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Manifesto · Vol. II
Est. 2010
Computer Science Bachelor.
This online program is delivered fully asynchronously to learners worldwide. Coursework blends recorded seminars, live cohort sessions across timezones, and project-based assessment, so working profes…
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The catalog entry
A standard built for working learners.
Everything you need to budget your time, your tuition, and your transcript before you apply.
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Degree Level
Bachelor
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Duration
4 years
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Total Courses
39
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Total Credits
129
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ECTS Credits
239
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Delivery
Online · Asynchronous
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Language
English
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Intakes / year
3
Programme overview
What you will study — and how.
A self-paced syllabus with weekly checkpoints, asynchronous lectures, and live cohort rooms across timezones.
This online program is delivered fully asynchronously to learners worldwide. Coursework blends recorded seminars, live cohort sessions across timezones, and project-based assessment, so working professionals can balance study with their existing responsibilities.
Faculty are drawn from partner institutions across multiple continents. Every term opens with a syllabus, a clear assessment ledger, and direct access to academic advising — no commute required, no campus assumed.
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Chapter III · The curriculum ledger
Course breakdown, semester by semester.
39
courses · 129 Credits
Across 8 semesters
Across 8 semesters
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Semester 1 · term 1
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ENG101
Academic English I
University-level reading, writing, and presentation skills.
Core
3
0
3
5
MAT101
Calculus I
Limits, derivatives, and applications.
Core
4
0
4
7
CSC102
Discrete Mathematics
Logic, sets, relations, and proof techniques.
Core
3
0
3
6
CSC101
Introduction to Programming
Structured programming in Python — variables, control flow, functions.
Core
3
2
4
7
PHY101
Physics I (Mechanics)
Newtonian mechanics, energy, and rotational motion.
Core
3
1
3
5
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Semester 2 · term 2
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ENG102
Academic English II
Technical writing for software engineers.
Core
3
0
3
5
MAT102
Calculus II
Integration techniques, sequences, and series.
Core
4
0
4
7
CSC104
Data Structures
Arrays, lists, stacks, queues, trees, hash tables, and graphs.
Core
3
2
4
7
MAT103
Linear Algebra
Vectors, matrices, eigenvalues, and applications.
Core
3
0
3
4
CSC103
Object-Oriented Programming
OOP in Java/C++ — classes, inheritance, polymorphism, generics.
Core
3
2
4
7
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Semester 3 · term 3
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
CSC201
Algorithms
Asymptotics, divide & conquer, greedy, DP, and graph algorithms.
Core
3
2
4
7
CSC202
Computer Organization
Number representation, ISA, pipelining, and memory hierarchy.
Core
3
1
3
6
CSC203
Database Systems
Relational model, SQL, normalization, and transactions.
Core
3
2
4
7
STT201
Probability & Statistics
Random variables, distributions, and inference for CS.
Core
3
0
3
5
CSC211
Web Programming
HTML, CSS, JS, and a modern client–server stack.
Core
2
2
3
5
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Semester 4 · term 4
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
CSC213
Computer Networks
OSI/TCP-IP stack, routing, and modern application protocols.
Core
3
1
3
6
CSC216
Numerical Computing
Floating point, root finding, and numerical linear algebra.
Core
3
1
3
5
CSC212
Operating Systems
Processes, threads, scheduling, memory, and file systems.
Core
3
2
4
7
CSC214
Software Engineering
Agile, requirements, design, testing, and DevOps fundamentals.
Core
3
1
3
6
CSC215
Theory of Computation
Automata, formal languages, and computability.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 5 · term 5
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
CSC301
Artificial Intelligence
Search, knowledge representation, and intro to learning agents.
Core
3
1
3
7
CSC331
Cloud Computing
IaaS/PaaS, containers, and serverless architecture.
Elective
3
1
3
5
CSC332
Computer Graphics
Rasterization, ray tracing, and shader-based rendering.
Elective
3
1
3
5
CSC302
Machine Learning
Supervised and unsupervised methods with scikit-learn.
Core
3
2
4
7
CSC303
Mobile Application Development
Cross-platform mobile development and offline-first design.
