OPIT Open Insititute of Technology
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Cloud Computing) - Online
Online
BSc
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,250 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Cloud Computing) is an online programme that covers cloud architecture and deployment models. It offers hands-on work on cloud platforms so you can design, deploy, manage cloud solutions. The course suits professionals reskilling and high-school graduates aiming for careers in cloud computing. OPIT is EU-accredited under the European Qualification Framework (EQF) and Malta MFHEA/MQF (license n.005-2023); the programme is fully accredited.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in finance and healthcare. Roles include Software Developer & Engineer, Data Scientist, Web Developer, App & Game Developer, IT Business Analyst, Cyber security Analyst, Database Architect, DevOP.
In an era dominated by cloud technology, our BSc (Hons) in Computer Science program in cloud computing equips students with the expertise to harness the power of the cloud. Through a comprehensive curriculum covering cloud architecture, deployment models, and service offerings, students will learn to design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud solutions. With hands-on experience in leading cloud platforms and technologies, graduates will be prepared to address the growing demand for cloud specialists in industries ranging from finance to healthcare. Join us and embark on a journey to become a proficient cloud computing professional poised to shape the future of technology.
EU Accredited Institution
OPIT is a fully accredited Higher Education Institution under the European Qualification Framework (EQF) and the MFHEA Authority (Malta Qualification Framework – MQF – License number n.005-2023). The Program is fully accredited
The Bachelor’s is structured with 5 Terms of courses and 1 final Term for the dissertation/project. In Term 5, you will choose 5 elective courses out of 13, based on your interests. Every Term lasts 13 weeks:
- Autumn term: mid-September to mid-December – Terms 1 and 4
- Spring term: mid-January to mid-April – Terms 2 and 5
- Summer term: mid-May to mid-August – Terms 3 and 6 (only for fast track)
First Term
- Technical English
- Computer Networks
- Programming Principles
- Computer Architectures
- ICT Fundamentals
Second Term
- Foundational Mathematics
- Web Development
- Introduction to Operating Systems
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Project Management and QA
Third Term
- Introduction to Databases
- Cloud Computing Infrastructure
- Programming Paradigms
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Business Strategy
Fourth Term
- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Cloud Development
- Digital Marketing
- Introduction to Computer Security
Fifth Term (Electives)
- Cybersecurity
- Parallel and Distributed Computing
- Reinforcement Learning
- Machine Learning
- Complex Networks and their Applications
- Computer Vision
- Cloud Computing Automation and Ops
- Front-end Programming
- Mobile Programming
- Software Engineering
- Ethics of Computer Science and AI
- Agile Development and DevOps
- Game Development
Sixth Term
- Dissertation
Whether you are a working professional who wants to reskill or a high-school graduate who seeks a future career in Computer Science, this program is right for you. Career prospects:
- Software Developer & Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Web Developer
- App & Game Developer
- IT Business Analyst
- Cyber security Analyst
- Database Architect
- DevOP