AUST Network announces optional specialization tracks for computer science students

These tracks are chosen by students after the completion of core computer science courses. Currently these tracks include Computer Networking, Databases, and Software Engineering. It is also possible for a student majoring in Computer Science to choose from a collection of optional courses such as game programming, multimedia technology, internet programming, expert systems among others.

Dr. Mahmoud AbouNaaj has announced that this move comes to enhance employment opportunities for our computer science graduates. Dr. AbouNaaj added that all current and future job expectations indicate that there is an increasing demand for professionals with such knowledge and skills in the local market and worldwide.

The Computer Science Bachelor program is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and the curricula is designed according to the international standard set by institutions and bodies concerned with the advancement of computing such as the ACM (Association of Computing Machinery). The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science requires the completion of 126 credit hours which can be completed in three to four years.

It is worth mentioning that the Faculty of Information Technology also offers bachelor degrees in other majors all accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and include: Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Multimedia and Web Development as well as a Master of Science degree in Information Systems.