Bachelor of Science in Computing
(Applicable to 2023/2024 intake and onwards)
International Recognition
- This Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) accredited programme is recognised by signatories of the Washington Accord and the Sydney Accord. Students of the programme will have the academic qualifications required by IET’s chartered engineers automatically upon successful graduation.
- This programme is an Engineering Council accredited programme.
Objectives
Nowadays, in such a continuously evolving society, the need of information processing is indispensable. Computer usages are so fundamental to our modern society that most office work force is posing an ever increasing requirement on computer know-how on their staff.
This four-year programme is designed to provide training to people working professionally in the fast growing computer industry. Students will be able to choose electives that provide more in-depth knowledge in either Business Intelligence, Gaming Technology or Computer Education.
Specialization
- Business Intelligence
- Gaming Technology
- Computer Education
Duration
4 years
Credit requirements
126 credits
Teaching Language
English
Mode
Day time
Career Prospects
Graduates of this programme will have good employment opportunities in the field of information technology. They will be well-equipped for jobs which involve designing and building software systems, and managing database systems. Upon completion of this programme, graduates may work as website developers, application developers and database operators and teachers, etc.
Bachelor degree programme offered in Academic Year 2023/2024 will be officially launched upon publication in the Macao SAR Gazette
Table 1
|
Learning Modules |
Types |
Hours* |
Credits |
|
Year 1 |
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|
Introduction to Computer Science and its Application |
Compulsory |
135 |
3 |
|
Introduction to Programming |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Discrete Mathematics |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Linear Algebra |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Calculus |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Computer Organization |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Advanced Programming |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Introduction to E-Business |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
English I |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
English II |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Constitution and Basic Law |
" |
90 |
2 |
|
Chinese History and Culture |
" |
90 |
2 |
|
Year 2 |
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|
Database Design |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Data Structures and Algorithms |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Operating Systems |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Statistics |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Ethics and Professional Issues in Computing |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Web Design and Development |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Software Engineering |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Computer Networks |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
English III |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
English IV |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Social Sustainable Development |
" |
90 |
2 |
|
Year 3 |
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|
Advanced Web Development |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Project Management |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Science Communications |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Information System Project |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Artificial Intelligence |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Human Factors and User Interfaces |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Complete learning modules from Table 2 to gain a minimum of 6 credits |
" |
270 |
6 |
|
Complete learning modules from Table 3 to gain a minimum of 9 credits |
" |
405 |
9 |
|
Year 4 |
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|
Computer Security |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Complete learning modules from Table 3 to gain a minimum of 6 credits |
" |
270 |
6 |
|
Complete learning modules from Table 4 to gain a minimum of 6 credits |
" |
270 |
6 |
|
Final Year Project |
" |
270 |
12 |
|
Total Credits |
126 |
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Table 2
|
Learning Modules |
Types |
Hours* |
Credits |
|
Introduction to Psychology |
Elective |
135 |
3 |
|
Introduction to Sociology |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Introduction to Economics and Finance |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Introduction to Public Administration |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Introduction to Marketing |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Human Resources Management |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Interpersonal Relations |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Accounting |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Risk Management in Business |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
E-Government |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Special Topics I |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Special Topics II |
" |
135 |
3 |
Table 3
|
Learning Modules |
Types |
Hours* |
Credits |
|
Specialisation subject: Business Intelligence |
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|
Data Driven Business Management |
Compulsory |
135 |
3 |
|
Analytical Data Design and Applications |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Data Science and Business Analytics |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Enterprise System and Application Development |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Strategic Planning for Information Systems |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Specialisation subject: Gaming Technology |
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|
Principles of Gaming Technology |
Compulsory |
135 |
3 |
|
Gaming Systems and Technical Standards |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Data Science and Business Analytics |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Computer Game Design and Development |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Selected Topics in Smart Tourism |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Specialisation subject: Computer Education |
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|
Introduction to Education |
Compulsory |
135 |
3 |
|
Educational Psychology and Counselling |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Curriculum and Teaching Methods (IT in Secondary Education) |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Teaching Practice I2 |
" |
＿ |
3 |
|
Teaching Practice II2 |
" |
＿ |
3 |
Table 4
|
Learning Modules |
Types |
Hours* |
Credits |
|
Digital Image and Multimedia Processing |
Elective |
135 |
3 |
|
Digital Forensics |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
IP Routing |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Mobile Computing and Wireless Networks |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Natural Language Processing |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Machine Translation |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
IoT Fundamentals for STEM |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Performance Evaluation |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Database Management Systems |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Selected Topics I |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Selected Topics II |
" |
135 |
3 |
|
Internship3 |
" |
＿ |
3 |
*Each credit includes at least 15 lecture hours.
Notes:
- Students must choose one of the following areas of specialisation: Business Intelligence / Game Technology / Computer Education.
- Students are required to complete a total of 90 hours of teaching practice in secondary school in order to gain 6 credits.
- The number of hours of internship for the relevant learning module is 45 hours.
Students from this programme have worked on placements at the following organisations:
- Melco International Development Limited
- LT Game
- Macao Polytechnic University
- Escola Luso-Chinesa Técnico-Profissional
- Fong Chong School of Taipa
- Macau Kung Luen Vocational & Technical Middle School
- Macau Baptist College
- Blupurple