Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Designed to meet the growing need for computer science experts, our Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree is an essential tool for those looking to join this exciting field.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

The Computer Science (B.S.) program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs.

We have designed our program to provide you with a strong computer science base that will enable you to capitalize on the increasing career opportunities available in the information technology sector, especially in software-related fields.

Our program also aims to expand the limits of your knowledge and enable you to explore innovative approaches to computer-related problems.

Over the years, our approach has proved successful as our graduates have found employment in some of the leading companies in the field and have gone on to pursue graduate studies at some of the best universities in the world.

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Mission Statement

The mission of the computer science degree program at AUS 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

The objectives of the computer science degree are to produce graduates who will:

• have successful careers in the field of computer science
• excel in roles that require leadership qualities and effective communication skills while contributing value to employers and organizations at both regional and global levels
• stay current in emerging technologies through training, self-learning and/or graduate studies
• be engaged in the ethical, legal and social issues faced in their workplace and contribute positively to the community

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, an AUS graduate in computer science should demonstrate an ability to:

• analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions
• design, implement and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline
• communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
• recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles
• function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline 
• apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions

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Program Admission and Degree Data

Number of Admitted Students

Term	Count
Fall 2020	94
Fall 2021	119
Fall 2022	163
Fall 2023	241
Fall 2024	133

Number of Graduates

Academic Year	Count
AY 19-20	22
AY 20-21	41
AY 21-22	30
AY 22-23	62
AY 23-24	75

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