Computer Science and Information Technology
In today’s world, technology is of central importance to organizational and economic progress. The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology focuses on developing technologies that are required to progress both the private and public sectors. The Department is currently offering a Bachelor of Science in Computer Software and Security. This unique program provides students with extensive knowledge and hands-on skills of analyzing, designing, developing and testing complex software systems to solve
real-world problems. In doing so, it exposes students to state-of-the-art technologies for developing web and mobile applications. Furthermore, the program covers computer security as a secondary focus area. It prepares students to secure data, networks as well as systems that store data. Students will learn how to develop protected software systems and identify security risks when evaluating systems.
At a Glance:
Degree | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)/td> |
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Total Credits | 120- 121 credit hours |
Total Courses | 38 courses |
Duration of Study | 3 – 5 years (depending on the student’s pace) |
Language | English |
Start Date | August or January |
Costs | Click Here |
Chair of Department | Assist.Prof. Dr. Dara Sherwani
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provided by AUK’s e-Libraries, the Department provides students with the skills and knowledge needed not only to design, develop and evaluate different types of information technology solutions but also, to make sense of data by transforming it into information
and knowledge for intelligent decision-making. The Department is also committed to conducting research to address the technological needs of the Kurdistan region and Iraq.
Science and IT. Therefore, the program expects the graduates within a few years of
graduation to attain the following:
- Apply critical thinking to solve real-world problems through the analysis,
design and implementation of computing solutions. - Contribute in transforming organizations, whether governmental,
non-governmental, or private, into digitization. - Continue self-learning about advancements in computing and furthermore, to
promote the education of computing to the community - Raise awareness about ethical, legal and social challenges relevant to the
implementation of computing solutions.
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and
other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. - Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set
of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. - Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing
practice based on legal and ethical principles. - Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities
appropriate to the program’s discipline. - Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce
computing-based solutions. - Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence
of risks and threats”.
Requirements | Type | Number of Courses | Credit Hours |
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General Education | Compulsory | 13 | 40-41 |
Program Courses | Compulsory | 25 | 80 |
Elective | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 38 | 121-122 |
subjects should be studied.
fields, such as:
- System Developer: Analyze, design, build and test different
types of solutions, including eCommerce and mobile applications - Network AdministratorBuild and manage networks and make sure
networks are secure.
With additional programming and visualization skills, you will be able to make sense of
large sets of data to help senior managers to make intelligent decisions
- Minimum 3 years, upon the successful completion of 12 courses per year.
- Standard 4 years, upon the successful completion of 10 courses per year.
- Maximum 5 years, upon the successful completion of 8 courses per year.
* This study duration does not include English language courses.
Academic Year Breakdown:
Semester | Start Date | End Date | Duration | Type |
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Fall | 30 August | 6 December | 14 weeks | Mandatory |
Spring | 10 January | 22 April | 14 weeks | Mandatory |
Summer | June | August | 8 weeks | Optional |
* The start and end dates are subject to changes.
Semester:
Instructional period of 14 weeks plus a final examination period offered twice a year
(referred to as Fall and Spring semester). Additional instructional periods include intersessions and Summer
sessions.
(for 30 credits). However, self-funded students can benefit from a newly implemented 15%
discount on the tuition fees. This discount does not apply to international students.
For self-funded students and those awarded Merit Scholarships, the below tuition rates
apply:
Baccalaureate % | Annual tuition fees payment | Annual tuition fees payment after 15% discount (NEW) | Scholarship |
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98.0 – 100 | $0 | – | Mustafa Barzani Merit Scholarship |
90.00 – 97.99 | $2,500 | $2,150 | Chairman Masrour Barzani Merit Scholarship* |
80.00 – 89.99 | $5,000 | $4,250 | Board of Trustees Merit Scholarship* |
<79.99 | $8,000 | $6,800 | |
International Students | $10,000 | Not Applicable |
- The above rates are applicable for students register for courses at AUK from
January, 2021. - Annual tuition is based on registration as a full-time student and the
successful completion of 30 credits. - Only a limited number of Merit
Scholarships are available. - The American University of Kurdistan accepts students receiving Political
Prisoners Aid and Martyrs Aid. Learn
more about how you can finance your education. - Tuition fees installments are paid per semester.
- Other fees are applicable.
- High School: Science
- Vocational School:Information Technology
- Technical Institute:Information Technology
- 5-Years Institute:Information Technology, Network, Programming, or Web Design
Learn more about admissions requirements for International Students, Transfer of Credits and Readmission.
- Students must be high school or Institute graduates.
- Proof of English Proficiency. Learn more about our English language requirements and exemptions.
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