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Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Bachelor's Degree
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Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Big Data)

Degree Summary
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Admission Requirements
Duration

3 Years Bachelor Degree
(24 subjects)

4 Years Bachelor Degree
with Integrated Freshman Year (32 subjects)

Classes commence
  September (Autumn)
  January (Winter)
  April (Spring)
Yearly Fees*

AED 60,429 / USD 16,466
*VAT 5% inclusive
Note: Yearly fees will vary depending
on number of subjects enrolled in

In an era defined by digital transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data stand as the twin pillars driving the fourth industrial revolution. These technologies are reshaping industries, revolutionizing businesses, and solving some of the world's most pressing challenges. From enhancing productivity and efficiency to unlocking groundbreaking innovations, AI and Big Data are transforming how we work, live, and connect.

The Bachelor of Computer Science (AI and Big Data) program at the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is designed to meet the surging demand for professionals with advanced AI and data analytics skills. This program bridges the gap between technology and application, equipping students with the expertise needed to thrive in a digitally transformed world. By synthesizing cutting-edge concepts from AI and Big Data, students will learn to harness the power of these complementary disciplines to develop innovative solutions for global challenges across industries such as healthcare, transportation, security, and commerce.


Why Choose This Program?

AI empowers machines to learn from past experiences, enabling business automation, reducing costs, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. Simultaneously, Big Data addresses the challenge of managing vast and complex datasets, providing actionable insights for strategic decision-making. Together, these fields form a powerful synergy, enabling students to tackle complex problems through data-driven and AI-enabled solutions.

This degree offers a future-focused curriculum designed to develop creative, analytical minds capable of unlocking the full potential of AI and Big Data. Whether it's designing predictive models, implementing intelligent algorithms, or visualizing massive datasets, students will gain hands-on experience with the tools and techniques shaping tomorrow's innovations.


Program Objectives

By pursuing the AI and Big Data major, students will:

  • Master Core Concepts: Develop a deep understanding of AI and Big Data principles and their intersection.
  • Solve Real-World Problems: Acquire skills to design and implement AI-enabled, data-driven solutions that address complex challenges.
  • Drive Innovation: Learn to use cutting-edge tools and techniques to develop solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction.
  • Lead with Ethics and Collaboration: Adopt a professional approach to problem-solving, with a focus on teamwork, ethical decision-making, and effective communication.

With a strong focus on employability, innovation, and societal impact, the AI and Big Data major prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving technological landscape, where their skills will be in demand across sectors worldwide.

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Program Selection Guide
UOWD's Bachelor of Computer Science (Big Data)
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Entry Requirements

Students who have excelled academically at school and meet our advance entry requirements can finish their bachelor's degree in three years, instead of the existing four-year programs. Any prospective student that does not directly qualify for an advance entry three-year program, is still able to enrol in any of our bachelor’s degree, through a one-year Freshman Year.

Admission requirements for UOWD depends on the type of high school curriculum you have followed. The requirements based on the most common high school curricula are listed below:

 

School System Bachelor Degree
Advanced Entry 
(3 Years)
Bachelor Degree
Direct Entry
(4 Years)
UAE
Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama
N/A Elite or Advanced Track 70%,
General Track 75%
Arab Countries
Al-Thanawiyyah Al-Aama
N/A 70%
American High School Diploma Overall average grade of C
(70% or 2.5/4.0) + SAT 1100
Overall average grade of C
(70% or 2.5/4.0)
Bangladesh
HSC
GPA of 4.0 / 5.0 GPA of 3.0 / 5.0
Brazil
Brazil Higher Secondary Certificate
N/A 60%
British GCE Curriculum Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects – Grade D
and Minimum of 3 A level subjects – Grade CCD

Completion of Year 13
Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects – Grade D
and 2 AS or 1 A level subject (s) – Grade D

