BS (Computer Science)


SZABIST offers a four-year BS (Computer Sciences) degree with majors in Software Engineering, Telecommunications, e-Business Technologies, Graphics & Animation, Game Development, Bioinformatics, Nanotechnology, Technology Management, Computer Systems and Electronics.

The BS Program is essentially a day program which consists of 40 courses (almost 5 courses per semester) with a total of 130 credit hours. The credit hours are reduced from 144 to 130 to comply with National Computer Science Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC) recommendations. NCEAC Accreditation process for Karachi Campus is almost complete and the same is planned for Islamabad campus.

Other degree requirements for BS program also include completing a 6 week internship and passing a comprehensive exam. The maximum time limit to complete the BS degree is seven years. The 4 year degree can be completed in shorter time by taking additional courses but is not recommended.

For admission to BS program, the candidate must have completed A-Levels (minimum 3 pass) / Intermediate (minimum 50% marks & no supplementary) or equivalent from a recognized institution. Candidates with mathematical background will be preferred. An entrance test and group discussion/ interview will be given to all applicants at SZABIST. SAT-1 score can be submitted in lieu of SZABIST entrance test.

The current curriculum is under review and will soon be available at the below link.

Click here to see revised BS Course plan