Overview & Objectives

1 Objectives of the Programme

The overall educational objective of the Bachelor’s degree programme Computer Science and Technology is to educate graduates who, within the context of scientific development, engineering practice, and societal needs, systematically master the theoretical foundations of computer science, methods for software and hardware system design, and essential engineering practice competences. Graduates are expected to possess the ability for lifelong learning, innovation and entrepreneurship, and international communication, enabling them to undertake research, design, development, and management tasks in fields such as software development, intelligent information processing, computer networks and security, big data analysis, and embedded systems.

The Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) are articulated across four interrelated dimensions:

· Knowledge-oriented objectives
Graduates acquire a solid foundation in the fundamental theories, methods, and technologies of computer science and technology, supported by sound knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences, and develop a systematic understanding of computer system structures and operating principles.

· Competence-oriented objectives
Graduates develop core professional competences including computational thinking, algorithm design, programming implementation, system development, network communication, artificial intelligence, and big data processing. They are able to analyse complex problems and achieve engineering objectives through systematic and feasible technical solutions.

· Personal and professional objectives
Graduates demonstrate awareness of engineering ethics and professional standards, possess teamwork and collaboration skills, and are capable of effective communication and cooperation in multidisciplinary and international environments.

· Development-oriented objectives
Graduates cultivate a strong awareness of and capacity for lifelong learning, enabling them to track technological frontiers and adapt to the rapid transformation of the digital and intelligent society.

The PEOs have been formulated with reference to the National Standards for Teaching Quality of Undergraduate Programmes in Engineering (Computer Science Category) issued by the Ministry of Education of China, the China Engineering Education Accreditation Criteria (2022), and the ASIIN Subject-Specific Criteria for Informatics / Computer Science (SSC 04). These objectives are consistently published and made accessible through the School website, admission brochures, student handbooks, and module descriptions, ensuring coherence, transparency, and verifiability across all official information channels.

2 Learning Outcomes / Intended Competence Profile

In order to realise the above PEOs, the Computer Science and Technology programme has defined twelve Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs).