Computer Science American University of Sharjah (AUS)

Overview

The 130-credit Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program is accredited both by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education's Higher Education Affairs Division in the United Arab Emirates and by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET in the United States.

We have designed our program to provide you with a strong computer science base that will enable you to capitalize on the increasing career opportunities available in the information technology sector, especially in software-related fields.

The Computer Science degree from American University of Sharjah (AUS) also aims to expand the limits of your knowledge and enable you to explore innovative approaches to computer-related problems.

Over the years, our approach has proved successful as our graduates have found employment in some of the leading companies in the field and have gone on to pursue graduate studies at some of the best universities in the world.

Mission Statement

The mission of the computer science degree program at AUS is to deliver a modern curriculum that will equip graduates with strong theoretical and practical backgrounds to enable them to excel in the workplace and to be lifelong learners.

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the computer science degree are to produce graduates who will:

• have successful careers in the field of computer science
• be effective communicators, team members and leaders that add value to employers and businesses regionally and globally
• stay current in emerging technologies through training, self-learning and/or graduate studies
• be engaged in the ethical, legal and social issues faced in their workplace and contribute positively to the community

Accreditation

The program is accredited both by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET in the United States.