BINUS UNIVERSITY

Computer Science

About The Major

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In the new millennium and the global era, the role of information and automation in the various domains and activities of the business industry are becoming more important. Information technology plays an important part in the success of any enterprise. Information must be up-to-date, accurate and comprehensive to allow decision makers to determine the enterprise’s strategy. Furthermore, automation can facilitate human activity, accelerate the pace of work and make it more effective and efficient, whilst also increasing productivity. The development of communication and computer technology has enabled rapid access to accurate information while increasing the application of automation in various fields such as industry and business, and in the development of science and technology.

The Computer Science study program was founded in September 1987, under STMIK BINA NUSANTARA, and became one of the programs coordinated by the Faculty of Computer Studies, BINUS UNIVERSITY in December 1998. The program emphasizes the process, techniques, and tools that go into developing computer based systems, with specialities in object-oriented software engineering, intelligent systems, database systems, multimedia development, web technology, and computer network orientation.

Objectives

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General Objective
The objective of the Computer Science study program is to prepare the computer professional for various fields of business. The program covers fundamental computer science and knowledge of various applications.

Specific Objective
The specific objective of the Computer Science study program is to produce Bachelor of Computer Science graduates who have the following competences and attributes:

1. Lifelong learner with the ability to keep up to date with the latest developments;

2. Skills in software engineering, with special concentration in the field chosen, and the ability to formulate, analyze and solve problems;

3. Ability to work as an individual or in a team;

4. Good communication skills (both oral and written);

5. An understanding of the role, responsibility, and ethics of a computer professional.

Curriculum

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The present curriculum used in the Computer Science study program has been developed in line with the national curriculum. The local content has been developed in line with the ACM (Association for Computing Machineries)Computer Science standard curriculum followed by various local and foreign universities, and market trends. Graduates are expected to be able to face competition at both a national and international level.

Generally, study subjects are grouped as follows:
Mathematics (Science)
The objectives of this group of subjects are to provide an understanding of mathematics as one of the principal foundations in computer science, and to provide an understanding of scientific methodology (data collection, hypothesis, research, analysis) in problem solving.

Character Building (Professional Practices)
The objective of this group of subjects is to develop the personal strengths of the student and to provide him or her with a professional character, professionalism in his or her field, management skills, oral and written communication skills, understanding of business ethics, ability to work in a team, and a the smart and good character that is the mark of a true “BINUSIAN”: Smart and Good.

Core Group
The objective of this group is to provide a grounding in Computer Science through practice as well as applied theory in line with present and future business requirements. Subjects include programming, algorithm design and analysis, software engineering, databases, computer graphs, multimedia, computer and human interaction, operating systems, computer architecture, and computer networks.

Elective Group
The objective of this group is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required by business and industry. The materials for this group will always be adjusted in accordance with the latest market requirements, so that graduates are well-prepared to participate in and face the competition in the job market.

Concentration Subjects (Stream)
Concentration subjects (Stream) include:

1. Software Engineering: to explore the various methodologies and software engineering equipment

2. Intelligence Systems: to explore the various techniques of computer intelligence that can be applied to problem solving

3. Database Technology: to explore the various technologies and database applications

4. Networking: to explore elements of computer networking including installation, administration, and computer networking management

5. Applied Networking (CISCO): to explore computer networking technology based on computer network equipment (CISCO equipment)

6. Interactive Multimedia: to explore computer interactive multimedia applications, based on computer programming, design tools, and software engines

7. Applied Database: to explore specialized computer technology for Oracle database application development

All subjects are distributed over eight semesters. Concentration subjects (stream) commence in the fifth, sixth and seventh semesters, and the Elective subjects are studied in the eighth semester. Despite the distribution over eight semesters, it is possible for students to finish their studies before the eighth semester.