Students enrolled in this program earn a Diploma in Computer Science.

Career Prospects and Access to Further Studies

Undoubtedly, the development of technology and its “invasion” in all sectors of the economy has created a high demand for computer science graduates. The needs in the development and management of information technology systems, etc. are huge. Graduates of this program have the opportunity to work in the following organizations and professions and/or continue their studies in a Bachelor’s Degree program in various fields of information technology, etc.:

• Software, web application and mobile application development companies,
• Information technology product service and trade companies,
• Banks and
• Public and semi-public organizations.

Accreditation

This program of study is accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA). CYQAA is the competent authority of the Republic of Cyprus responsible for ensuring the quality of higher education in Cyprus and for the support of the processes provided by the relevant Legislation, for the continuous improvement and upgrading of higher education institutions and their programs of study.

The qualification awarded is recognized by the Cyprus Council of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KYSATS). KYSATS is the competent authority of the Republic of Cyprus for the recognition of higher education qualifications.

Purpose and Objectives

The program’s purpose and objectives are:

1. To enhance students’ critical thinking and to develop their basic analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
2. To introduce the field of computer science, and fundamental principles of computers, computation and programming.
3. To acquaint students to the major commercial computer application packages.
4. To introduce students to basic programming concepts and methodologies for program design, development, testing and documentation.
5. To introduce techniques for systematic problem analysis, program specification, design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation of programs.
6. To introduce fundamentals of current design approaches in database systems, including work with a commercially available system.
7. To provide a solid academic, technical, and intellectual background that would enable them to pursue higher studies in computer science or other related fields.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program of study, its graduates will:

1. Demonstrate analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills and think critically and creatively, both independently and in teams.
2. Apply the foundations underpinning computer science, computation and programming.
3. Identify the fundamentals and basic theory of human computer interaction and usability testing, of major commercial computer application packages.
4. Analyzing, designing, implementing, testing, documenting, and maintaining a computer-based system.
5. Work in teams, contributing to the management, planning and implementation of a computer system.
6. Make use of a range of theories, techniques and tools from programming languages, programming environments, and system analysis and design.
7. Make choices based on reasoned arguments and evaluate the outcomes of those choices by comparing them with alternative solutions.
8. Effectively apply the fundamental principles of data modeling and database design, with emphasis on relational database concepts.
9. Develop personal autonomy and independence, necessary to proceed with further studies at higher levels of education.