1. Overview of Computer Science

Computer science (CS) is the study of computers and computational systems. Unlike electrical and computer engineers, computer science graduates/engineers primarily work with software and software systems; that is, they study and work on the theory, design, development, and application of software and software systems.

The main research areas in Computer Science include: Artificial intelligence, Computer systems and networks, Information security and assurance, Database systems, Human-computer interaction,Computer vision and graphics, Numerical analysis, Programming languages, Software engineering, Bioinformatics, Computational theory…

The computer science program at CMC University currently focuses on three main areas of study: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science (DS), Software Engineering (SE), and Information Systems (IS). Students in the computer science program will choose to study one of the three areas mentioned above.

2. Design Standards for Computer Science Programs

The program is designed in accordance with the standards of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the accreditation standards of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), and the Information Technology Standard System (ITSS) of Japan.

The program was built based on the reference of the training programs of many leading universities in Vietnam and abroad, such as Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology – VNU HCMC, University of Technology – VNU Hanoi, National University of Singapore, University of Texas at Austin – USA, and the expert advice of a number of leading IT corporations in Vietnam and abroad, especially from IT and telecommunications experts of CMC Technology Corporation.

3. Knowledge, skills, and experience gained after graduation

The computer science program will provide students with fundamental and modern knowledge of the field, as well as specialized knowledge in artificial intelligence, data science, software development, and information systems. The program is designed with a balanced ratio of theory and practice. The teaching staff is mostly doctoral-level, with advanced training in developed countries, and extensive experience in teaching and research, especially in applied research. Students will study in a modern environment and gain hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced technology experts from CMC Technology Corporation and CMC Technology Corporation’s international partners.

The computer science program also equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the ITFE (Fundamental Information Technology Engineer) certification exam according to the Japanese information technology standards system (ITSS). Graduates will be able to apply their knowledge of computational science to solve real-world problems, have research, creativity, and adaptability to the ever-changing development of science and technology as well as international integration.