New
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Degree Program
4 Years (8 Semesters)
124 Credit Hours
Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters

Program overview

What is a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science?

Canadian University Dubai’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science has been designed to provide students with a solid foundation in Computer Science and Computing Mathematics. Students will gain the fundamental skills needed to become accomplished theoretical computer scientists, data miners and data scientists, positions which are in great demand in today’s world. The mathematical knowledge gained through this program will also provide graduates with a significant edge over the competition for research-oriented positions in high-tech industries.

Why Should I Take It?

There is very little in our modern world not touched by the fields of computer science and computing mathematics. From smart phones to social media, healthcare to hospitality, the fingerprint of computer scientists and engineers is everywhere and the need for competent, ambitious innovators in this field is growing rapidly.

Recognizing the need for diversification away from the oil and gas industry, the UAE has chosen to invest heavily in the creation of a knowledge economy based on technological advancement and innovation in the fields of green energy, semi-conductor technology, connectivity, wireless technologies and information security. All of these industries and many more require skilled employees fluent in the language of computing.

How Can I Use It?

Graduates of this program will have a wealth of industries to choose from and often go on to become:

  • Systems engineers
  • Computer project engineers
  • Test engineers
  • Computer network engineers
  • Hardware/software engineers
  • Computer network security analysts
  • Systems analysts
  • IT Managers
  • Database Designers
  • Entrepreneurs

Program Structure

Program Requirements

Requirements Compulsory
Credit Hours
Elective
Credit Hours
Total
Credit Hours
University Requirement (UR) 21 6 27
Program Core (CR) 61 - 61
Program Major (MJ) 30 6 36
Total 112 12 124

University Requirements

University Requirements are 27 credits out of which 21 credits Compulsory Courses. Every student is required to take the mandatory credit hours that cover Islamic culture, English communication skills, and Innovation. These requirements are:

Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours

1) Languages, Islamic Culture, UAE studies, Arabic and Innovation (21 Cr.H.)

LNG 181 English I for Engineering Computing None 3
LNG 182 English II for Engineering Computing LNG-181 3
GED 198 Islamic Culture None 3
GED 196 Communication Skills in Arabic 1 None 3
GED 199E UAE Society None 3
ENT 141 Fundamentals in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1 None 2
ENT 142 Fundamentals in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2 ENT-141 1
ENT 241 Entrepreneurship I ENT-142 2
ENT 242 Entrepreneurship II ENT-241 1

2) Humanities: Students should select twocourses from the following pool:(6 credits)

GED 110E Modern Art Appreciation None 3
GED 111 Music Appreciation and Communication None 3
GED 112 Using Positive Psychology at Work LNG-172 or LNG-182 3
GED 252E Critical Thinking LNG-172 or LNG-182 3
GED 205E Psychology in Every Day Life LNG-172 or LNG-182 3
GED 272E Fundamentals of Public Speaking LNG-172 or LNG-182 3
GED 324E Ethical Reasoning for Today’s World LNG 172 or LNG 182 3

Core Requirements (61 Cr.H.)

All students who are enrolled in the B.Sc. in Computer Science program, independently of their major, must complete the following 61 credit hours (20 courses).

# Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 BCS 101 Elements of Computing None 3
2 BCS 102 Introduction to Computing Science I BCS-101 3
3 MTH 112 Calculus I Pass Math Placement test or MTH-012 3
4 MTH 113 Calculus II MTH-112 3
5 MTH 114 Linear Algebra MTH-112 3
6 MTH 130 Probability and Statistics MTH-112 3
7 MTH 120 Discrete Mathematics None 3
8 MTH 203 Discrete Mathematics for Computing Science MTH-120, BCS-102 3
9 BCS 201 Logic for Computing Science MTH-120 3
10 BCS 202 Introduction to Computing Science II BCS-102 3
11 BCS 203 Software Specifications BCS-202, BCS-201 3
12 BCS 204 System-Level Programming BCS-102 3
13 BCS 205 Programming Paradigms BCS-202, BCS-201 3
14 ENG 210 Computer Architecture BCS-202 or ENG 101 4
15 BCS 206 Information Structures BCS-202, MTH-203 3
16 BCS 302 Scientific Computing BCS-102, MTH-114 3
17 BCS 305 Software Architecture BCS-203, BCS-206 3
18 BCS 306 Database Management Systems BCS-202, BCS-201 3
19 BCS 309 Algorithms I BCS-201, BCS-206 3
20 BCS 401 Ethics for Computing Professionals None 3

Total

61

Computer Science Major Requirements (36 credit hours)

The 36 credit hours are covered by the completion of 8 compulsory courses totalizing 30 credit hours and 2 elective courses (6 credits hours) to be selected from 6 elective courses. The list of the courses is given below:

Compulsory Courses (30 credit hours)

Each student enrolled in the Computer Science is required to successfully complete the following:

List of the 8 Compulsory Courses (30 Cr.H.)

# Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 BCS 402 Computability and Complexity BCS-203, BCS-309 3
2 BCS 308 Communication Networks BCS-301 3
3 BCS 304 Data Mining MTH-114, MTH-130, MTH-203, BCS-202 3
4 BCS 403 Advanced Database Systems BCS-206, BCS-306 3
5 BCS 301 Operating Systems ENG-210, BCS-206 4
6 BCS 307 Digital Systems ENG-210 4
7 BCS 303 Security Principles and Practices BCS-206 4
8 BCS 410 Computer Science Project Completed 90 Cr.H 6

Total

30

Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

Each student is required to successfully complete two courses among the following courses

# Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 BSD 311 Human Computer Interaction BCS-206 3
3 BCS 405 Artificial Intelligence BCS-206, BCS-205 3
4 BCS 406 Computer Graphics BCS-206, MTH-114 3
6 BSD 404 Algorithms II BCS-203, BCS-309 3
7 BCS 400 Network Operating Systems BCS-301 3

Total

6