Completion of Year 13
Chinese Senior High School 80% 60%
Colombia
Título de Bachiller Académico
N/A 3 out of 5 or
6 out of 10
International Baccalaureate Diploma 25 Points 21 Points
India
CBSE & ICSE, Grade 12
65% 50%
Iran
Pre-University Certificate
14 11
Japan
Upper Secondary School Diploma
3.8 out of 5 2.5 out of 5
Kenya 60 31
Mexico N/A 6 out of 10
Nepal
School Leaving Certificate Examination
3 out of 4 2.3 out of 4
Nigeria
WAEC & NECO
N/A Minimum of 7 subjects with no
more than 1 “Pass”
Pakistan
Higher Secondary School Certificate
88% 65%
CIS Countries
Attestat
N/A Average 3/5
South Korea
CSAT
77.5% 70%


Notes:

  • Students with qualifications from other curriculum should contact the Student Recruitment and Admissions department at UOWD to determine their eligibility.
  • All students applying from non UAE MoE curriculum must provide an equivalency of their Secondary School Certificate from the Ministry of Education, UAE; stating the completion of Grade 12. 
  • A student who does not satisfy the criteria for Equivalency of Secondary School Certificate, may be subject to conditional admission, based on receiving a Letter of No Objection to Conditional Admission issued by the Ministry.
English Language Requirements

At UOWD, all classes are taught in English and in order to enrol in a bachelor’s degree you will need to submit one of the following certificate of English language proficiency:

 

English Language Testing Bachelor Degree
Advance Entry 
(3 Years)*
Bachelor Degree
Direct Entry
(4 Years)**
IELTS
Academic
Overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0
& Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading
& Writing Minimum score of 5.0 inListening & Speaking
Overall IELTS (Academic) score
of 5.0 & Minimum score of 5.0 in
Reading & Writing
TOEFL
Internet-based
79 with not less than 20 in Writing,
18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 
16 in Speaking
61
TOEFL
Computer based
213 with a 4.0
TWE/Essay Writing 
173
TOEFL***
International paper based
550 with a 4.0
TWE/Essay Writing 
500


Notes:

* Students with a minimum overall score of 6.0 in academic IELTS and no more than one score (either in reading or writing) between 5.0 and 6.0 will be given the opportunity to complete a remedial subject in the first semester as a condition for progression.

** Students with a minimum overall score of 6.0 in academic IELTS (or equivalent) and a minimum score of 6.0 in reading and writing(or equivalent) are eligible for advanced standing for English Language subjects.

*** Students admitted under this criterion must complete the test at AMIDEAST.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you are seeking advanced standing status, please submit an official academic transcript showing all courses studied and the grades achieved, syllabus details (including information on course content) for the courses you have completed and an explanation of the grading system.

To make an application for your chosen program, complete the online application form and submit it along with all your supporting documentation (see below) prior to the application deadline.

Late applications may be accepted subject to the availability of places but applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Supporting Documentation

Please ensure that all these documents accompany your application for admission form submittal:

  • An original or certified copy of your secondary school records
  • A Statement or Certificate of Completion of secondary school
  • Proof of your English language proficiency

(Note: Results from IELTS & TOEFL tests may be sent to the University directly from the IELTS or TOEFL testing centres quoting the UOWD institution code IELTS: AE109 / TOEFL: 7907)

  • UAE ID (if applying from within the UAE)
  • A copy of your passport (and Residence Visa, if resident in the UAE).

Additionally, if you are seeking advance standing in your chosen program:

  • Certified copies of official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) of the courses you successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system.
Applicants who completed secondary schooling within the UAE

All applicants for admission who have completed the Thanaweya Al-Amma must get their certificates attested by the UAE Ministry of Education.

Applicants from all other curriculum, who have completed their high school from UAE, are required to obtain equivalency of their high school qualifications from the UAE Ministry of Education.

In these circumstances, you will be provisionally admitted to the University and permitted to commence the first semester of study, subject to you obtaining the required attestation/equivalency.

Applicants who completed secondary schooling outside the UAE

You must have your secondary school records and Certificates of Completion certified by:

  1. The issuing Board of Secondary Education OR a recognised authority for secondary education
  2. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the host country
  3. The UAE Embassy in that host country OR the Embassy of the host country in UAE must attest the authenticity of the documents and attestations and the UAE ministry of Foreign Affairs

In special cases where complying with conditions (2) and (3) are not feasible, the certificates may be verified against originals by Embassies in the UAE and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In these circumstances, you will be provisionally admitted to the University and permitted to commence the first semester of study.

