BSc in Computing and Business Technologies
Limassol, Cyprus
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 36,550
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computing and Business Technologies is a modern degree that equips students with the necessary skills to compete and excel in the digital era. It provides a solid foundation in Computer Science including Data Science, Big Data, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity, as well as applications to business such as Business Analytics, Digital Transformation, Fin-Tech, and Project Management.
Choice from a set of electives offered by other Schools of the University, or the choice of a cutting-edge research project complements the student’s knowledge and provides the skills for immediate employment in the industry or to continue their studies at the postgraduate level.
The department’s international faculty is engaged in cutting-edge research in Computer Science, Management, and Economics and has strong ties with the industry, allowing the students to undertake real-world research projects and applications to business. All courses are designed with strong practical and hands-on components from day one, making the degree unique, in the sense that it blends its strong Computer Science core with real-world applications in business.
The program is nationally accredited by CYQAA and recognized by KYSATS.
Admissions
Curriculum
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS in short) is a tool of the European Higher Education Area for making studies and courses more transparent. It helps students to move between countries and to have their academic qualifications and study periods abroad recognized. The credits below are based on the ECTS.
To graduate, students are required to earn 240 credits as follows:
- 150 credits from core courses from the Computing and Business Technologies (CS code),
- 15 credits from the Bachelor in Economics (EC code),
- 45 credits from the Bachelor of Business Administration (BA code),
- 30 credits from a Thesis or 4 elective courses from the Bachelor in Economics or the Bachelor of Business Administration.
Year 1 Fall Semester
- CS101 – Foundations of Business Information Technologies
- CS111 – Mathematics I
- EC101 – Microeconomics
- BA101 – Personal & Professional Development
Year 1 Spring Semester
- CS121 – Fundamentals of Computer Science
- CS131 – Statistics I
- CS141 – Programming I
- BA111 – Communication Skills
Year 2 Fall Semester
- CS201 – Programming II
- CS211 – Mathematics II
- CS221 – Management of Information Systems
- BA201 – Ethics & Social Responsibility
Year 2 Spring Semester
- CS231 – Algorithms, Data Structures & Databases
- CS241 – Software Design and Development
- CS251 – Digital Transformation
- BA221 – Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Year 3 Fall Semester
- CS301 – Cloud Computing & Database Management
- CS311 – Object Oriented Programming
- CS 321 – Machine Learning, Data Mining & Business Analytics
- BA341 – Project Management
Year 3 Spring Semester
- CS331 – Operating Systems
- CS341 – Complexity Theory
- CS351 – Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning
- BA331 – Corporate Finance
Year 4 Fall Semester
- CS401 – Networks & The Internet of Things
- CS411 – Blockchain & Emerging Financial Technologies (FinTech)
- CS421 – Computer & Internet Security
- EC401 – Research Methods
Year 4 Spring Semester
- Thesis
- Four electives from other Bachelor’s programs
Program Outcome
With the completion of the program, students are expected to:
- Understand the basics underlying the modern theory of computing.
- Acquire practical skills related to tools employed in modern IT infrastructures.
- Be able to convert real-world problems and solutions into the language of computing.
- Be proficient in programming languages.
- Apply computing theories and techniques to enhance data-driven decision-making.
- Work in groups to solve complex IT and business-related problems.
- Demonstrate understanding of information security concepts and challenges, including ethical dilemmas and techniques to mitigate them.
- Acquire analytical and quantitative skills and the ability to carry out independent research.