Faculty of Computing & Data Science
Software engineering, information systems and data analysis.
About the faculty
Software engineering, information systems and data analysis.
The Faculty of Computing & Data Science teaches 6 programmes through 4 departments, from certificate and diploma level to the bachelor's degree.
- Dean
- Dr. Abdirahman Yusuf Farah
- Departments
- 4
- Programmes
- 6
- Longest programme
- 3 years
Programmes
Programmes offered
| Programme | Award | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| BSc Computer Science | Bachelor's | 3 years |
| BSc Information Technology | Bachelor's | 3 years |
| BSc Data Science | Bachelor's | 3 years |
| Diploma in Software Development | Diploma | 2 years |
| Diploma in Networks & Cybersecurity | Diploma | 2 years |
| Certificate in Computer Applications | Certificate | 1 year |
Departments
Academic departments
Each department has a head, its own lecturers and the courses it teaches.
Department of
Computer Science
Department of
Information Technology
Department of
Data Science & Statistics
Department of
Networks & Cybersecurity
Teaching
Recorded lessons, live sessions and a final-year project.
Courses combine a recorded lesson each week with one live Zoom session and assessed coursework. Bachelor's students finish with a project supervised by a lecturer in the department.
- A recorded lesson and one live session a week for every course
- Coursework, a midterm and a final examination
- An academic advisor from your own department
After graduation
Where graduates go.
Graduates of the Faculty of Computing & Data Science work across Puntland and the wider region.
- Software developer
- Network and systems administrator
- Data analyst
- IT officer in government, banks and telecoms
FAQ
Questions about the faculty
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Join the January 2027 intake.
Applications close on 15 December 2026.