Welcome to the Department of Computer Science at the American University of Sharjah

The computer science program is designed to meet the growing needs for computer science experts in the rapidly evolving 21st century economy. It provides graduates a strong computer science base that will enable them to capitalize on the increasing career opportunities in the information technology sector, especially software-related fields; to expand the limits of their knowledge by pursuing further graduate studies; and to explore innovative approaches to computer-related problems.

A computer science degree from AUS provides the graduate with a highly demanded level of expertise, great mobility and flexibility, and a wide range of career choices in the broad software and information technology industry. The program includes general education requirements and core requirements. In addition, technical and free elective courses are required. A senior design project is also accomplished in close coordination with a faculty advisor.