Bsc in Computing
Our School of Technology offers a Bachelor of Science in Computing in collaboration with the University of Technology. This is a four-year degree programme with years one and two being completed at the Moneague College main campus in St. Ann. Years three and four of the programme are completed at the University of Technology’s main campus in Kingston.
Computer Science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes.
-Edsger W. Dijkstra
Programme Description
The Bachelor of Science program in Applied Computer Science is designed for people who are interested in becoming computer science professionals. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the competencies to specialise in areas such as Relational Database Management, Web Development, and Software Engineering.
Programme Goals:
This programme seeks to prepare students with professional knowledge, values, and skills for Computer Science practice that meet the needs of various stakeholders within the industry by creating an environment that offers value oriented learning that emphasizes life-long learning, service to community, self-etermination and respect for diversity.
The programme aims to:
- Inspire and challenge students and prepare them for the future
- Promote meaningful progression towards high standards in all learning areas
- Provide knowledge, skills, and attitudes which support future learning
- Emphasise divergent thinking and outcomes CCCJ – B.Sc. Applied Computer Science
- Develop independent thinking skills
- Develop in students the capacity to learn
- Allow students to relate theory to practice in authentic settings
- Prepare students for middle level positions in the Software Engineering sector
A graduate of the program should be able to:
- Design, produce, test, implement and maintain websites
- Produce applications for mobile devices
- Maintain the integrity and security of a database
- Perform data warehousing and data-mining activities
- Design, develop, implement and test software applications, database management systems,
and Local Area Networks - Conceptualize information systems as structured configurations of elements behaving
collectively to serve the information needs of today’s’ organizations - Conceptualize information systems as structured configurations of elements behaving
collectively to serve the information needs of today’s’ organizations
Career Opportunities:
Graduates from this programme should be able to work as:
- Systems Analyst/ Consultant/ Engineer/ Programmer
- Database Analyst
- Artificial Intelligence Programmer/ Researcher
- Data Miner
- Scientific Applications Programmer
- User Interface Designer
- Embedded System Application Programmer
- Computer Scientist/ Researcher
Course Includes:
- Programming 1
- College Level IT
- Computer Networks 1
- Introduction to Psychology
- Academic Writing I
- Discrete Mathematics
- Introductory Statistics
- Database Design
- Web Programming
- Computer Logic and Digital Design
- Software Engineering: Analysis and Design
- Physics for Computer Science and more…
Matriculation Requirements:
An applicant MUST have a minimum of five (5) passes in subjects at CSEC or GCE O’ Level
including English ‘A’/English Language and Mathematics.
Duration at Moneague College:
Full Time: Two (2) years with four (4) semesters
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Common Courses include:
- Advanced Computer Networking
- Computer Security Mangement
- Elective
- Entrepreneurship and Business Practice
- Human Computer Interaction
- Introduction to Cryptography
- Software Engineering
- Web Development III
- Administrative Communication
- Telecommunications
- Capstone Major Project
- Artificial Intelligence
Semester I
Semester II
Year 1
- Administrative Communication
- Calculus I
- Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
- Software Engineering
- Advanced Database Management
- Calculus II
- Elective
- Operations Research
- Operating Systems: Principles & Practice
- Project Management
- Computer Programming III (JAVA)
Semester III
Semester IV
Year 2
- Capstone Major Project- Consultation
- Mobile Application Development
- Telecommunications
- Data Warehousing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Advanced Computer Networking
- Capstone Major Projec
- Computer Security Management
- Comparative Study of Programming Languages
- Macroeconomics
- Work Experience
- Elective*
4 Years
- Advanced Standing (For Diploma Graduates)
- Early Childhood Education
- Literacy Studies
- Primary Education
- Secondary Education: Business & Information Technology
- Secondary Mathematics
4 Years
- Business Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Hospitality, Entertainment & Tourism
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Social Work
- Computing
3 Years
- Business Studies
- Computer Servicing & Electronics
- Criminial Justice
- Early Childhood Education
- Environmental Studies
- Hospitality, Entertainment & Tourism
- Management Information Systems
- Psychology
- Social Work
2 Years
- CSEC Calsses (Math, English Language, Business, Art and Science Subjects)
- Pre-University Studies (Arts and Sciences)
- Pre-College
- C.A.P (In collaboration with NCTVET): Hospitality Services, Early Childhood Care and Development
- Center of Occupational Studies. This includes: Business Process Outsourcing and Restaurant Management
6 Months to 1 Year
- Cake Baking and Decorating
- Information Technology (IT) Essentials
- CISCO Networking
- Spanish For Beginners
Duration Varies
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- Associates of Applied Science
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- Bachelors of Security Management and Administration
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- TCJ: Bachelors of Secondary Education (Mathematics)
