dhabi & Dubai

Course Type

Bachelor of Science

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

Blended