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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2024/2025)
Programme NameAssociate of Science (Computer Science) (7101)
DepartmentDepartment of Computer Science
FacultyFaculty of Natural Sciences
Admission CriteriaAt least five (5) subjects at CSEC General Proficiency (Grades I, II, or III) or GCE "O" Level (Grades A, B, or C). Subjects must include English Language, Mathematics and CSEC Information Technology. Students without CSEC Information Technology (IT) or CSEC Electronic Document Preparation and Management (EDPM) will be admitted but MUST register for, and pass UGC1101- Computer Literacy 1.
OR
A Trained Teachers' Certificate (Secondary Mathematics Option).
OR
Certificate in Industrial and Social Studies from Critchlow Labour College (CLC) together with a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
OR
Ordinary Diploma in Science (ODS); pass with Credit at the GTEE level.
OR
Ordinary Diploma in Computer Science (ODCS); pass with Credit at the GTEE level.
OR
Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
OR
Mature age (21 years and over), sound education background, together with a Pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Slot for Chinese Course
CSE1100 Introduction to Computing I Online 4
CSE1101 Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Online 4 This course is the same as MTH 1105.
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
MTH1101 Algebra Online 4
UGC1101 Computer Literacy I Online 4 This course MUST be done by students who do not possess CSEC Pass in either Information Technology or Electronic Document Preparation and Management.
WWW1101 Elective (3 or 4 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose One of SOC1100 or ECN1100 course after consultation with your HOD.
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Slot for Chinese course.
CSE1200 Introduction to Computing II Online 3
CSE1201 Introduction to Programming Online 4
CSE1202 Mathematics and Statistics for Computer Science Online 4 This course is the same as MTH 1205.
ENG1203 Technical Communication Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CSE2100 Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms Online 4
CSE2101 Software Engineering I Online 4
CSE2102 Database Systems Design and Information Management Online 4
CSE2103 Computer Networks and Data Communications I Online 4
CSI2101 Introduction to Programming with C Not Specified 4 This is an additional course that is not needed for the Associate Degree.
CSI2102 Database Management Systems Not Specified 4 This is an additional course that is not needed for the Associate Degree.
CSI2103 Computer Networks for Micro-Computers Not Specified 4 This is an additional course that is not needed for the Associate Degree.
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CSE2200 Contemporary Programming Paradigms Online 4
CSE2201 Internet Computing I Online 4
CSE2202 Human Computer Interaction I Online 4
CSE2203 Computer and Information Security Fundamentals Online 3
ELE1212 Electronic Fundamentals Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3 Choose either ELE 1212 OR a 4-credit course. The course ELE 1212 must be done along with ELE 1212L. Once these two are done, there is no need to choose the other elective in semester II.
ELE1212L Electronic Fundamentals Laboratory In Class 1 This course must be done along with ELE 1212. Once these two are done, there is no need to choose the other elective in semester II.
ZZZ2201 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose One of ELE2115, MTH1201, MTH1202, MNG1200 or any MST year I or year II course.

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711