The
Faculty of Computer Studies (FCS) at the Arab Open University (AOU)
offers leading-edge programmes of study in the most in-demand fields
through UnderGraduate and PostGraduate programmes. Currently, FCS offers
a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Computing (ITC)
with eight-track options, Bachelor of Science in Graphic and Multimedia
Design/Technology (GMD/T) and a Master of Science in Information
Security and Forensics. The ITC Programme and the MSc programme are in
partnership with the Open University (OU), UK. These two are validated
programmes of study and they provide students with opportunities to
obtain dual degrees (i.e., one from the AOU and the dual one from the
OU, UK). By virtue of being validated programmes, the FCS has a team of
External Examiners from reputed UK Universities to ensure that the
quality of these awards is of the same standards as those offered at
comparable Universities in the UK. Since the FCS at AOU operates in 9
county branches (i.e., Kuwait, KSA, Egypt, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon,
Oman, Sudan, and Palestine), therefore, please check with your Local
branch to ascertain the programmes of study that are being offered in
your branch.
Philosophy
The
FCS philosophy is to keep its programmes up-to-date with the latest
technical advancements, satisfying the relevant market/employer needs.
In addition, the AOU, in general, is keen to keep its programmes
revalidated from the OU, UK to provide our students with extra
international recognition to maximize their employability
possibilities.
Offered Programmes
1] Information Technology and Computing (ITC) – (BSc. Degree)
[Validated by OU]
The
Information Technology and Computing (ITC) programme has been designed
and developed to provide a high-quality programme of study to students
at the Faculty of Computer Studies (FCS), Arab Open University (AOU).
The design and development of this programme have taken into
consideration the guidelines provided by professional standard bodies,
including the QAA, UK (QAA2019) and the curriculum guidelines of
ACM-IEEE 2013 in addition to the up-to-date prospectus of the Computing
and Information Technology provided by the Open University-UK. This
programme is composed of five pathways as follows:
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Information Technology and Computing (ITC)
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Computer Science (CS)
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Network & Security (N&S)
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Web Development (WD)
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Computing with Business (CwB)
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Cyber Security (CyS) [Also offered as an independent programme]
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Data Science (DS) [Also offered as an independent programme]
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) [Also offered as an independent programme]
2] Graphic and Multimedia Design/Technology – (BSc Degree)
The Graphic
and Multimedia Design/Technology programme is an AOU programme. It
provides the students with essential knowledge and skills about the
important field of Multimedia and Computer Graphics. Graduates of this
program will be able to undertake web design and development projects
involving advanced multimedia and graphics capabilities. Students will
be able to apply their artistic and creativity skills towards developing
computer graphic projects involving creativity and elegance. Students
will be able to evaluate and select the appropriate design techniques
and technological tools applicable for real-world projects. Graduates of
this programme will acquire the required skills to embed advanced
multimedia and graphics capabilities for mobile devices. Graduates of
this programme have a broad range of potential
career opportunities in the professional
sectors of image production, based on the execution of projects in the
field of audiovisual, motion picture, television, photography, theatre
and multimedia.
3] MSc in Computing (Cyber Security and Forensics) [Validated by OU]
The MSc in
Cyber Security and Forensics has been developed in collaboration with
our partner institution, the Open University UK (OU UK). The
need for information security and forensics analysts in the Arab
countries is continuously increasing, and thus the career outlook for
graduates looks positive, as there is a shortage of skilled personnel in
both the Cyber Security and digital forensics fields. Students in this
programme will develop a wide range of skills and competencies related
to Cyber Security and digital forensics career opportunities.
Graduates can progress to work in cyber-fighting agencies (whether
local, regional or international). But the career opportunity is not
limited to those agencies with the huge demand in the industry for
professionals with both digital forensics and information security
skills especially with the rise of cyber-security threats and attacks.
