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 four track options, and Bachelor of Science in Graphic and Multimedia Design/Technology (GMD/T). The ITC and the GMDT programms are in partnership with the Open University (OU), UK. This is avalidated programmes of study and it provides students with opportunities to obtain dual degrees (i.e., one from the AOU and the dual one from the OU, UK). Thus upon graduation, the student will receive a dual degree (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 quality of these awards is of the same standards as those offered at comparable Universities in the UK.
Offered Programmes
1] Information Technology and Computer (ITC) – (BSc. Degree)
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 four track options, and Bachelor of Science in Graphic and Multimedia Design/Technology (GMD/T). The ITC and the GMDT programms are in partnership with the Open University (OU), UK. This is avalidated programmes of study and it provides students with opportunities to obtain dual degrees (i.e., one from the AOU and the dual one from the OU, UK). Thus upon graduation, the student will receive a dual degree (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 quality of these awards is of the same standards as those offered at comparable Universities in the UK.
This programme is composed of four pathways as follows:
- Information Technology and Computer (ITC) Students will acquire knowledge and key skills about important topics in the field of ITC, including Communication and Information Technologies, Object-Oriented Programming, Software Engineering, Data Management, and Analysis. Graduates of this pathway have a broad range of career opportunities as a software developer, database administrator, systems analyst, system designer, software engineer, information systems operator etc.
- Network & Security (N&S)
This pathway provides students with opportunities to study specialized topics related to Networking and Security, including study of CISCO Networking, Advanced Networking, Applied Network Security,
Communication Technology and Changing Work Environments and Flexible working arrangements.
Networking and Security graduates should expect a rewarding career as Cybersecurity technologist,
network specialist, network administrator/ manager, network analyst, security analyst, etc…
Data Science has been hailed as the topmost profession 21st Century. Therefore, FCS adopted DS pathway because data has a massive exponential increase, and so, it is considered as the fuel that drives industries. Now Big Data has revolutionized companies and has given them an edge in competition. Data Science pathway enables students to handle, manage, analyze and understand trends in data, which is a requirement of profession in reputable companies. Data Science graduates have a broad range of career opportunities as Data analyst, Data engineer, Data scientist, Machine learning engineer, Applications architect, Enterprise architect, Data architect, Business Intelligence (BI), developer, Statistician, Business analyst, Network design, development and maintenance, Storage management, Big data analytics, etc...
- Artificial Intelligence (AI )
The aim of the pathway is to provide the student with a rigorous foundation of Artificial Intelligence, tools, and applications that an Artificial Intelligence expert needs. Further, it prepares students for a variety of in-demand information technology careers, dedicated to professional working in software. The aim of the AI pathway is to equip the student with the knowledge, and skills s/he will need to take part in AI-software related industry. Artificial Intelligence graduates have a broad range of career opportunities as Applications Developer, AI Data Analyst/Engineer, Applied Machine Learning Engineer, Big Data Engineer/Architect • Business Intelligence Developer, Cloud Computing Engineer, Computational Linguist, Computer vision engineer, Security Analyst Engineer, etc.....
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, theater and multimedia.