Computer Technology and Information Systems

Description

Department of Computer Technology and Information Systems offers a four-year BSc. degree in information technology (IT) and information systems (IS) with a curriculum concentrated in software development and designed to meet the popular and expanding IT industry requirements. A semester-long industrial training opportunity - in their 3rd year -enables our students to practically apply their background on topics like database, data communications and networking, Internet and e-commerce applications, software engineering, programming and even get solid job offers from contemporary software companies.

Technical courses are complemented by a range of business studies. These include both management and social/communication courses. Our aim is to graduate students who are technically both competent and confident, who are innovative, adaptable, and who have sound teamwork and interpersonal communication skills.

Detailed Course Facts

• USD 13950 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

CURRICULUM

FIRST YEAR

Autumn Semester

• Introduction to Programming

• Discrete Mathematics

• Fundamentals of Information Systems

• English and Composition I

• Orientation

• Turkish I

Spring Semester

• Algorithms and Data Structures

• Technical Mathematics with Programming

• Information Technologies

• English and Composition II

• Introduction to Business

SECOND YEAR

Autumn Semester

• Object Oriented Programming

• Web Technologies I

• Database Management Systems and Applications

• Computer Networks I

• Collegiate Activities Program I

• Principles of Economics

Spring Semester

• Programming in Java

• Web Technologies II

• Computer Networks II

• Computer Algorithms

• Collegiate Activities Program II

• History of Turkey

• Non Technical Elective

THIRD YEAR

Autumn Semester

• Summer Training

• Principles of Software Engineering

• Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

• Mobile Application Development

• Advanced Communication Skills

• Management Elective

Spring Semester

• Industrial Training Projec

FOURTH YEAR

Autumn Semester

• Senior Project I

• Advanced Software Engineering

• Survey in Information Technologies

• Restricted Electives (2)

• Unrestricted Elective

Spring Semester

• Senior Project II

• Seminars in Information Systems

• Restricted Electives (2)

• Unrestricted Elective

MANAGEMENT ELECTIVES

• Legal Aspects of Business

• Business Communications I

• Business Communications II

• Financial Statement Analysis

• Corporate Finance

• Decision Analysis

• Public Relations

• Negotiation Skills

• Strategic Brand Management

• Strategic Management

• Money Management

• Introduction to Matrix Games

• Elements of Finance

• Marketing Principles

• Principles of Accounting

• Principles of Management

• Human Resources Management

• Principles of Marketing

• Event Management

• Business Forecasting

• Organizational Behavior

• Finance

• Quantitative Decision Techniques

• Management Behavior and Team Effectiveness

• Planning for Profit

RESTRICTED ELECTIVES

• Selected Topics in Information Systems I

• Selected Topics in Information Systems II

• Database Administration

• Advanced Topics in Programming

• Information Storage and Management

• Linux System Administration

• Data Analysis

• Interactive Computer Graphics Programming

• Distributed Systems

• Software Validation Verification and Testing

• Information Systems Outsourcing

• Information Systems Project Management

• Software Quality Assurance

• Robotics and Embedded Computing

• Data Security in Computing

• LAN Switching and Wireless Networks

• Wide Area Networks

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 CAE score : 60(Grade C) FCE score : 75(Grade B) TOEFL iBT® test : 87

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

Step 1: Obtain a login ID and password

Step 2: Fill out the personal information part and upload the personal information page of your passport.

Step 3: Fill out the family Information part. All students who would like to be considered for partial tuition wavier recipients are recommended to fill out this part.

Step 4:REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Bilkent accepts the photocopies of exams/diplomas and certificates listed below for application. In the absence of national or international exams, high school graduation score can be evaluated for admission. Scanned copies of Turkish or English translation of the high school diploma and official transcript along with the explanation of the high school’s grading system should be submitted for application.

- In the SAT I, a total score of at least 1000 out of 1600 (in the combined Critical Reading and Math Reasoning tests), depending on the department to which application is made.

- In the General Certificate Education (GCE), including Cambridge International A Level, at least three A level scores, one of which is received in the particular subject area of the program applied for.

- In the ACT examination, a minimum score of 24 in Mathematics, Science and Composite.

- In the TQDK examination, a minimum score of 450 out of 700 in "Group II-III-IV" and a minimum score of 550 out of 700 in "Group I".

- In the Baccalaureate Libanais examinations given in Lebanon, a diploma score of at least 14 in the Scientific Stream.

- In the Tawjih examinations given in Jordan and Palestine, a minimum average of 85 points in all courses in the Scientific Stream.

- In the West African Examinations Council - (International) Senior School Certificate examination (WAEC - SSCE), a maximum score of 2 in each of the six subjects, and a maximum total score of 9 from the same six subjects.

- An International Baccalaureate diploma with a diploma score of at least 28 or higher up to 32 depending on the department to which application is made.

- A French Baccalaureate diploma with a diploma score of at least 12.

- ABITUR with a score of at least 4 and a minimum score of 5 out of 15 in the subjects related to the program applied for.

- In the Libyan Al Shahada Al Thanawiya examination, a score of at least 195 in the Scientific Stream for Engineering and Science programs and at least 185 in the Social Sciences / Art Stream for other programs.

- In the Gao Kao examination of the People's Republic of China, a score of at least 540 (It may vary according to the department applied for).

- In Diploma Debirestan / Pisdanesgahi administered in Iran, with a score of at least 16 out of 20.

- In the International University Test examination administered in Kazakhstan, a minimum score of 85 out of 100.

- Gold, silver or bronze medals in the International Science Olympiads (*) recognized by TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey):

* (IOI) The International Olympiad in Informatics

(IBO) The International Biology Olympiad

(IPhO) The International Physics Olympiad

(IChO) The International Chemistry Olympiad

(IMO) The International Mathematical Olympiad

(JBMO) Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad

(BMO) Balkan Mathematical Olympiad

(BOI) Balkan Olympiad in Informatics

Step 5: ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

As Bilkent is an English medium university, students are required to meet the language requirement to be able to pursue their studies in their departments. The language requirement can be met through the submission of an exam result meeting the minimum requirements in any of the following exams as outlined below:

• TOEFL iBT, a score of at least 87

• IELTS Academic, a score of at least 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 scored in every section

• CAE, a grade of at least "C"

• FCE, a grade of at least "B"

External exam results are valid for two years. When students submit results for any of the exams mentioned above, Bilkent University School of English Language reserves the right to investigate these exam results for reliability purposes, the right to give an exam to students to check the validity of their exam results, and the right to not accept exam results that are considered to be suspicious.
If students cannot submit an exam result which meets the minimum requirements, they can take the COPE exam administered by Bilkent University after registration. Students, who cannot meet the minimum pass score in the COPE exam, will have to attend classes in the English Language Preparatory Program which is a one to two year program where they will receive 25-30 hours of classroom input every week.
PLEASE NOTE: The exam results must be sent to the university directly by the related institution. The exam results that are not sent to the university by the related institution will not be accepted.

• TOEFL should be sent directly from ETS to Bilkent University - CODE: 0620.

• IELTS should be sent directly from British Council to Bilkent University.

Step 6: List and rank your selected programs up to 5 choices. Please note that students who choose Graphic Design; Fine Arts and Music must take an aptitude test administered by the related faculties in August.
Step 7: Please write a 250-word statement of purpose describing your academic goals and reasons to study at Bilkent.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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• Academic Excellence Scholarship

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* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Bilkent University.

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