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Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science

Computer Science via distance learning

This Bachelor's Degree provides a broad coverage of the computer science discipline. This coverage is based on a generic perspective rather than one particular Bachelor's Degreeming language. It is suitable for all the students who are interested in learning how computers work, how they are built, and how they communicate with other computers and with their human users. The program provides a user-training on the latest available software, in addition to information on data compression, analysis of algorithms, network security, encryption, and database systems. It finally reviews some of the ethical, legal, and practical issues in this field.

Academic Supervisor : Abdo Miled Abou Jaoude
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A Bachelor's Degree online via distance learning is the equivalent of a four years college degree. More info...

* 130 credits above a Secondary School.
* Duration ranges from 1 to 3 years.
* Program Structure: 100% based on textbooks.
* Admission is open for adults over 23 years of age.
* General education minimum requirements: 40 credits. A minimum transfer of 40 credits from previous education should be accounted as an equivalent of general education credits towards the Bachelor's Degree online via distance learning.

Fees include all: Program of study, textbooks, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and transcript.
Cost per BIU earned undergraduate credit: 70 Euros (90 US$)
Cost per transferred credit from previous education and/or professional experience if required: 20 Euros (25 US$)

130 Academic credits
Tuition Fee :Min. 3.510 Euros (4.420 US$) ... Max. 6.800 Euros (8.700 US$).

Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...

Faculty of Computer Science via distance learning

Bachelor's Degree

Computer Science via distance learning

130 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program.

Composition:

+ 40 credits in General Education (may be transferred from previous education and professional experience)
+ 69 Academic credits - Computer Science Online
+ Other additional subjects

+ 40 credits in General Education (may be transferred from previous education and professional experience) More info...

TRANS - Credits transferred from previous education
Bircham International University recognizes and transfers academic credits earned at other educational institutions.

CFLEX - Credits validated from professional experience
Bircham International University may recognize knowledge and skills from work and life experiences.

+ 69 Academic credits: Computer Science Online

BIU Earned Credits
Credits earned through the completion of academic work at Bircham International University (Reports, Projects and Thesis).

1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).

Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...

General college level continuing education course. No pre-requisites.

201CSC - Computer Technology
202CSC - Operating Systems
203CSC - Computation & Data Structure
204CSC - Programming Languages
205CSC - Computer Systems
206CSC - Computer Networks
207CSC - Internet Technology
208CSC - Data Communications
311CSC - Telecommunication Systems
312CSC - Computer Science
313CSC - Networks Science
314CSC - Database Management
315CSC - Computer Architecture
316CSC - Web Administration & Security
317CSC - Server & Distributed Systems
318CSC - Local / Wide Area Networks
421CSC - Networks Systems Management
422CSC - Software & Hardware Management
423CSC - Networks Software Design
424CSC - Telecommunication Networks
425CSC - Computer Systems Performance
426CSC - Cyber Security
427CSC - Data Security & Cryptography
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Bibliography: Computer Science via distance learning
The corresponding textbooks are included in the fees. Once the fee has been paid, the books may take between two to five weeks to reach your address. Bircham International University offices may inform you at any time of the status of your books. If the book is in English, the required report must be written in English unless you have requested to write it in other language and have gained Bircham International University authorization. More info...
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+ Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Computer Science from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board.

Other additional subjects - For example:
Analog Circuit Design
Artificial Intelligence
Artificially Embodied Intelligence
Computer & Human Interaction
Computer & Natural Language
Computer Interaction & Learning
Computer Vision & Recognition
Systems Development Life Cycle
Systems Implementation
Web Design & Programming

Admission requirements: Bachelor's - Computer Science

Bircham International University distance learning degree admission requirements differ depending upon the Faculty and the major of study. There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, sex, beliefs and/or religion. A minimum of 30% of the total number of credits required by any adult degree program syllabus has to be transferred from previous education and/or validated from professional experience in order to gain admission. A maximum of 20% of the total number of credits required by the distance learning degree program can be transferred from professional and life experience. More info...

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Learning outcomes: Bachelor's - Computer Science

The following learning outcomes are compatible with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for lifelong learning and continuing education. The EQF directives facilitate acceptance of this course credits by many higher education institution. These learning outcomes are achieved after completion of this course with a passing grade. Better grades will demonstrate higher analysis, evaluation and critical thinking skills. More info...

EQF LEVEL 4. Specialized knowledge and comprehension.
Outcome resulting from comprehensive reading and classification of the main concepts of the book.
After a comprehensive reading of the course suggested textbook, the student will explain the interrelationships, hierarchy, and overall meaning of Computer Science key concepts. The selected concepts will then become the skeleton for the development of the required written report. Several reviews and adjustments of the course contents will be necessary to meet the 20 to 35 pages report length limits and demonstrate a solid and specialized knowledge about Computer Science. More info...

EQF LEVEL 5. Applicable knowledge and problem resolution.
Outcome resulting from course content analysis and practical applications included in the report.
The student is required to illustrate the contents with examples of practical application or case studies to analyze the effect and potential results of the application of the knowledge about Computer Science. This process also involves the transformation of the information learned: graphic and numeric data into verbal and vice versa; as well as interpreting, explaining, and summarizing the main ideas of Computer Science and their applicability in the professional field of Computer Science. More info...

BIU adapts each Distance Learning Higher Education degree program to the needs of each student. More info...

Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science

Computer Science Online

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Acceptance of these Distance Learning Higher Education academic credits is always the prerogative of the receiving institution or employer. Recognition criteria differ depending on each educational institution, or company policy, or country legal framework.