BSc (Hons) Computer Science

UGC APPROVED – OFFERED BY NSBM

Duration - 4 Years (Full time)

NSBM Green University town is a UGC approved degree-awarding institution strives to create the perfect environment for its students to mould them to be global individuals who are both team leaders and team players. BSc (Honours) in Computer Science programme at NSBM School of Computing is carefully designed in line with the latest ACM and IEEE guidelines for Computer Science undergraduate awards and aims to produce competent and well-moulded computer professionals who have sound technical foundation in computer science and the ability to creatively apply computer and related technologies to practical problems.

The programme is structured in a way to provide students with a broader computing perspective in the first year and focusing on the core Computer Science body of knowledge in the second and third years. Students also undergo compulsory industry training in the third year. In the fourth year, students are provided with knowledge and understanding of diverse subject domains and an individual award project that allow them to showcase their learning over the years.

KEY FEATURES

GC Approved 4-year honours degree
A diverse choice of elective modules to choose from, in their final year of studies, to cater to individual preferences and ambitions
Includes mandatory industry placement and supervised research projects element
Focuses on developing knowledge and skills in breadth and depth

MAIN OBJECTIVES

Develop proficiency in analysis of complex problems and synthesize software solutions with the latest concepts for an organization/individual
Develop lone learning aptitude to acquire new knowledge required for an assignment which associated with novel concepts
Admire intellectual works of others and to abide by industry norms and ethics stipulated by professional bodies
Satisfy the academic criteria required for the membership of professional institutions

PROGRAMME CONTENTS

Year 1

Introduction to Computer Science
Mathematics for Computing
Programming in C
Professional Development
Data communications and networks
Object Oriented Programming with Java
Algorithms and Data Structures
Computer Architecture
Database Management Systems
Web Based Application Development

Year 2

Computer Networks
Systems Analysis and Design
Statistics for Computing
Development of Enterprise Applications I
Human-Computer Interaction
Business Processes and ERP
Introduction to Software Engineering
Software Architecture
Algorithms and Complexity
Operating Systems

Year 3

Internship
Information Assurance and Security
Social Issues and Professional Practice
Wireless Technologies and Network Programming
Advanced Mathematics for Computing
Computational Theory
Programming Languages and Compiler Design
Advanced Database Management Systems
Cryptography
Mobile Application Development
Software Process Management

Year 4

Business Policy and Strategy
Entrepreneurship
Development of Enterprise Applications II
Artificial Intelligence
Embedded Systems
Computer Graphics and Visualization
Parallel and Distributed Computing
Data Warehousing and Data Mining
Internet of Things
Platform Based Development
Agent Based Systems
CS Honours Award Project
Bio Informatics

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

Option 1

At least three (3) simple passes (S) in the Physical Sciences stream or Engineering Technology stream in one sitting at the GCE A/L Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or an equivalent qualification.

Option 2

At least three (3) simple passes (S) in any stream in one sitting at the GCE A/L Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or an equivalent qualification, and:
- A Credit pass (C) in Mathematics at the GCE O/L Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or an equivalent qualification.
- Completion of the bridging programme approved by the Specified Authority.

Exemption Criteria:

Students who have obtained a Simple pass (S) for ICT along with two other simple passes at the GCE A/L Examination are exempted from the bridging programme. However, such students must still possess a Credit pass (C) in Mathematics at the GCE O/L Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or an equivalent qualification.

Pearson Edexel, Cambridge International Examinations with above Option 1, 2 and Exemption Criteria

G.C.E Advanced Level examination conducted by Pearson Edexel, UK (London A/L).
International Advanced Level examination conducted by Pearson Edexel, UK.
G.S.E Advanced Level examination conducted by Cambridge International Examination, UK