IUBAT - International University of Business Agriculture and Technology is the first non government university established in Bangladesh. Degree programs started in 1992 with agreement with Assumption University of Bangkok, Thailand. IUBAT strongly lobbied for the creation of non government universities and supported the initiative of the Government of Bangladesh in passing legislation for formal
establishment of non government universities in the country. IUBAT now operates as a government approved university under the Non Government University Act of 1992. Computer plays and will play a dominant role in the socio-economic development of a nation. Advent of computers has ushered in the era of rapid developments and prosperity all over the advanced countries of the world. Many countries in the far east have become economic giants because of the use of computers in all spheres of their economic activities. Developing countries like Bangladesh are also catching up with the rest of the world. Computers will continue to play a major role as a means for economic enhancements in Bangladesh. With the importance of knowledge in the area of computer in perspective, CEAT undertakes the responsibility to develop the human resources in this area through offering a degree program in computer science. OBJECTIVES
The Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering (BCSE) aims at preparing competent graduates capable of developing computer systems. The areas of computer science has been integrated with a portion of computer engineering in a single bachelor's degree program which enables CEAT to develop manpower capable of handling problems related to both software and hardware to cater to country's ever increasing need for manpower in the field of computer. The BCS degree will thus help in the promotion and transfer of technology which is rapidly developing and will also prepare students for advanced graduate studies in computer science and computer engineering. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS OF BCS STUDENTS
Any student hailing from any part of the world with 12 years of education in high school and college with educational backgrounds of arts, science, commerce, technical studies having undergone different educational systems like HSC, `O' level/ `A' level, senior cambridge or professional diploma, etc. are eligible to enter into BCS program. The essential requirement is that the students demonstrate the potential for success and a strong motivation for achievement in computer science. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Being a multi-cultural university IUBAT encourages students of South and South East Asia and other countries of the world to pursue study in BCS program. Anyone satisfying eligibility criteria or equivalent is welcome to apply. The tuition and other fees of the BCS program at IUBAT is competitive in the region and the cost of living in Dhaka is one of the lowest. The international students coming from the developing Commonwealth countries may apply for grants from the Commonwealth Secretariat, through their respective country contact points. The international students may receive further information or clarification on the program by writing to IUBAT. For Further Information on International Students
DURATION OF STUDY
The BCS program is of 151 credit hours, -- the expected time for completion of the courses being 10 semesters for a full time student. A semester is of 16 weeks duration, and there are three semesters in a year and as such, a full time student can complete the degree requirements in 3.3 years. However, most students take 3.7 to 4 years to complete the program. PROGRAM OF STUDY
The BCS curriculum consists of 151 credit hours of course works including theory and laboratory courses, and a practicum of 9 credit hrs. The courses of the BCS program are grouped into following areas:
Areas Typical Courses
a) Language: English
b) General Humanities Education: Social Sciences
Physical Sciences
Mathematics
Career Planning
c) Core : Fundamentals of Computers and Applications
Circuit Analysis
Electronics
Programming Languages
Computer Organization and Architecture
Operating System
Logic Design and Switching Circuits
Digital Circuits and Systems
Science of Materials
Assembly Language
Data Structures and Algorithms
System Analysis and Design
Database Management System
Information System Design and Development
System Programming
Practicum
d) Specialization: Microprocessor Interfacing for Measurement
and Control
Compiler Design
Computer Graphics
Data Communication and Computer Networks
Software Engineering
Computer Hardware Maintenance
Operations Research Project Management
Microprocessor Architecture Design
Programming Languages and Structures
Artificial Intelligence and Expert System
VLS Design
Microprocessor Based Systems Design
Real Time Programming
System Modeling and Simulation
Functional and Logic Programming
Introduction to Computer Vision
COURSE ORGANIZATION
The courses are divided into languages, general education courses, computer core courses and computer specialization courses. The curriculum on computer science emphasizes a broad foundation of computer software and hardware. The first year courses broaden the general education base of the students as well as acquaint them with basic languages of communication like English and the knowledge of Humanities, Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics. Moreover, the students learn to get used to computer usage. The second year courses acquaint the students with analytical and basic tools like electronics, and science of materials, advance programming features, data structures and algorithms, digital circuits, assembly language, operating system, theory of computation, database management and the like. The third year courses provide for an in-depth study of some specific core and specialized topics like computer architectures, compiler design, computer networks and computer graphics. The final year of the program provides further specialization in software engineering, computer architectures, structures of different languages, computer trouble shooting, microcomputer interfacing techniques and selection from some elective subjects. The hands on experience is provided for by introducing laboratory works as one hour credit courses in appropriate fields in different years of the program. PRACTICUM
CEAT places great emphasis on the value of practical work experience in all professional degree programs. The practicum helps accomplish this role of providing maturity of knowledge to the students through work experience in practical organizations and thus undergoing specialization training in computer based operations in the area of software and/or hardware. Procedurally, after a student completes his/her requisite courses (142 credit hours), CEAT places a BCS student as an internee with suitable organizations. This internship is an integral component of BCS program and is worth 9 credit hours.
