Master in Computer Science (English)

The master in Computer Science program was designed based on the latest standards supported by market studies and benchmark comparisons with prestigious academic universities. This qualifies students to graduate with an academic qualification according to the latest standards and enhances their opportunities in the labour market. The program combines a sound theoretical foundation with a high level of practical experience in many areas of the specialization like Data Analytics, and Computer Security. In addition, the student will be able to do an applied project or a thesis research work which allows a tailored approach for each individual student aspirations.

The programme aims are to:

1. Provide the graduate with critical knowledge of specialized theories, issues and current methods in computer science and scientific research to effectively contribute to qualitative development at the professional and societal levels in an environment characterized by rapid changes and lack of clarity.

2. Prepare a graduate who is able to apply current theories and methods and specialized scientific research methods and carry out advanced studies and research to investigate complex problems in the business environment related computer science and to devise creative solutions to them.

3. Develop the graduate’s skills in thinking and critical analysis of computer science, interpretation and creative evaluation of new situations and problems, to assist business enterprises in formulating and implementing their strategies.

4. Enable the graduate to use skills at the level of professionalism in an unpredicted and not clearly defined work environment to communicate effectively with others and to work in groups while sustaining responsibility towards others.

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Admissions Requirements for the Master in Computer Science

Firstly: to be admitted in Master in Computer Science Programme, the student must fulfil the following requirements:

1. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a University or College recognized by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain
2. The bachelor’s degree programme should be in the same speciality as the master programme or a similar qualifying field according to the study plan of that speciality; otherwise, the student should pass a number of remedial courses approved by the University and specified by the Concerned Department.
3. The applicant should be the holder of a Bachelor’s Degree with a GPA of not less than Good or its equivalent to be admitted.
4. It is required for the applicant to the Master in Computer Science programme to pass the English placement test adopted by the University or the applicant will have to provide a (TOEFL) score of (500) or equivalent. Otherwise, the student commits during the first year to study and pass two English remedial courses determined by the college, with a passing grade of 50%.
5. The applicant should pass an interview conducted by a committee in the Academic Department.
6. The applicant should pass any tests conducted by the Academic Department when required.
7. The applicant submits two recommendation letters one of which is preferred to be from an academic staff member from the University where the student has graduated.
8. The applicant should have experience of not less than one year in a relevant professional field, except those obtaining a GPA not less than Very Good or the equivalent, provided that the number of admitted applicants with this exception does not exceed 50% of the total number of students

Secondly: the student can be granted conditional admission in the Master in Computer Science Programme according to the number of seats determined by the University Council and according to the following:

1. He/she must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with a GPA of not less than Good or its equivalent. If the applicant’s GPA is less than that, the application shall be sent to the Committee of Appeal against Denial of Admissions, chaired by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Development.
2. The applicant must have at least two years of experience in the related professional field.
3. The applicant must pass an interview conducted by the Committee of Appeal against Denial of Admissions.
4. The applicant must pass an interview conducted by a committee in the academic department.
5. The applicant must pass any tests carried out by the academic department when required.
6. The applicant must submit two recommendation letters one of which is preferred to be from an academic staff member from the University where the student has graduated.
7. The applicant must pass the English placement test adopted by the University or he/she will have to provide a (TOEFL) score of (500) or equivalent. Otherwise, the student commits during the first year to study and pass two English remedial courses determined by the college.
8. He/she must pass during the first semester after admission to the programme the remedial courses determined by the academic department with a score of not less than 70%, otherwise he/she will be dismissed from the programme.
9. The applicant must obtain the approval of the University Council or the person/body authorized by the Council in order to be admitted in the programme.

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