Name of the program: Computer Science

Higher education level:  I, Bachelor

Name of qualification:  Bachelor of Computer Science

Language of instruction: English

Program objectives: The goal of the Bachelor’s Program in Computer Science is to prepare graduates who:

  • Are qualified, competitive, and responsible specialists with an academic degree that meets the demands of the labor market;
  • Are capable, based on their theoretical and practical knowledge of computer science, of conducting analysis and design, developing and maintaining software products, independently and/or as part of a team;
  • They can solve professional tasks by following professional and ethical norms;
  • Can identify their own learning needs and continue acquiring new knowledge independently and/or pursue further studies at the next academic level.

 

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Computer Science, graduates:

  • Explains the fundamental topics of Computer Science;
  • Identifies the software and technical tools necessary for implementing projects in Computer Science and related fields;
  • Analyzes the algorithms associated with the implementation and deployment of Computer Science tasks and projects and matches them with appropriate software tools;
  • Implements the development, advancement, and deployment processes of various Computer Science tasks and projects, considering the interests of clients and users;
  • Applies the foundations of Computer Science and software tools for problem analysis and decision-making;
  • Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of computer technology-based solutions, both individually and as a team member;
  • Communicates with stakeholders in a professional context;
  • Makes well-reasoned decisions based on professional, ethical, legal, security, and responsibility principles during professional activities;
  • Identifies individual learning needs and plans personal development in the broader context of professional and technological changes.

Number of credits of the Bachelor’s degree program – 240 credits.

  • Compulsory courses/subjects/modules of the major field of study and Bachelor Project – 190 credits:
  • Compulsory elective courses/subjects/modules of the major field of study – 20 credits;
  •  Apprenticeship component – 10 credits;
  • Free component mandatory and elective courses/subjects/modules – 30 credits (15 credits mandatory, 15 credits elective).

The mandatory courses of the program provide a solid foundation in computer science and engineering and cover:

  • Programming (C++, Python, C#, Java)
  • Web and mobile application development
  • Databases and data analysis
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Computer networks and operating systems
  • Cybersecurity, blockchain, and intelligent systems
  • Mathematical and engineering fundamentals

Eligibility to study in the Bachelor’s Program in Business Administration is granted to individuals who possess a certificate of complete general education or an equivalent document, based on the results of the Unified National Examinations, except for cases defined by the Law of Georgia on Higher Education.

The mandatory subjects for enrollment in the program are:

Georgian Language and Literature,

English Language (minimum competence level – 50%+1)

Mathematics/Physics..

 

Prospective students eligible for the program without having passed the Unified National Examinations must:

-Confirm English language B2 level proficiency (IELTS-6.0; TOEFL-78; or other relevant international  certificate confirming B2 level proficiency) or he/she has to pass an English language B2 level exam administered by the Newuni University;

– Pass an exam in Mathematics administered by the University.

Graduates of the program will be able to develop their professional careers in the following fields:

 

  • Software development;
  • Web programming and services;
  • Smart systems and Internet of Things (IoT);
  • Mobile application programming;
  • Communication systems;
  • IT project management;
  • Research and development of hardware;
  • Data analysis and engineering;
  • Artificial intelligence systems;
  • Cybersecurity.

 

Graduates of the program may be employed in:

 

 

  • High-tech companies;
  • Technology startups;
  • Laboratories;
  • Any company requiring IT support, development, or data analysis;
  • Short-term projects focused on software product development.

 

All graduates have the opportunity to continue their studies at the master’s level.

The bachelor’s program is supported by well-equipped classrooms, a library (both physical and electronic resources), a computer center, licensed software, and uninterrupted internet access.

The program includes the following laboratories:

  • Programming Laboratory
  • Graphic Design and Database Laboratory
  • Computer Networks Laboratory (Cisco Laboratory)
  • Electronics, Microprocessors, Physics, and IoT Teaching Laboratory

The institution also operates an automated learning management system to support and manage the educational process.