Undergraduate programs:

Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology (DCSIT) - 25 credits 

For the first time in Bangladesh, a program has been designed for the individuals who are interested in a quick entry into the job market of computer sciences and information technology related fields. This is a two semester long program and a student is required to complete only eight selected courses of the CS/IT curriculum to graduate. A graduate of this program automatically qualifies to continue their education toward an associate and bachelor degree by transferring all the courses directly into the new program. Minimum requirement for admission into this program is a high school equivalent diploma from any discipline.

Diploma in Telecommunication Engineering (DTE) - 24 credits

For the people who are interested in a career in the telecommunications industry now have an opportunity to earn a diploma in TE in just one year time. Minimum admission requirement for this program is a high school diploma in science and mathematical background. Students from other discipline may be admitted into this program following completion of the university foundation courses. Students of other CS/IT programs may take the TE courses as electives or to declare a "minor" in TE.

Associate of Science in Computer Science (AS-CS) - 68 credits

Southern University is the first degree granting academic institution in Bangladesh to introduce this program based on North American model. This is a two year degree program in Computer Science. After completion of this program a student earns an associate of science (AS) degree. This degree is equivalent to the diplomas offered by the public and private institutes. Along with other courses, a combination of CS and IT courses are taught in this program. A student with an associate degree can enroll into a bachelor degree program in computer science or information technology transferring most of the credits to the new program and thus begin as an advanced student from the 3rd year level. Graduates of this program can expect to transfer to an foreign undergraduate degree granting school to continue their education toward a bachelor degree program as well. Minimum entrance requirement for this program is Higher Secondary Schooling (HSC) or an international high school level diploma.

 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Information Technology (BS-CS/IT) - With an option for dual major! - 130-5 credits

 Under the new curriculum, the BS in CS/IT programs are now divided in to two separate programs,

 1. BS in Computer Science (CS):

 Under this program, a student will be prepared for the core computer science and software engineering processes. This program stresses more on theoretical concepts and less on applications. Students who aspire to enter research and developmental areas in the computer science enroll in this program. Graduates of this program normally aspire for MS-CS programs leading to PhD's.

 2. BS in Information Technology (IT):

 This program stresses more on application and practical use of computer science tools and techniques (both software and hardware), and less on theories. The purpose of this program is to prepare students to handle real world business IT environment. They are expected to play managerial role in the business IT departments. Therefore, some business courses are added to this curriculum. Graduates of this program normally aspire for the MS-IT or MBA programs at the next level. 

3. BS in Computer Science and Information Technology (CS/IT):

Students who are interested in a dual major take all the required courses in both the CS and IT majors. In today’s world, getting a dual major could mean more options and opportunities.

 Undergraduate CS/IT course curriculum: Courses without pre-requisites can be taken in any sequence. 12 credit hours per semester is required to be considered a full time student.

*Total (minimum) credits required to complete the program and to graduate.

Note: See below for a minor in "Telecommunications".

Graduate programs:

 Master of Science in Computer Science & Information Technology (MS-CS/IT) - It's a dual major! - 40-60 credits

There are two programs offered to two different groups that leads to the same degree. One is for the students with an IT background, and one for non IT students. Minimum admission requirement for this program is a bachelor degree in any discipline. Students with a bachelor degree in CS or IT may complete only 39 credits to earn the degree provided they have completed all the pre-requisite courses, while non-IT students would have to take some undergraduate/graduate pre-requisites courses along with the prescribed program courses to complete the program. The program is designed in such a way that after completion of the program a student would earn a dual major in Computer Science and Information Technology automatically.

MS-CS/IT course curriculum: Southern University offers a course based Master of Science in CS/IT degree. 

Telecommunication Engineering (TE) - This segment of the program can be completed either as a separate diploma program or common minor for both BS & MS CS/IT programs. Student completing the BS or MS in CS/IT programs normally opt for a minor in TE, while students coming from other institutions and background work toward a Diploma in TE. Minimum entry requirement for this program is a HSC or high school diploma.

Note: The pre-requisites for the followings courses are, MA1010, MA 1020, PY1012, PY1022, and CH1012

The numerical system of the course codes used above are explained here... For more information contact: csit@southern-bd.info or southern_csit@bbts.net

Note: See below for a minor in "Telecommunications".

Graduate programs:
Master of Science in Computer Science & Information Technology (MS-CS/IT) - It's a dual major! - 30-60 credits

There are two programs offered to two different groups that leads to the same degree. One is for the students with an IT background, and one for non IT students. Minimum admission requirement for this program is a bachelor degree in any discipline. Students with a bachelor degree in CS or IT can complete only 30 credits to earn the degree, while non-IT students would have to take some undergraduate/graduate pre-requisites courses to complete the program. The program is designed in such a way that after completion of the program a student would earn a dual major in Computer Science and Information Technology automatically.

MS-CS/IT course curriculum: Southern University offers a course based Master of Science in CS/IT degree.

Telecommunication Engineering (TE) - This segment of the program can be completed either as a separate diploma program or common minor for both BS & MS CS/IT programs. Student completing the BS or MS in CS/IT programs normally opt for a minor in TE, while students coming from other institutions and background work toward a Diploma in TE.

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