School: School of Sciences and Engineering

Computer Science

Academic year

2022-2023
Taught Language: English
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Course Summary

Aims:
  1. Provide students with advanced theoretical and practical computer science knowledge and skills, enabling them to work for the IT environment of the commercial, industrial and governmental sectors
  2. Enable students to develop their personal and professional prospects, keeping in pace with the rapid progress of the technology in computer science
  3. Prepare the students to pursue further postgraduate education and research.
  4. Provide a strong sense of social commitment, global vision and independent self-learning ability
Objectives:
  1. To enhance students’ critical thinking and to develop their basic analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  2. To introduce the field of computer science, and principles of computers, computation and programming.
  3. To acquaint students to major commercial computer application packages.
  4. To introduce students to programming concepts and methodologies for program design, development, testing and documentation.
  5. To introduce techniques for systematic problem analysis, program specification, design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation of programs.
  6. To acquaint students with current popular programming languages and operating systems.
  7. To introduce computer software engineering, database systems, networking, Computer security and Internet.

 First and second year courses offered also in Greek

Career Prospects

On successful completion of the program graduates will be able to get a job in a variety of sectors, both in private and public organizations, such as the:

  • Information technology sector
  • Professional services (customized application development, web-based applications, network system administration and maintenance)
  • Educational sector
  • Research laboratories

Furthermore, the BSc degree is accredited by the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK), which is the statutory Technical Advisor to the State of Cyprus and is the umbrella organization for all Cypriot Engineers. Thus, the graduates could be issued license to practice the science of information technology engineering.

Modules

Section: A – Major Requirements
Min. ECTS Credits: 120  Max. ECTS Credits: 120
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
COMP-111 Programming Principles I 6
COMP-113 Programming Principles II 6
COMP-116 Software Development Lab I 6
COMP-118 Software Development Lab II 6
COMP-201 Systems Analysis and Design 6
COMP-211 Data Structures 6
COMP-212 Object-Oriented Programming 6
COMP-302 Database Management Systems 6
COMP-321 Theory of Computation 6
COMP-335 Computer Organization and Architecture 6
COMP-354 Operating Systems 6
COMP-358 Networks and Data Communication 6
COMP-370 Algorithms 6
COMP-401 Software Engineering 6
COMP-405 Artificial Intelligence 6
COMP-417 Parallel and Distributed Computing 6
COMP-431 Computer Security 6
COMP-498 Final Year Project I 6
COMP-499 Final Year Project II 6
ECE-110 Digital Systems 6
 
Section: B – Major Electives
Min. ECTS Credits: 36  Max. ECTS Credits: 60
Notes: Students following a specific Thematic Area, will need to take a minimum of three courses from the respective area as follows: Thematic Area 1 : Cybersecurity and Privacy: COMP-359, COMP-385, COMP-432, COMP-433 Thematic Area 2 : Internet of Things: COMP-285, COMP-470, COMP-474, COMP- 475 Thematic Area 3 : Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: COMP-303, COMP-380, COMP-406, COMP-407 Thematic Area 4 : Virtual Reality and Game Development: COMP-320, COMP-386, COMP-410
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
COMP-213 Visual Programming 6
COMP-254 Assembly Language Programming 6
COMP-263 Human Computer Interaction 6
COMP-285 Mobile Computing Application Development 6
COMP-303 Data Mining 6
COMP-320 Computer Graphics 6
COMP-359 Data Privacy 6
COMP-380 Machine Learning 6
COMP-385 Defensive Programming 6
COMP-386 Game Programming 6
COMP-387 Blockchain Programming 6
COMP-399A Special Topics in Computer Science 2
COMP-399B Special Topics in Computer Science 4
COMP-399C Special Topics in Computer Science 6
COMP-402 Advanced Databases 6
COMP-406 Artificial Intelligence II 6
COMP-407 Neural Networks 6
COMP-410 Virtual Reality Game Development 6
COMP-412 Internet Programming 6
COMP-413 Systems Programming 6
COMP-421 Compiler Design 6
COMP-432 Network Security 6
COMP-433 Ethical Hacking 6
COMP-435 Advanced Computer Architecture 6
COMP-458 Network Protocols 6
COMP-470 Internet Technologies 6
COMP-474 Cloud Computing 6
COMP-475 Internet of Things and Wearable Technologies 6
COMP-492 Industry Placement 6
 
Section: C – Math, Science and Engineering Electives
Min. ECTS Credits: 30  Max. ECTS Credits: 60
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
BIOL-110 Elements of Biology 6
CHEM-104 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry 6
ECE-100 Electric Circuits I 6
ECE-210 Electronics I 6
MATH-101 Discrete Mathematics 6
MATH-186 Elementary Number Theory 8
MATH-195 Calculus I 6
MATH-196 Calculus II 6
MATH-225 Probability and Statistics I 6
MATH-276 Calculus III 6
MATH-280 Linear Algebra I 6
MATH-330 Ordinary Differential Equations 6
MATH-341 Numerical Analysis I 8
PHYS-110 Elements of Physics 6
PHYS-150 General Physics I 8
PHYS-160 General Physics II 8
 
Section: D – Business Electives
Min. ECTS Credits: 6  Max. ECTS Credits: 24
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
BADM-234 Organizational Behavior 6
BUS-111 Accounting 6
ECON-200 Fundamental Economics 6
MGT-281 Introduction to Management 6
MGT-370 Management of Innovation and Technology 6
MGT-400 Knowledge Management 6
MIS-215 Project Management 6
MIS-303 Database Applications Development 6
MIS-351 Information Systems Concepts 6
MIS-390 E-Business 6
MIS-456 Management of Information Systems 6
MIS-460 Supply Chain Management 6
MKTG-291 Marketing 6
 
Section: E – Language Expression
Min. ECTS Credits: 12  Max. ECTS Credits: 30
Notes: Placement in the English courses is done on the basis of a Placement Test or tests such as TOEFL or GCE.
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
BADM-231 Business Communications 6
BADM-332 Technical Writing and Research 6
BENG-100 College English 6
COMM-200 Business and Professional Communication 6
ENGL-100 Basic Writing 6
ENGL-101 English Composition 6
 
Section: F – Liberal Arts Electives
Min. ECTS Credits: 6  Max. ECTS Credits: 24
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
ANTH-105 Cultural Anthropology 6
ART-110 Introduction to Visual Arts 6
ENGL-102 Western World Literature and Composition 6
EUS-103 Modern European History and Politics 6
FREN-101 French Language and Culture I 6
FREN-102 French Language and Culture II 6
GERM-101 German Language and Culture I 6
GERM-102 German Language and Culture II 6
HIST-201 World History to 1500 6
HIST-257 Modern Cypriot History and Politics 6
HIST-265 The US and World History Since 1945 6
ITAL-101 Italian Language and Culture I 6
ITAL-102 Italian Language and Culture II 6
PHIL-101 Introduction to Philosophy 6
PHIL-120 Ethics 6
PSY-110 General Psychology I 6
PSY-111 General Psychology II 6
PSY-210 Social Psychology 6
RUS-101 Russian Language and Culture I 6
RUS-102 Russian Language and Culture II 6
SOC-101 Principles of Sociology 6
UNIC-100 University Experience 6

Assessment Method

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid terms, projects, and class participation. Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

 

How to apply

  1. Completed Application Form
  2. A copy of your passport (page with your personal details and photo)
  3. Academic Records (True copy of the original)
    • For Bachelors Degree applicants: High School Leaving Certificate and mark sheet
    • For Masters Degree applicants: Bachelors Degree and transcripts
    • For Doctorate applicants: Bachelors and Masters Degree, including transcripts
  4. Two Letters of recommendation/reference from professors or employers (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only). Certain programmes have additional requirements
  5. Curriculum Vitae–CV (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only)
  6. Personal Statement (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only)
  7. Research proposal (for Doctorate applicants only)
  8. Evidence of work experience (where applicable)
  9. Portfolio (for selected programmes of study)

Application deadline

Generally, the deadline for applying

  • for the Fall semester is end of August and
  • for Spring semester, end of November

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The minimum admission requirement is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent, depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC, are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies. Some programmes have higher entry requirements

Additional entry requirements

English Language Proficiency

The list below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment to the programme of study. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).

  • TOEFL – 525 and above
  • Computer-based TOEFL – 193 and above
  • Internet-based TOEFL – 80 and above
  • IELTS – 6 and above
  • Cambridge Exams [First Certificate] – B and above
  • Cambridge Exams [Proficiency Certificate – C and above
  • GCSE English Language “O” Level – C and above
  • Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) – Pass
  • Pearson PTE General – Level 3 and above
  • KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) – Level B2 and above
  • Anglia – Level B2 and above
  • IEB Advances Programme English – Pass
  • Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan – 650 average score for ALL skills and above

English language requirements

The table below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment on a programme of study offered in English. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).

English Qualification ELR Equivalent to IELTS 6
TOEFL 525 and above
Computer-based TOEFL 193 and above
Internet-based TOEFL 80 and above
IELTS 6 and above
Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) B and above
Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) C and above
GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE C and above
Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) Pass
Pearson PTE General Level 3 and above
KPG
(The Greek Foreign Language Examinations
for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency)		 Level B2 and above
Anglia Level B2 and above
IEB Advanced Programme English Pass
Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)
Michigan Language Assessment
by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan		 650 average score for ALL skills and above
 
 
 

English Language Proficiency

Master students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, GCSE “O” Level or IGCSE with minimum “C”, IELTS with a score of 6.5, or a score placement at the ENGL- 100 level of UNIC’s NEPTON. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate programme.

The purpose of the NEPTON Test

1. The purpose of this test is to place students in the appropriate level of English in order to support their academic studies at the University. The NEPTON is not a University entrance examination; previous academic performance (e.g. School Leaving Certificate) is taken into consideration with regard to University entrance requirements.

2. The number of additional courses and corresponding course loads are given in the table below:

 
 
 
Level of English Hour of tuition/work Credits Additional course load permitted
ENGL-101 English Composition 3 6 Normal
ENGL-100 Basic Writing 3 6 Normal
BENG-100 College English 6 6 Normal
BENG-070 English Language Skills 12 4 6 credit hours
BENG-060 English for Beginners 20 2 No other credits
 
 
 

3.Students who have the following qualifications can take the test, but will not be placed below the level shown:

English Qualification ENGL-101 ENGL-100
TOEFL 550+ 513-547
Computer-based TOEFL 213+ 183-210
Internet-based TOEFL 79+ 65-78
IELTS 6.5+ 5.5-6.0
Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) Grade A or B Grade C
Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) A or B or C A or B
GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE A or B C
Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) Pass N/A
Pearson PTE General Level 4 Level 3
KPG
(The Greek Foreign Language Examinations
for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency)		 Level C1 Level B2
Anglia Proficiency or Masters Advanced
IEB Advanced Programme English Pass N/A
Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)
Michigan Language Assessment
by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan		 840-1000 average score for ALL skills 650-835 average score for ALL skills
 
 
 

4.Students can take the NEPTON after they officially enroll and pay the Euro 55 application fee.

Fees and funding

Application Fees

Yearly tuition fees:

International / Non EU Students: 9.420 Euro

 

Local / EU Students:9.240 Euro



Additional Fee information

OTHER FEES

ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMES

ONLINE/DL PROGRAMMES

Application fee (one-off/nonrefundable payment)

55

55

Visa application (one-off/nonrefundable payment)

86

0

Registration fee (per semester)

26

0

Health & accident insurance (per year)

175

0

Student activities fee (per semester)

20

0

Technology fee – Internet use etc. (per semester)

15

0

International student guarantee (one-off / refundable payment)

400

0

Transcript fee (per copy)

5

5

Evaluation fee (transfer credits / ECTS)

52

52

Second exam fee (per course)

65

65

Graduation application fee

60

60

Total 

959

273

Provider information

Main Contact

46 Makedonitissas Avenue, CY-2417

Contact Person: UNIC

Phone: +35722778744

Email: admissions@unic.ac.cy