The BSc (Hons) in Computer Science aims to equip graduates with solid computing foundations in areas such as programming, computational thinking and data structure, which will allow them to develop professional computer systems and software. Students develop strong problem-solving abilities and become highly competent in software development for virtually all sectors.

Programme Characteristics

• Features a rich set of electives that cover real-life applications, such as data mining, multimedia and game programming, e- commerce, or financial and social computing.
• Minor option. Students can apply to pursue a Minor study in any discipline.
• Students with backgrounds in arts, science or business can apply.

Curriculum

• Year One: Fundamental knowledge, laying the foundation for university study, a taste of the Scheme.
• Year Two: Generic broad computing skills, and basic business and management concepts.
• Year Three: Strengthening computing technologies and applications in IT.
• Final Year: Specialisation in different areas such as data mining, computer graphics, e-commerce, Internet computing, multimedia computing and game programming.

Career Prospects

BSc (Hons) in Computer Science graduates can become programmers, system developers, software engineers, sales engineers or webmasters. Our graduates find employment opportunities in sectors such as the government, software businesses, e-commerce, banking, finance, public facilities and freight forwarding.