Curriculum Structure

The curriculum design process was based on profesional competence theory (Deveroux, 2004), ACM/IEEE Computer Science and Engeneering Curriculum Content Recommendations (2013) and EU E-Competence Framework.  The key dimension of the professional competence model and curriculum content centers on providing  balanced combination of technical competence, administrative competence, ethical competence, productive competence and personal competence.

In terms of technical competence, the fundamental courses provide the essential knowledge areas proposed by ACM/IEEE. The curriculum includes a solid foundation of technical knowledge in Computer Science 1 (Fundamentals), Computer Sciece 2 (Programming), Fundamentals of Electric and Electronic Engeneering,  Introduction to Informtion Technology,  Introduction to Algorithms. Computer Organisation and Architechture, Digital Computer Circuits, Software Engeneering, Operating Systems, Embdedded Systems, Database Systems, Discrete Structures,  Data Structures, Information Systems, Web Development and Mathematics.

Subjects in Entepreneurship and Innovation, Project Management and electives in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Engeneering Management, Creativity and Human-Computer Interface are intended to reinforce the productive competences of the graduate. Furthermore,  IT, ethics and law was inculded as a mandatory subect for the curiculum. Very few CSE programmes incorporate ethics as a major subject (IEEE, 2013) and this is a new approach to ground the graduate and practicioner with a rules, procedures, code of conduct and ethics of the society. The institution has paid particular attention to stimulate future projects and ideas while grounded in ethics. Two courses on English and Scientific and Technical Research are intended to enhance students’ personal competence. They should reinforce graduate attributes for both verbal and written communication and be able to research and present information effectively.

The curriculum offers the two subject specific windodws  applied CSE practice – Laboratory Course 1 and Laboratory Course 2/Individual Project in the second and third year The thesis work is goes hand in hand with students’ applied project and should serve to enhance students’ skills for internship and production of industry-relevant projects.

Graduates are provided the opportunity to specialise into knowledge areas of computer science and engeneering (mandatory electives) and allow windows of opportunity for free electives of their choice.  Finally, team work and group dynamics are introduced to students’ as part of subject assignements