Mission, Educational Objectives and Outcomes

Mission Statement

The mission of the computer science program is to deliver a modern curriculum that will equip graduates with strong theoretical and practical backgrounds to enable them to excel in the workplace and to be lifelong learners.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Department of Computer Science are expected to be able to:

• Have successful professional careers, play leadership roles and be able to grasp and apply emerging technologies through training, self-learning or postgraduate studies
• Possess problem-solving and software development skills involving all aspects of the product development process including analysis and design
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and interact effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Understand and deal with the ethical, legal and social concerns faced in their work and contribute positively to the betterment of society

Program Outcomes

Upon graduation, the student of the computer science program is able to:

• Obtain appropriate employment in an information technology field
• Secure admission into a postgraduate program
• Acquire new knowledge through self-learning and training
• Apply knowledge of mathematical concepts in the design and analysis of algorithmic solutions to software problems
• Apply knowledge of one or more specialization areas of computer science to develop feasible solutions to software problems
• Propose feasible software development project plans
• Define software requirements and analyze and design software system solutions
• Implement and test software systems
• Use modern software development tools effectively while developing software systems
• Communicate effectively, in formal or informal meetings, with clients, managers or peers
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Interact and work effectively with colleagues in a multidisciplinary team
• Recognize the ethical, legal and social issues involved in the computing profession
• Assess the ethical, legal and social implications of his/her own professional behavior and conduct
• Participate in local, regional and/or global professional organizations and societies