If you are unable to secure the attestations as outlined above you will be asked to sign a “Consent to Provide Documents” form agreeing to secure the equivalency. You will be permitted to commence your studies at UOWD, but will be given a maximum of one semester to obtain the attested certificate(s). UOWD reserves the right to take appropriate action against any applicant who cannot secure the appropriate documentation in this time, which may result in the termination of the student’s enrolment at UOWD.

For more information or assistance on attesting documents from outside UAE, click here.

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Program Structure

To earn a Bachelor of Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data major degree at UOWD, students must complete a total of 144 credit points (CP), including 14 core subjects (84 CPs), 5 specialisation subjects in data science (30 CPs), 2 elective subjects (12 CPs) – to be selected from the list of offered electives, 1 general education subject from the Emirati studies category (6 CPs), and a capstone project in AI & Big Data (12 CPs).

  • First Year
  • Second Year
  • Third Year
  • Other Requirements

Core Subjects

The broad aim of this subject is to develop in students an understanding of the fundamental principles of programming. The subject focuses on the object-oriented view of problem analysis and solving. It enables students to develop skills in the design and implementation of well-structured programs in a range of domains.

This subject provides an introduction to different techniques and technologies for understanding and specifying what a computer based information system should accomplish. It examines the complementary roles of systems analysts, clients and users in a system development life cycle. Students will learn different fact-finding techniques to elicit system requirements and how to develop business models, data and process models, and object models representing a system. Students will also make use of a Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tool to build those models that capture the specifications of a system.

This subject introduces the analysis of problems and the strategies used to manage them, primarily in the context of computing. Problem classification is introduced, as are formal and informal approaches to problem solving. The importance of method and method classification for problem solving strategies is motivated, and the need to compare and analyse strategies is justified. Introductory tools for the analysis of strategies are covered. Appropriate representations for problem solving are explored.

The aims of this subject are to consolidate and extend student's knowledge and skills in structured programming and to develop their understanding and practice of object oriented programming. To achieve this aim the subject will provide students with an opportunity to develop further programming skills and good coding style; develop skills in using the object oriented concepts of encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, access control, overloading and messaging; develop and display competency in the design and implementation of object oriented programs to solve business problems.

The subject investigates three major areas of modern data management systems: data modelling, data processing, and data security. The goal of the subject is to learn the fundamental concepts in data management including conceptual modelling, the relational data model, processing of relational data with Structured Query Language (SQL), enforcing the concepts of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability data management systems. The subject develops the skills in the design, implementation, processing, and security of data management systems. The subject covers the following topics in data security: discretionary access control, user management, enforcing data security and integrity. The subject also explains the important ethical issues associated with responsible disclosure, responsibility, liability, security weaknesses, and privacy in data management systems.

This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of data communications and computer networks. Topics covered include: different types of data and the history of data communications; signals; modulation and multiplexing, switching and routing, network architectures: LANs, WANs and the Internet; Internet services and protocols; and emerging topics. The subject explains computer networking models that interconnect diverse communication systems, including the OSI reference model and the TCP/IP protocol Suite.

This subject introduces students to fundamental web technologies that underlie the World Wide Web and its commercial applications. Topics include an overview of internet communications, an introduction to the web-browser/web-server client-server systems, HTML5/CSS/XHTML/XML markup languages, web forms and client side scripting. Students will build working web-sites with dynamic content. The subject explains the differences between client-side and server-side Web development, and demonstrates how to build simple applications using scripting and other tools. The subject also covers current Web standards and future W3C recommendations.

General Elective Subject

Students are required to choose an additional ONE elective subject, each worth 6 credit points, from the school's approved list.

 

Core Subjects

Approaches to analysing algorithm complexity and implementation efficiency will be introduced; and used to motivate the development of appropriate abstract data types. Students will be taught to recognise the role of abstract data types and algorithms in solving real-world problems; and given the opportunity to implement solutions to such problems.

