Bachelor of Computing
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Bachelor of Computing (B.Comp.) is a bachelor's degree in Computing. This degree is offered only in some universities, and is slightly different from a B.Sc. in Computer Science or Information Technology or B.Sc IT. or a B.CS..
The following definition of Computing is given in the ACM report Computing As a Discipline:
- The discipline of computing is the systematic study of algorithmic processes that describe and transform information: their theory, analysis, design, efficiency, implementation, and application. The fundamental question underlying all the computing is 'What can be (efficiently) automated?'
At most universities, a Bachelor of Computing degree is conferred to a student after four years of full-time study (generally 120 credit hours) which include computing studies, although generally a large focus is put on the integration of computing with one of science, liberal arts, or business.
Specialisations
Specialisations of B.Comp may vary greatly, however they may include:
- Cognitive Science
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Management Information Systems
- Medical Informatics
- Medical Imaging
- Multimedia
- Software Engineering
Asia
Malaysian Private University for Computing
Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI) and its institute Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) in Malaysia offer wide range of Bachelor of Computing Degrees in Software Engineering, Internet Technology, Mobile Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Management, Computer Security, Biometrics and Computing.
- Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) - Malaysia
- Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI) - Malaysia
National University of Singapore, School of Computing
National University of Singapore (NUS) has a School of Computing (SoC) which offers Bachelor of Computing (Honours). The available specializations are Communications and Media, Computational Biology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Commerce and Information Systems. The Bachelor of Computing degree can be obtained in conjunction with another degree (double degree programme) or together with a minor in another discipline, subject to approval by the school. Two of its programmes, Computer Science and Information Systems, are certified by ABET to be "substantially equivalent" to accredited programmes in the United States.
Australia
The Bachelor of Computing is commonly being replaced in favour of a newer but similar Bachelor of Information Technology. Computing is also commonly offered as part of an Applied Science, Science, Computer Science, Business or Engineering degree. Like many other Australian undergraduate degrees, a Bachelor of Computing degree usually consists of three years of full-time study.
The following Australian Universities offer a Bachelor of Computing program:
- Bachelor of Computing at Swinburne University of Technology
- Bachelor of Computing at University of Tasmania
UWS
See also
- Bachelor of Computer Information Systems
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology