University
Valley View University
BSc. Computer Science
The underlying and guiding philosophy of the Department of Computer Science and the B.Sc. (Computer Science) programme is to promote scholarship, as well as the search for and the application of scientific knowledge through education, training research and community extension. The Department is committed to pursuing this philosophy through the provision of a world-class programme in Computer Science aimed at training highly skilled and globally-employable computer scientists and conducting cutting-edge research in the field of computer science.
THE OBJECTIVES The objectives of the Computer Science Department are:- To teach students the underlying fundamentals of computer software, computer hardware, computer-related mathematical systems and how computers interact with the rest of society.
- To encourage graduates of the programme to go into self-employment by creating their own computer-based businesses, for example: local and off-shore software development and maintenance; computer hardware system assembling, repair and maintenance and emerging computer services like, mobile, Web-hosting and publishing services, desktop publishing services, information provision services, computer design services, and e-commerce services.
- To create opportunities for students to apply their theoretical knowledge through work-study and practicum programmes;
- To develop in students the ability to think critically and to develop the highest levels of human values;
- To encourage students to appreciate the dignity of labor through work-study program;
- To encourage students to dedicate their lives to leadership in selfless service to God and to humanity through participation in community service.