The primary aim of this subject is to acquaint students with the methodologies and processes associated with the task of managing information technology and software development projects. Topics may include: stakeholder and impact analysis, setting project objectives and conflict resolution, project planning and the selection of appropriate project approaches, software project effort estimation, cost-benefit analysis, activity planning and scheduling, risk management, contract management, quality assurance, professional and ethical responsibilities, and case studies.

The subject provides students with an understanding of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) principles and practices, and how to apply them in the context of developing usable interactive computer applications and systems. The subject also emphasises the importance of taking into account contextual, organisational, and social factors in the design of computer systems. Students will be taken through the analysis, design, development, and evaluation of user interfaces. They will acquire hands-on design skills through an interaction design project. The subject will cover topics including user-centred design, the development process, prototyping, usability testing, measuring and evaluating the user experience and accessibility.

The subject presents advanced topics in the modern relational database technology and it introduces the new non-relational (NoSQL) database technologies. The relational database technology component of the subject includes database normalization, introduction to indexing in relational database systems, programming of relational database server with stored PL/SQL procedures, functions, and triggers, concurrency control and database recovery techniques, design and programming of distributed database systems. The non-relational (NoSQL) database technology component of the subject includes a review of non-relational data models such as the key-value data model, document-oriented model, column-family stores, and graph data model. The non-relational component of the subject presents the new approaches to database design, data distribution, consistency preserving, and transaction processing in distributed and clustered database systems. Programming of NoSQL database server includes the new data definition and data manipulation languages, a new query language, indexing, design and implementation of replication and sharing.

Advanced Programming
This subject develops a thorough understanding of advanced programming features, and how to implement them in modern C++. It consists of three primary components, namely procedural programming, object-based/object-oriented programming, and generic programming. In addition to the core of each of those components, this subject addresses topics including resource management tied to RAII, in particular the management of dynamic memory; the use of the standard template library; profiling and debugging; programming for efficiency including concepts such as moving; exception handling; C++ RTTI; and recent additions to C++.

Java Programming
This subject develops a thorough understanding of advanced programming features, and how to implement them in modern C++. It consists of three primary components, namely procedural programming, object-based/object-oriented programming, and generic programming. In addition to the core of each of those components, this subject addresses topics including resource management tied to RAII, in particular the management of dynamic memory; the use of the standard template library; profiling and debugging; programming for efficiency including concepts such as moving; exception handling; C++ RTTI; and recent additions to C++.

This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of data communications and computer networks. Topics covered include: different types of data and the history of data communications; signals; modulation and multiplexing, switching and routing, network architectures: LANs, WANs and the Internet; Internet services and protocols; and emerging topics. The subject explains computer networking models that interconnect diverse communication systems, including the OSI reference model and the TCP/IP protocol Suite.

Major Subjects

The subject considers the problems related to data mining techniques and implementation in Big Data environment. The topics include data pre-processing techniques, pattern, association and correlation discovery, classification and clustering, stream and real-time processing techniques and post-processing techniques like outlier detection, statistical and, proximity, and clustering base approaches. Laboratory classes and hands-on programming exercises related to these topics will provide the students with the abilities to design and implement Big Data algorithms and to use already existing software libraries. The subject also addresses the problems of scalability, selection of appropriate implementation techniques, and performance aspects when mining Big Data.

The subject addresses the problems of managing and processing of extremely large data sets in a single-server centralized computing systems and in multi-server clustered and distributed computing systems. The topics related to processing of large data sets in centralized environments include the techniques based on the classical data warehouse technologies such multidimensional data model, data warehouse architecture, data warehouse design both at conceptual and logical levels, and data warehouse processing with appropriate specialised query operations. The topics related to processing of large data sets in distributed environments include the techniques that can be implemented on the clusters of inexpensive computing nodes using MapReduce programming model. The subject introduces the students to the real time analytical processing of large data sets with analytical cluster-based distributed data processing systems. Discussion and hands on exercises related to these topics will equip students to meet the challenges in Big Data environments and appreciate the added challenges of dealing with unstructured data. Students will be presented with opportunities to do hands-on work with appropriate commercial tools.

 

Core Subject

The subject introduces to students modern methodologies for software development. Topics may include software development life cycle activities, the role of software process models, different types of evolutionary models, Unified Process and UML, agile principles of software development, Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM), Scrum and extreme programming, test driven software development, the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), software engineering knowledge management, software architecture, and emerging trends in software development processes.

Major Subjects

This subject presents the foundations of artificial intelligence (AI). It introduces the history of AI, its evolution, and the recent development. Also, it presents the representative topics selected from the important areas in the field of AI. For each of these topics, this subject introduces the fundamental concepts, classic methods, and important applications. This subject concludes with a summary of the present of AI and its future trends. By providing the fundamental knowledge of AI, this subject helps students to gain the basic idea of this important field, paving their way to study more advanced AI techniques.

This subject introduces students to the advanced theories, algorithms and applications in the modern development of AI. For each topic covered, its important concepts and principles will be presented to help students gain an essential understanding. Advanced approaches, methods and algorithms will be introduced to show how artificial intelligence is realised. State-of-the-art applications, tools, and platforms will be demonstrated and analysed to connect theories with practices. This subject will equip students with advanced knowledge of modern AI and enhance their skills to appropriately choose and apply AI techniques to resolve practical problems.

This subject is designed to equip the student with an understanding of the fundamental tools required to analyse, design and implement computer vision systems. Topics covered include low-level, mid-level, and high-level vision; image formation; camera model and calibration, stereo vision; edge detection and segmentation; thinning and skeletonising, binary morphological operations; object recognition, image interpretation and scene understanding.

Capstone

This subject is the capstone project for undergraduate students in the School of Computing and Information Technology it aims to provide students with: practical experience in complete systems development. The projects connect groups of students with supervisors and clients that are facing an ICT-based problem for which the students are required to find innovative and creative solutions. Working in groups, students design, implement, and document a system. This involves: project planning and scheduling, seminars and individual presentations, group coordination, research of proposed application domain, use of design methodologies, design documentation, coding, module and system integration, testing, verification, and implementation. Teams will meet weekly with supervisors to discuss progress and problems.

General Elective Subjects

Students are required to choose an additional TWO elective subjects, each worth 6 credit points, from the school's approved list.

This course is focused on learning innovation and entrepreneurship that can be applied to any high-growth enterprise or other organization. The course is composed of three modules:
 
  • Module 1: Design Thinking
  • Module 2: Entrepreneurship
  • Module 3: Growth and Leadership

* Highly Recommended Elective Subject


Choose One Emirati Studies*

The societies and places in which we live are very complex, and the interactions of individuals, as well as social institutions, have a direct impact on the life path we take. This course provides an engaging and accessible introduction to urban sociology and the study of cities, with particular focus on the experience of the UAE and Dubai. We’ll examine a number of substantive urban topics, including but not limited to the growth of cities and urban spaces in the UAE, sustainable development and practices, and the ‘built’ environment.

This course will introduce Public Health as an interdisciplinary science concerned with topics central to the population of U.A.E and on a wider scale of GCC region with regard to their physical, mental, and social well- being. The course focuses on current pertinent public health problems, assessing causation and examining intervention and management strategies at personal, social, and organizational levels.

This course offers an overview of the UAE’s rapidly emerging significance and its increased roles in global networks of international relations and diplomacy. Within that overview, the course examines the internal dynamics of the UAE, in particular, the priorities that emerge from a specific workforce dependency, a construction and tourism industry that looks ‘East’ as much as it does ‘West’. Thus the new ‘Look East’ policy complements the country’s historical partnership with the Western states. With the expansion of its global ties and relations, the UAE also becomes more sensitive to transnational issues, such as immigration, fluctuations in international markets or terrorism.

This subject aims to provide an understanding of relations and interactions between society and environment, including impact of societies on the Earth and its processes. Topics covered include the agricultural, industrial and urban revolutions; governance of environments; Indigenous land management; climate change; sustainability; and environmental impacts in the context of the Anthropocene.

