Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing (BScCC) program prepares graduates with the knowledge and practical skills needed to design, implement, manage, and secure modern computing systems, with a focus on cloud computing technologies. The program emphasizes a systematic approach to analyzing computing problems and developing secure, scalable, and efficient solutions.
Students build a strong foundation in core computing areas, including programming, data structures, database systems, computer architecture, operating systems, computer networks, and software engineering. This foundation is supported by mathematics and statistics, which strengthen analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits
The program develops students’ expertise in cloud computing, covering areas such as cloud service and delivery models, cloud architecture, cloud security, cost management, and automation. The curriculum also includes key supporting areas such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, web and mobile application development, and management information systems, enabling students to work effectively in modern computing environments.
Through laboratory work, team-based assignments, internship training, and a graduation project, students gain hands-on experience using contemporary tools and technologies in cloud-based environments.
Graduates of the program are well prepared to analyze complex computing problems and deliver secure, scalable, and efficient cloud-based solutions that meet industry needs.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing program will have the qualifications and skills to pursue career opportunities such as:
- Cloud Engineers
- DevOps Engineers
- Cloud Systems Administrators
- Cloud Security Specialists
- Cloud Solutions Architects
- IT Infrastructure Engineers
- Site Reliability Engineers (SRE)
- Cloud Support Engineers
- IT Service Management Specialists, as well as entrepreneurial and research-oriented careers in cloud computing, distributed systems, information technology infrastructure, and related computing disciplines.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) of the UAE awarded the program accreditation on May 15, 2026.
This program is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR).
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing program, within a few years of graduation, will be able to:
Goal 1: Utilize computing knowledge and skills to develop and support cloud-based solutions in professional practice.
Goal 2: Advance in their careers as cloud computing professionals, demonstrating expertise in areas such as cloud architecture, security, and distributed systems.
Goal 3: Contribute to the design and deployment of secure, scalable, and efficient cloud-based systems that meet organizational needs.
Goal 4: Adapt to emerging technologies and tools to deliver innovative and reliable solutions in cloud-enabled environments.
Goal 5: Demonstrate professionalism, ethical responsibility, effective communication, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
The PLOs of the Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing (BScCC) are aligned with and adopt the Student Outcomes (1-6) of the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, as defined in the Criteria for Accrediting Computing Programs, 2026–2027 Accreditation Cycle.
Upon successful completion of the BScCC program, the graduates will be able to:
PLO 1: Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
PLO 2: Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
PLO 3: Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
PLO 4: Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
PLO 5: Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
PLO 6: Use systematic approaches to design, deploy, integrate, and manage secure, scalable cloud-based systems to meet organizational requirements.
The BScCC degree shall be awarded to a student upon completing the following requirements:
- The student enrolled in the program must have passed 123 credit hours.
- The student must achieve a CGPA of not less than 2.0 on a scale of 4.0 points.
- The student must have earned at least 50% of credits at CUD.
- Internship and Graduation Project work must be completed while enrolled at CUD.
