Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Accredited by NCEAC):

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science offered by Department of Computer Science at Qarshi University (QU) impart to the students necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to design, develop and manage computer infrastructures, networks, and software. It is a four years’ program and involves coursework that focuses on principles, applications, methods and theories that enable Information and Computing Technologies. Advance courses focus on teamwork through team projects that emphasize industrial applications and best practices.   General education courses further enriches student’s educational experience by providing useful perspective on cultural, political, scientific and economic issues. At Department of Computer Science, QU, students are exposed to mandatory supervised internship, laboratory studies and a Final Year Project to fulfill practical experience requirements. Our program blends theory and applications of subject area to prepare students for myriad of computer science careers in industry, government, and academia.

Scope:

Computer Science graduates with strong computer science skills and management abilities can find career opportunities at various businesses and organizations. Our courses ensure that our graduates are familiar with software development and networked systems, with specific expertise in information security, networks and communications, intelligent systems, data-centric computing, or human-computer interaction. At the same time, they are able to apply their skills to mobile computing, artificial intelligence, robotics or large-scale information management. As computing becomes an integral part of almost all domains, computer science graduates with their computing analytical skills are able to have promising careers in Software Industry, Manufacturing Industry, Business Organizations, Government sector, Medicine and Health sector, Law, Education, Physical and Life sciences, Social Sciences, and the Humanities.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the undergraduate program in Computer Science are expected to attain the following objectives within a few years of graduation:

• Succeed in their chosen profession by applying computational and analytical approaches of computer science to solve real-life problems.
• Successfully engage in life-long learning in cross-disciplinary domains such as bioinformatics, business analytics, etc.
• Exhibit high professional ethical standards to become productive leaders in society.
• Successfully launch themselves as young entrepreneurs enabling a knowledge-based economy

Student Outcomes

The program must enable students to attain, by the time of graduation:

• An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline
• An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
• An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs
• An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
• An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society
• Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
• An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice
• An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices CS.
• An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity CS.

Career Opportunity:

Computer science graduates get employment as members of ICT teams, software engineers, systems analysts, researchers, data analysts, and scientific or application programmers. Their employers include  internet based commerce and software based hi-tech industries, insurance, banks and financial institutions, computer and electronics manufacturers, the communications industry, the biomedical industry, the defense industry, academia, research institutes, health service providers  and engineering firms.

However, the software and IT companies are the major employers of computer science graduates. They offer the best packages to the young graduates, which are unmatched with other branches of science.

Eligibility Criteria:

The minimum requirement for admission in Bachelor degree program in Computer Sciences / Information Technology / Software Engineering is at least 50% marks in the intermediate (HSSC) examination with Mathematics or equivalent qualification with Mathematics certified by IBCC.

Distinctive Program Features:

• NCEAC accredited program which is in line with latest HEC guidelines and a curriculum driven by software industry needs to produce market ready graduates.
• A flexible, integrated and holistic program structure at par with international standards.
• Industry Advisory Board (IAB) and adjunct faculty from Leading Software Houses to co-supervise Final Year Projects and teach emerging technologies such as Data Science, Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence etc.
• State of Art Learning Environment supported by high speed fiber optic internet connectivity and high performance computing labs.
• Entrepreneurship support and software industry placement through annual job fairs.
• A competitive blend of academic and industrial experienced faculty, that is qualified from top universities (national/international), to impart unique blend of theoretical concepts and real life problem solving.

Financial Assistance and Scholarships:

Qarshi University offers generous financial assistance and scholarships. Visit our website www.qu.edu.pk for further details