BSc in Decision Modelling & Computing

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MDC SA has developed a unique partnership with University of South Africa (UNISA) to offer locally supported distance education programmes specifically for working people.

UNISA – The “MEGA” University

The main partner of MDC SA for this programme is the highly regarded University of South Africa (UNISA) – classed as one of the 11 leading very large universities. Founded in 1873, UNISA gained its University Royal Charter in 1876. It became the world’s first completely Distance Education University in 1946.

MDC SA is delighted to work with UNISA in the development of these programmes, and has an excellent reputation for the delivery of distance education to busy individuals.

We can now offer:

A Four Year BSc with Specialization in Information Technology and Computer Science

(Decision Modelling and Computing Stream-IDC)

(The curriculum for this degree comprises 30 modules with subject details shown on next page.)

Purpose

This programme provides the BSc graduate with the knowledge, specific skills and a broad theoretical and practical competence to use Operations Research and Computer Science in a decision-making environment. Graduates are equipped with the modelling skills and numerical and programming techniques needed to solve real-life decision and management problems. . It also prepares the graduate for postgraduate studies in Operation Research and/or Computer Science.

Career Opportunities

Within the computer industry, a Computer Science major can prepare one for positions such as a programmer, software engineer, database administrator, systems analyst or systems programmer. There are also many other applications for Computer Science in fields such as graphic arts, manufacturing, education, security systems, electronic image processing, medical research and economics.

How it Works

The method of teaching this course is highly innovative. We call it “locally supported distance education” : learning through University supplied materials and MDC SA administration and resource centres. It is based on MDC SA “On-location” method of teaching which is so successful for postgraduate study here in the Middle East.

Locally Supported Distance Education

A specially designed study method based on Unisa’s extensive competence in distance education.

Advantages of Locally Supported Distance Education

·        Flexibility: you study at your own pace

·        Convenience: you study from home

·        Local administrative support: through MDC SA’s regional offices

·        On-line support: through Unisa’s Student on Line (SOL) system

·        Telephone and email support: from Unisa faculty

·        On-line library access: for the your all-important research materials (journals, books, papers, etc)

·        Textbook ordering facility: speedy service at reasonable prices for your books.

Practical Work

Practical work in Computer Science and Information Systems mainly comprises designing of systems and the writing of computer programmes. The programmes have to be developed on suitable computers using prescribed computer packages. Access to a suitable computer is an admission requirement for all modules or subjects with a practical component. Students can gain access as
follows:

(1) by purchasing a computer for their own use
(2) by using a computer belonging to a study group, friend, computer bureau,
or employer
(3) by reserving time on a computer at MDC SA computer laboratory

Course Fees

Fees are payable to MDC SA in US Dollars. Each module is $290. The fees are subject to change from one academic year  to the next.

Enquires can be addressed to:

Management Development Centre SA

Manama, Bahrain

Tel 00973  17216002

Fax 00973 17216007

e-mail: mdcimkt@batelco.com.bh

BSc with Specialization in Information Technology and Computer Science 

(Decision Modelling and Computing Stream-IDC)

Year 1