Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Software Engineering (4 Years)

Software Engineering plays crucial in today's technology-driven world, where software applications are integral to virtually every industry. This Bachelors degree in Software Engineering equips students with the skills and knowledge required to develop high-quality software solutions, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet the demands of the merging job market and to contribute to future technological advancements. Through a comprehensive curriculum that blends theoretical foundations with hands-on experience, students will explore key areas such as software design and architecture, programming languages & systems analysis. Graduates of this degree program will emerge as proficient software engineers ready to tackle complex challenges and contribute to the advancement of technology across diverse industries.

Skills Developed

The graduates of this degree program will possess the following skills:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in latest programming languages, software design, development and Testing.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex user problems, design algorithms, and develop software solutions.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Capability of analysis user requirement, design solutions with HCI technology.
• Practical Experience: Hands-on experience through real world software projects with mobile, web and desktop application development technologies.
• Teamwork and Communication: Effective communication and negotiation with clients, development team members, collaborative work practices and professional ethics.

Internship

Students will undergo a 6 months industrial training in the field as a trainee Software Engineer. The training will give the student the exposure and hands-on experience in latest technologies. Combined with theoretical knowledge, practical skills and industry exposure, the students will be well equipped to face industry challenges as globally competitive software engineer.

Career Opportunities

BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering degree prepares students for a dynamic and rewarding career in the ever-evolving IT industry. Some of the graduate professions include:

• Software Engineer
• UX Engineers
• Systems Analyst
• Business Analytics
• Software Architect
• Android developer
• Quality Assurance Engineer
• Project Manager
• IT Consultant

 

YEAR 1
First Year: 1st Semester		First Year: 2nd Semester
Module Code	Module Title	Module Code	Module Title
	Programing 1		Programing 2
	Mathematics 1		Mathematics 2
	Communication Skills 1		Communication Skills 2
	Computer Architecture		Operating Systems
	Data Communication		Leadership and Group Dynamics
			Programing 2

 

YEAR 2
Second Year: 3rd semester		Second Year: 4th Semester
Module Code	Module Title	Module Code	Module Title
	Data Structures and Algorithms		Database Systems
	Networking		Web Development
	Formal Methods in Specification and Design		Software Engineering 1
	Probability and Statistics		Artificial Intelligence
	Software verification and validation		Internet of Things
	Professional Practice		Database Systems
			Web Development

 

YEAR 3
Third Year: 5th semester		Third Year: 6th Semester
Module Code	Module Title	Module Code	Module Title
	Software Engineering 2		Software Project Management
	Advanced Databases		Advanced Programming
	Mobile Application Development		Group Project
	Cyber Security Essentials		Machine Learning
	Service Oriented Computing		Software Quality Assurance
	User Experience

 

YEAR 4
Fourth Year: 7th Semester		Fourth Year: 8th Semester
Module Code	Module Title	Module Code	Module Title
	Deep Learning		Software Engineering Project
	Research Methods for Computing		Innovation and Entrepreneurship
	Industrial Training (6 months)
	Data Science
	Deep Learning

   

Electives

Web Mining

Cyber Security Emerging Challenges

Game Design and Development

Enterprise Security Management

Crypto Ventures

Digital Business

Data Mining

Cloud Computing

Entry Criteria

• 3 passes in G.C.E. (A/L) in Physical Science Stream or Engineering Technology Stream or Equivalent Qualification

                              Or

• 3 passes in G.C.E. (A/L) in any Stream and a Credit Pass (C) in Mathematics at the GCE (O/L)  or Equivalent Qualification and Bridging Program.

 

Awarding Body

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Software Engineering Degree at ICBT Campus is approved by the Ministry of Education