Program Structure
| Requirements | Compulsory
Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Core Courses | 84 Cr. Hrs. |
| Electives | 6 Cr. Hrs. |
| Practical Experience and Projects | 9 Cr. Hrs. |
| University Requirements | 24 Cr. Hrs. |
| Total | 123 Cr. Hrs. |
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mathematics and Statistics |
09 |
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| MTH | 112 | Calculus I | None | 3 |
| MTH | 120 | Discrete Mathematics | None | 3 |
| MTH | 130 | Probability and Statistics | MTH 112 | 3 |
|
Information Technology Core |
50 |
|||
| SWS | 110 | Programming I | None | 3 |
| SWS | 111 | Programming II | SWS 110 | 3 |
| BCS | 206 | Information Structures | SWS 111 | 3 |
| BCC | 211 | Software Engineering | SWS 111 | 3 |
| BCS | 306 | Database Management Systems | SWS 111 | 3 |
| ENG | 210 | Computer Architecture | SWS 110 | 4 |
| BCS | 301 | Operating Systems | ENG 210 | 4 |
| BCS | 407 | Artificial Intelligence | SWS 111, MTH 130 | 3 |
| BCC | 311 | Management Information Systems | BCS 206, BCS 306 | 3 |
| SWS | 215 | Web Development | BCS 306 | 3 |
| BCC | 321 | Big Data Analytics | SWS 111 and MTH 130 | 3 |
| SWS | 315 | Mobile Application Development | SWS 215 | 3 |
| BCS | 401 | Ethics for Computing Professionals | None | 3 |
| BCC | 313 | UI/UX Design | BCS 206 | 3 |
| BCS | 221 | Communication Networks | SWS 110 | 3 |
| BUS | 310 | Project Management | Completed 60 Cr. Hrs. | 3 |
|
Cloud Computing Courses |
25 |
|||
| BCS | 303 | Security Principles and Practices | BCS 221 | 4 |
| BCC | 221 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | BCS 301 | 3 |
| BCC | 312 | Cloud Services and Delivery Models | BCC 221 | 3 |
| BCC | 322 | Cloud Security | BCC 312 and BCS 303 | 3 |
| BCC | 323 | Cloud Architecture and DevOps | BCC 312 | 3 |
| BCC | 411 | Cloud Cost Management and FinOps | BCC 323 | 3 |
| BCC | 421 | AIOps and Cloud Automation | BCC 323 | 3 |
| BCC | 422 | IoT and Edge Computing | BCC 221 | 3 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Elective Courses (06 Credits): Students are required to select two courses from the following courses. |
06 Cr. Hrs. |
|||
| BCC | 423 | Enterprise Cloud Solutions & Certification Practicum | BCC 323 | 3 |
| BCC | 424 | Blockchain and Distributed IT | BCC 322 | 3 |
| BCC | 425 | IT Service Management | Completed 90 Cr. Hrs. | 3 |
| BCC | 426 | Multi-Cloud and Cloud-Native Systems | BCC 312 | 3 |
| BCC | 427 | Cloud SysOps Administration | BCC 323 | 3 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Practical Experience and Project |
09 |
|||
| BCC | 380 | Internship in Cloud Computing | 60 Credit Hours and CGPA >= 2.0 | 3 |
| BCC | 417 | Graduation Project in Cloud Computing | Completed 90 Credit Hours | 6 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
University Requirements Courses |
24 |
|||
|
Compulsory Courses |
18 |
|||
| LNG | 181 | English I for Engineering and Computing | None | 3 |
| LNG | 182 | English II for Engineering and Computing | LNG 181 | 3 |
| GED | 190 | Emirati Studies | None | 3 |
| GED | 255 | Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | LNG 182 | 3 |
| ENT | 141 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1 | None | 2 |
| ENT | 142 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2 | ENT 141 | 1 |
| ENT | 241 | Entrepreneurship 1 | ENT 142 | 2 |
| ENT | 242 | Entrepreneurship 2 | ENT 241 | 1 |
|
Science Elective Courses (03 Credits): Students are required to select one course from the following courses |
03 |
|||
| BIO | 102 | Biology I | None | 3 |
| SHS | 103 | Chemistry | None | 3 |
| SCI | 210 | Modern Physics | None | 3 |
|
Humanity Elective Courses (03 Credits): Students are required to select one course from the following courses |
3 |
|||
| GED | 103 | Head Anatomy Sculpture | None | 3 |
| GED | 106 | Smart Decisions: Data Literacy and Visualization | None | 3 |
| GED | 110 | Modern Art Appreciation | None | 3 |
| GED | 111 | Music Appreciation and Communication | None | 3 |
| GED | 191 | Islamic Studies | None | 3 |
| GED | 196 | Communication Skills in Arabic | None | 3 |
| GED | 205 | Psychology in Everyday Life | LNG 182 | 3 |
| GED | 324 | Ethical Reasoning for Today’s World | LNG 182 | 3 |
| GED | 330 | Introduction to Canadian Studies | None | 3 |