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Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Computer Science

Computer Science via distance learning

This Doctor Ph.D. Degree provides a broad coverage of the computer science discipline. This coverage is based on a generic perspective rather than one particular Doctor Ph.D. 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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The Doctor Ph.D. Degree online via distance learning offers students the highest level of specialization a discipline can offer. More info...

* 45 to 72 academic credits above a Master's program.
* Average Duration: 24 months.
* Program Structure: 70% textbooks + 30% Thesis.
* Admission is open for adults over 27 years of age.
* Master's degree or international equivalent (5 years of study) is required for admission.

Fees include all: Program of study, textbooks, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and transcript.
Cost per BIU earned postgraduate credit: 130 Euros (170 US$)
Cost per transferred credit from previous education and/or professional experience if required: 20 Euros (25 US$)

45 ... 72 Academic credits
Tuition Fee :Min. 5.850 Euros (7.650 US$) ... Max. 9.360 Euros (12.240 US$).

"An investment in education always pays the best interest." Benjamin Franklin.

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

Faculty of Computer Science via distance learning

Doctor Ph.D. Degree

Computer Science via distance learning

45 ... 72 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program.

Composition:

+ 39 Academic credits - Computer Science Online
+ Other additional subjects
+ 18 Academic credits - Research methodology and final project or thesis.

+ 39 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...

Postgraduate level continuing education course.
Previous knowledge in this field of study is required.

601CSC - Computer Technology
602CSC - Operating Systems
603CSC - Computation & Data Structure
604CSC - Programming Languages
605CSC - Computer Systems
606CSC - Computer Networks
607CSC - Internet Technology
608CSC - Computer Science
609CSC - Database Management
610CSC - Computer Architecture
611CSC - Networks Systems Management
612CSC - Software & Hardware Management
613CSC - Computer Systems Performance
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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. For example: Computer Systems & Networks.

Research work resources and network - Doctor - Computer Science:

ACM - Association for Computing Machinery
AFSCET - Association Française de Science des Systèmes Cybernétiques Cognitifs et Techniques
BCS - British Computer Society
CLEI - Centro Latinoamericano de Estudios en Informatica
CRA - Computing Research Association
EATCS - European Association for Theoretical Computer Science
IACSIT - International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology
ICA - International Computer Association (Japan)
IEEE CS - Computer Society
SBC - Sociedade Brasileira de Computação
SIF - Société Informatique de France
UACEE - Universal Association of Computer and Electronics Engineers
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Joining the proper association is the best way to become an updated professional. Bircham International University graduates may join many professional associations. Membership requirements for each association may vary depending on the degree program, specialization and graduate resume en each occasion. BIU can not guarantee membership in all instances. BIU does not intermediate in these procedures. Bircham International University provides a list of available memberships and professional references from each faculty where some BIU graduates may belong. Contact directly the ones you select. More info...

+ 18 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).

Admission requirements: Doctor - 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: Doctor - 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 6. Advanced knowledge and critical understanding.
Outcome resulting from course content assessment and its applicability to problem solving.
The student's ability to combine the different parts of the text and to form a new coherent and harmonic final report will determine the critical understanding of the subject and an advanced knowledge of Computer Science. The student written report style, content, and structure play an important role in the assessment and applicability of the knowledge about Computer Science to different Computer Science decision making scenarios and problem-solving. More info...

EQF LEVEL 7. Advanced knowledge and critical thinking.
Outcome resulting from written critical thinking and its applicability to problem solving.
The student will contrast and evaluate the learned material with his/her own knowledge and experience to express an opinion about Computer Science, to consider the practical application of the key concepts, and to argue the conclusions along the written report. Personal judgments and opinion should be based on sound criteria and must be clearly discussed. More info...

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Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Computer Science

Computer Science Online

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