This course aims to provide students with critical thinking perspectives about the relationship between history, religion and culture, in this case, the formation of Islamic culture(s). A sociological introduction to the study of Islamic culture will introduce students to the emergence of Islam in its 7th century historical context, its relationship to the other monotheistic traditions of the region, its growth into the dominant cultural paradigm of the Near East by the 9th century, alongside its impact and contribution to key fields of medieval science and knowledge. A historical approach will help students acquire familiarity with key Islamic texts, institutions, concepts of authority, traditions of jurisprudence and spirituality, artistic expressions, as well as milestones in Islamic history. The course wraps up with a discussion of issues central to contemporary debates relating to Islamic culture, such as identity, gender, multiculturalism, pluralism, secularism and religiosity.

* Students must complete 6 credit points (cp) of General Education subjects in the area of Emirati Studies as part of the 144 cp.

Note: If you enrolled at the University before Autumn 2024 and have already completed some GED subjects, you may continue with your original study plan to fulfill your graduation requirements. Alternatively, you may choose to follow the new guidelines by completing one GED subject in the Emirati Studies category from the list above and transferring any completed GED subjects to Electives if permitted by your degree plan.

For support and guidance on this option, please consult an officer at the Academic Success Centre or speak with the Academic Advisor in your School.


Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student should be able to:

  1. Apply Foundational Knowledge: Utilize the theoretical foundations of computer science to effectively solve a wide range of practical problems.
  2. Develop Advanced Software Solutions: Design and implement state-of-the-art software systems tailored to various applications and industries.
  3. Optimize Problem-Solving Approaches: Create and employ innovative and efficient algorithms and methodologies to address real-world challenges.
  4. Analyse and Design Projects: Assess project requirements, conceptualize solutions, and select the appropriate tools for implementation, integration, or management.
  5. Collaborate and Communicate Effectively: Function as an integral member of a team, achieving shared objectives while maintaining clear and professional communication with all stakeholders.
  6. Adopt Ethical and Professional Standards: Demonstrate a commitment to ethical decision-making and fulfill social responsibilities in professional practices.
  7. Leverage AI and Big Data Techniques: Determine and apply suitable artificial intelligence and big data analytics methods to solve complex, real-world problems.
  8. Implement AI-Driven Solutions: Design and develop AI-enabled, data-driven applications using advanced algorithms and techniques in big data and artificial intelligence.

These outcomes ensure that graduates are well-equipped with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding necessary to lead in the dynamic fields of AI and Big Data. Graduates will be able to pursue careers such as:

  • AI Specialist: Design and develop intelligent systems and algorithms that power automation, machine learning, and decision-making processes.
  • Data Scientist: Analyse and interpret complex datasets to provide actionable insights and drive strategic decision-making across industries.
  • Big Data Engineer: Build and maintain scalable data infrastructure to handle and process massive datasets for business intelligence.
  • Machine Learning Engineer: Develop and optimize machine learning models to solve real-world problems in areas such as healthcare, finance, and transportation.
  • Data Analyst: Extract, clean, and visualize data to uncover trends and patterns that support informed business decisions.
  • AI Product Manager: Oversee the development and deployment of AI-powered solutions, bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.
  • Business Intelligence Analyst: Transform raw data into meaningful insights to enhance operational efficiency and competitive advantage.
  • Cybersecurity Analyst: Leverage AI and big data techniques to detect and mitigate security threats in real-time.
     

Accreditation and Recognition

All degrees at the University of Wollongong in Dubai are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Education and are licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). In addition, the degree is quality assured by UOW, which is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the national regulator of the higher education sector in Australia.

Students will be issued a UOW Australia degree upon graduation.

Professional Accreditation

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

ACS promotes quality in ICT-related higher education to meet future industry needs. ACS sets graduate standards, drives improvements and refinements, and gives recognition to quality programs. ACS also ensures that new specialist courses build key skills for critical emerging fields.

Prof May El Barachi

Head of School
School of Computer Science

Prof May El Barachi is a distinguished professor, academic leader, and the Head of the School of Computer Science at the University of Wollongong in Dubai. She is known for her transformative leadership, having launched pioneering programs such as the region’s first Master of Digital Transformation and significantly expanded student enrollment. With a strong track record in industry collaboration and over AED 5 million in research funding, she combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to drive innovation and excellence in education.

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Faculty

Prof Farhad Oroumchian

Professor
Program Leader
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