South China University of Technology

1. Program Overview

International students undertaking this program will:

· Master the fundamental knowledge and theoretical principles underpinning computer science;

· Acquire knowledge and operating processes of core technologies and hardware; Be made familiar with the latest frontier knowledge and emerging technologies in computer science;

· Be trained to develop their research skills, and the creative and practical application of research;

· Adopt professional, entrepreneurial, and international perspectives in the application of their computer science skills and knowledge;

· Acquire, through theory and practice, cross-cultural literacy and, improved proficiency in English, and enhanced Chinese language skills.

2. Main Courses

The core courses are:

Calculus, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Chinese Language, Chinese Culture, Data Structure, Database, Advanced Language Program Design (C++), Operating System, Principles of Compiling, Computer Network, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence.

3. Program Special Features

· It is been accredited as a National Brand Program and a Guangdong Province Brand Program.

· It has access to in-University Practicum Teaching Centers, including:

· SCUT-Tencent Guangdong Engineering Practicum Teaching Center;

· SCUT-Microsoft Guangdong Engineering Practicum Teaching Center;

· SCUT-Samsung Guangdong Engineering Practicum Teaching Center;

· It offers entrepreneurship courses in IT Business.

4. Degree Awarded

Bachelor's Degree of Engineering

5. Career Prospects

(1) Graduates will possess the capabilities needed to work in industrial organizations, research departments, and computer hardware/software development organizations, and governmental departments. They will also be equipped to contribute in the areas of computing research, engineering development, and other related fields.

(2) Employment Rate: 100%