Program Summary:
This program targets students with career objectives in computing and computer-related professions. Graduates can pursue careers in computer programming, system or security analytics, software or database engineering, or any other related field.
Students in this degree program will learn the necessary computer science skills as well as take courses in mathematics and general studies. Courses will increase student’s knowledge on data structures, algorithms, programming, language concepts, theory and operating systems. Throughout this program, students will develop programs effectively in at least 3 languages under at least 2 operating systems, providing them with tangible, real-world experience.
Application Requirements:
1. Complete TAC application form
2. Submit photo ID (passport preferred)
3. Submit official copy of secondary school transcripts, O-level or A-level results
*Students may apply by uploading soft copies of documents but must provide original hard copies upon acceptance into a degree program.
4. Submit proof of competence in the English language.
Potential Career Paths:
- Computer Hardware Engineer
- Computer programmers
- System analysts
- Software engineers
- Database engineers
- Security analysts
- Government Engineer
- Engineering services
Course List:
Year 1:
Semester 1:
- COMP 1100 Introduction to Computing
- COMP 1120 Principles of Programming
- MATH 1561 Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
- ENGL 1101 Written English
- General Studies
Semester 2:
- COMP 1130 Principles of Programming
- MATH 2562 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
- ENGL 1102 Written English
- CRIM 2250 Cyber Crime
- General Studies
Year 2:
Semester 3:
- COMP 2200 Object-Oriented Programming
- COMP 2220 Fundamentals of Computer Security
- COMP 2270 Data Structures
- MATH 2501 Calculus I
Semester 4:
- COMP 2201 Machine Organization
- COMP 2230 Network Programming
- BISM 2600 Introduction to Network Administration
- General Studies
Year 3:
Semester 5:
- COMP 3340 Operating Systems
- COMP 3380 Introduction to Cryptography
- Science Elective
- General Studies
Semester 6:
- COMP 3390 Network Security
- COMP 3395 Ethical Issues in Computing
- Major Electives
- General Studies
- Free Elective
Year 4:
Semester 7:
- COMP 4410 Database Management
- COMP 4415 Vulnerability Assessment
- General Studies
- Free Elective
Semester 8:
- COMP 4440 Software Engineering
- COMP 4495 Cybersecurity Senior Project
- General Studies
- Free Elective
Estimated Cost:
International Students (USD)
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 7000 | 7000 | 7000 | 7000 |
| Fees | 150 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Books | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Housing | 1,850 | 1,850 | 1,850 | 1,850 |
| Living Expenses | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 |
| Yearly Total | 11,100 | 11,050 | 11,050 | 11,050 |
| Grand Total | 44,250 | |||
Mauritian Students (MUR)
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| Fees | 5,250 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 |
| Books | 10,500 | 10,500 | 10,500 | 10,500 |
| Yearly Total | 215,750 | 214,000 | 214,000 | 214,000 |
| Grand Total | 857,750 | |||
