Networking and Security (N&S)

Overview

The Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) program at University of Fujairah is designed to produce highly skilled graduates equipped to handle the complexities and demands of the modern technological landscape. This program offers three concentrations: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science, and Networking & Security, each tailored to meet the evolving needs of industries both locally and regionally.

 Program Mission

The BCS mission is to equip graduates with the principles of Computer science, Concentrating on Artificial intelligence, machine learning, algorithms, Secure network design, software development, and programming, capable of advancing creativity, innovations, and research in the field that enables them to design, develop, deploy, and maintain applications of computer science toward fulfilling the needs of local and regional industries.

 Program Goals 

The following goals are established to facilitate realizing the program’s mission:

• 1. Equip graduates with the critical approaches of computer science to enable them to design, administer, and assess Computer science-related ventures specifically using any of the 3 concentrations Networking & Security, Artificial intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Science;
  2. Develop skills of graduates to independently develop software and hardware relevant to the needs of the clients.
  3. Build communication competence of graduates to effectively convey any form of development in the profession.
  4. Cultivate accountability and professionalism of graduates to ethically implement solutions using Computer Science.
  5. Promote teamwork spirit to responsibly implement research and evaluation of Computer Science projects.
  6. Instill self-development and roles in context to function with full autonomy in the CS profession

Program Objectives

Graduates will be required to apply Computer Science disciplinary knowledge ethically and responsibly to current information systems practices, and to exhibit communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Specifically, graduates will be able to:

1. Apply skills and knowledge to solve CS related problems throughout one’s career.
2. Expand knowledge in novel areas related to the latest fields in computer Science by engaging in self-development and professional certification courses.
3. Demonstrate effective communication skills to present their results and ideas in the work environment.
4. Ascertain ethical and professional standards in all CS-related practices
5. Work efficiently with teams with diverse cultural and interdisciplinary orientations as a member or as a leader.
6. Continuously develop discipline expertise and adopt a holistic approach to build and maintain safe and adaptable Computer science related solutions for the society.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, the graduates will be able to:

• 1. Demonstrate allied knowledge to solve complex problems in Computer Science, specifically using Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning; or Data Science; or Networking and Security.
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the Computer Science discipline
  6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions specific to Artificial Intelligence & Machine learning, or Data Science, or Networking and Security.

Summary of Courses and distribution of Total Credits

Job Opportunities and Career Pathway

BCS in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML) graduates can be employed as:

• Software and hardware designers in different public and private sectors
• Artificial intelligence specialists
• Specialist
• Data Scientist
• Autonomous systems configuration, testing, and maintenance specialist
• Smart IT solutions specialist
• System data analyst
• Data mining developer
• Database designer and administrator
• System administrator
• System support technician
• Computer science researcher
• Developers and programmers who uses software and hardware to design, process, implement and manage systems in different domains and any other technical path related to the program.