Core
2
2
3
6
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Semester 6 · term 6
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
CSC313
Compilers
Lexing, parsing, semantic analysis, and code generation.
Core
3
1
3
6
CSC342
Computer Vision
Image processing, feature detection, and deep learning for vision.
Elective
3
1
3
5
CSC311
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Threats, controls, cryptography basics, and secure development.
Core
3
1
3
6
CSC312
Distributed Systems
Replication, consensus, and modern distributed architectures.
Core
3
1
3
7
CSC341
Natural Language Processing
Tokenization, embeddings, sequence models, and modern transformers.
Elective
3
1
3
5
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Semester 7 · term 7
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
CSC401
Big Data Engineering
Spark, data lakes, streaming, and modern analytics platforms.
Core
3
1
3
6
CSC471
Blockchain & Web3
Consensus, smart contracts, and decentralized application design.
Elective
3
1
3
6
CSC472
HCI & UX Engineering
User research, interaction design, and accessibility.
Elective
3
0
3
6
CSC451
Industry Internship
Supervised software engineering placement.
Core
0
6
3
7
RES401
Research Methods in CS
Reproducible research, benchmarking, and academic writing.
Core
3
0
3
5
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Semester 8 · term 8
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
CAP402
Capstone Project
Year-long team software project, defended before a faculty panel.
Core
0
8
6
12
CSC481
Deep Learning
CNNs, RNNs, transformers, and practical PyTorch/TF training.
Elective
3
1
3
6
CSC482
DevOps & Site Reliability
CI/CD, observability, IaC, and reliability engineering.
Elective
3
1
3
6
CSC483
Game Development
Engines, physics, scripting, and gameplay programming.
Elective
3
1
3
6
Chapter IV · What graduates leave with
A degree built to be used.
Every outcome below is part of the program contract — not a marketing add-on.
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A global cohort
Study alongside peers from dozens of countries — every cohort is intentionally international.
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Async & live blend
Recorded seminars you watch on your timezone, plus optional live rooms each week with faculty.
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Transferable credit
ECTS-aligned credits accepted by partner institutions for transfer or further graduate study.
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Career-aware mentoring
Every program pairs you with an academic advisor and access to the alumni mentoring network.
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Accredited and audited
Curricula reviewed annually against accreditation standards listed on our charter page.
Chapter V · Admissions snapshot
Tuition, intakes, and the paperwork.
Numbers you can budget against. Every figure routes through admin settings — what you see here is what the bursar publishes.
$20 / cr
Per-credit rate
Locked for the length of your degree at admission.
$50
Application fee
Non-refundable; waived for partner-agency referrals.
3 / yr
Intakes per year
Rolling admissions, three terms a year.
60 days before each term
Application window
Apply early to lock the published rate.
Chapter VI · Common questions
Before you apply.
The answers most working learners ask first — collected and updated by admissions.
Is the degree fully online — or are there required visits?
Every part of this program is delivered online. Lectures are recorded for asynchronous study, live cohort rooms run across multiple timezones, and assessments are completed through the student portal. No in-person attendance is required to enroll, study, or graduate.
How is the diploma issued and verified?
A physical diploma is mailed to the address on file once the degree is conferred. A verifiable digital credential is also published to our certificate verification portal — anyone can confirm authenticity using the document number and the student’s name.
Can I transfer credits in or out?
Yes. Credits earned at accredited institutions are evaluated against the curriculum on a course-by-course basis. Outgoing credits are ECTS-aligned and accepted by partner universities for graduate study or transfer.
What is the time commitment per week?
A typical full-time term load is 12 credit hours and runs about 18–22 hours of study per week, including recorded lectures, readings, and assignments. Part-time pacing is supported — you set the load each term within your degree window.
What support do online students receive?
Each student is paired with an academic advisor at admission. You also have access to the digital library, an alumni mentor network, and admissions video sessions across timezones for any administrative question — every channel is online.
Is the program accredited?
Yes. The full list of accrediting bodies and partner memberships is maintained on our accreditation page and reviewed annually. The page is the canonical source — please refer to it for the most current accreditors.
Closing · Vol. II
Begin the next chapter — on your timezone.
Submit an application for Computer Science, or speak to admissions in a video session at a time that suits you.