American International University - Bangladesh

What you'll study

The curriculum comprises core courses, a chosen area of specialization, and electives with different arrangements depending on the route:

• Credit requirement: 40 credit hours in total.
• Core: Three core course credits (two 3-credit courses + one 1-credit course) including CSC5011 Computer Science Applications and Advancements, CSC5012 Computer Ethics and Governance, and CSC5013 Foundation in Computer Programming (1 credit).
• Specialization (18 credits): Select one area and complete six 3-credit specialization courses. Available areas are: Interactive System Engineering; Computer Network & Cyber Security; Data Science; Software Engineering; Intelligent Systems. Example courses across specializations include CSC5111 Human Computer Interaction, CSC5211 Cyber Security and Management, CSC5314 Big Data Technologies, CSC5412 Software Construction, and CSC5512 Machine Learning & Neural Networks.
• Electives & capstone (varies by route): - Research-based: 3 electives (9 credits) + Thesis (6 credits). - Project-based: 4 electives (12 credits) + Project (3 credits). - Course-based: 5 electives (15 credits).
• Foundation courses: For applicants without prior CS-related degrees, CSC5001 Foundation in Computing and CSC5002 Foundation in Computer Systems (each 3 credits) may be required.

Entry requirements

Applicants need a 4-year undergraduate degree in CS, CSE, CIS, SE, CSSE, EEE, COE, ECE, MIS, Mathematics, Electronics, Physics, Applied Physics or another science/technical discipline as approved by the Program Director, with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or equivalent. Admission requires an acceptable score on the AIUB-administered admission test or a GRE General Test score above 1100 on the Quantitative and Verbal parts, plus two letters of recommendation. Candidates must pass the written and viva components of the admission test; the Program Director may require up to 6 credits of prerequisite/remedial coursework before starting graduate courses.

Career prospects

Graduates emerge with advanced technical or research skills applicable across software development, networking and security, data science, human–computer interaction, and AI/ intelligent systems. The programme prepares students for technical specialist roles, research positions, or further doctoral study depending on the chosen track and specialization.

Scholarships & funding angle

No specific scholarships are listed on the programme page. Prospective students should check AIUB’s central scholarship and financial aid resources or contact the Faculty of Science and Technology for available funding, assistantships, or supervisor-supported research funding that may apply to thesis-based candidates.