Computer Studies
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This programme offers students three areas of specialisation of which they can choose ANY one. Action-oriented learning opportunities are incorporated into many courses for each area of specialisation. Students work with real business organisations to help them solve Information Technology-related problems and present workable solutions. Acquired skills are demonstrated in a capstone course.
Areas of Specialisation:
Business Information Systems (BIS) which focuses on merging technology with business to provide computing solutions to real world business problems.
Computer Information Systems (CIS) which focuses on programming and prepares students with skills that are necessary to create Java Applications to solve real world computing problems.
Graphic Information Technology (GIT) where the students learn how to create and present content using graphic technology for real world businesses.
Programme Goals
Analyse real world situations and identify the appropriate software solutions.
Demonstrate a knowledge of, and ability to use, current technology, terminology, and concepts in the computer field.
Analyse a problem, design a computing solution, and implement the solution, using accepted industry standard techniques at each stage.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively plan and manage time in the execution of computing projects.
Demonstrate awareness of the usefulness of emergent computer technologies in the business domain.
Present a report on project work in written and oral forms.
Demonstrate an awareness of the ethical and societal issues relating to the use of computers in society.
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