PROGRAMS

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING PROGRAM

Program at a Goal

The bachelor’s program in Computer Engineering at Ilia State University School of Technology was developed in 2018 based on the experience of the world’s leading educational institutions and Georgian universities, in close cooperation as well as private sector.

The aim of the program is to prepare highly qualified computer engineers who will be equipped with extensive knowledge in design, development and operation of computer hardware, as well as in the development of computer software.

To this end, it intends to well-pad its students with broad knowledge of computer hardware, electronic devices, their technical characteristics, and related physical processes, as well as computational and engineering skills for using various ways and methods for their improvement. At the same time, the program aims to develop the professional skills of the students that will allow them to have successful careers in computer engineering.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are:

  • To have a successful career, including leadership opportunities, in the computer engineering profession;
  • To solve advanced technological problems and become technical leaders in their field of specialization;
  • To continue learning through graduate courses, seminars, and research to stay current with the profession as it evolves and expands.

Career opportunities

  • High-Tech Companies;
  • Automotive Industry;
  • Manufacturing plants;
  • Computer and Electronics Service;
  • Smart systems;
  • IOT;
  • Telecommunications;
  • Medical and Biolabs;
  • Tech Startups;
  • Hardware R&D.

 

The Curriculum at a Goal

The curriculum of Computer Engineering is divided into 8 semesters and takes 4 years to complete.

8 Semesters, 244 ECTS (1 ECTS: 25 hours)

  • Free-elective Component: General Module – 82 ECTS;
  • Major – 162 ECTS (including 42 ECTS electives).

Academic Degree: The Degree of Bachelor of Computer Engineering

Information

Faculty:  Faculty of Business, Technology and Education

Programme: Computer Engineering (Major) 

Awarded academic degree/qualification: Bachelor of Computer Engineering

Program Duration/ECTS Credits 

8 Semesters, 244 ECTS (1 ECTS: 25 hours)
● Free Component: General Module – 88 ECTS;
● Major – 156 ECTS (including 36 ECTS electives).

Language of instruction: Georgian

The Date of Program development and Update

The program was launched in 2017 and recently updated in 2022. Subject to periodic review changes to the curriculum might be introduced prior to the beginning of each academic year. 

Admission Requirements to the Program

Georgian citizens must pass the Unified National Exams. Admission for the program requires minimal competence levels in the following Unified National Exams:
● English Language – 30% + 1;
● Georgian Language determined by National Assessment and Examinations Centre – 25%+1;
● Mathematics – 30% + 1 or Physics – 30%+1.

Program Objectives

The aim of the bachelor program is to prepare highly qualified computer engineers who will be equipped with extensive knowledge in design, developing and operation of computer hardware, as well as in the development of computer software. To this end, it intends to well-pad its students with broad knowledge of computer hardware, electronic devices, their technical characteristics and related physical processes, as well as computational and engineering skills for using various ways and methods for their improvement. At the same time, the program aims to develop the professional skills of the students that will allow them to have successful careers in computer engineering.

Program Educational Objectives:
The objectives of the Computer Engineering program are to produce graduates who within 3-5 years after graduation, will be able to:
Objective 1: Graduates will have practical skills in modern engineering and contribute to the development of society.
Objective 2: Graduates will have the professional skills necessary for employment, who will be able to make engineering and technological decisions with high technical and ethical standards;
Objective 3: Graduates will have the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to continue learning and acquire new knowledge in a changing professional field.

Teaching Methods

● Interactive lectures and seminars;
● Written and Oral methods;
● Practical work;
● Laboratory work;
● Active learning methods;
● Discussion and Debates;
● Analysis and synthesis;
● Problem-based learning;
● Individual and group work;
● Flipped Classroom;
● Brainstorming and reflection;
● Projects

Note: Specific teaching methods are identified and listed in each course syllabus

Program Structure

All students admitted to the bachelor program are required to accumulate 244 ECTS to be awarded their Bachelor’s Degree
in Computer Engineering.
8 Semesters, 244 ECTS (1 ECTS: 25 hours)
● Free Component: General Module – 88 ECTS;
● Major – 156 ECTS (including 36 ECTS electives).

 Senior Design Project
The bachelor program in Computer Engineering culminates with a Senior Design Project (12 ECTS). The main purpose of the design experience is to prepare students for the real-world challenges in the field of Computer Engineering by allowing them to use their problem-solving skills to find engineering design solutions to industry problems. The students will also develop their managerial skills through planning, design and meeting deadlines together with industry participation. Finally, students will improve their communication, presentation and teamwork skills during these practical components of the program.

Senior-design teams will under the supervision of a faculty mentor/supervisor and with an agreed industry sponsor that will be involved in the forerunning semester for collaboration with the students in the Project Concept Development phase and in the final semester as Project Reviewer. Even though students will be working in groups, each student will need to
submit an individual activity report showing which tasks they have been assigned by the group and approved by the Faculty advisor and how they have managed to complete their individual tasks. All group members will also assess each other anonymously against such criteria as active involvement/contribution, availability and ability to meet team set deadlines.

Necessary Auxiliary Conditions /Resources For Learning

Teaching and learning resources:
● Classes;
● Computer labs;
● Computing Centre;
● Electrical and Electronic Engineering teaching laboratories;
● Ilia State University Library;
● Electronic platform of the University – Argus; 
● E-Learning, Turnitin;
● Data Center;
● Teaching Staff Development Center (TSDC).
● Scientific Databases.
Partner organizations, supporting the development and implementation of the program:
● San Diego State University;
● Edison LTD;
● Innotec LTD;
● Kartli Generation LTD.
● Idea Design Group LTD;
● Ozorix LTD.

Student Assessment   

Student assessment should be based on a 100-point grading scale:
(A) 91-100 Excellent
(B) 81-90 Very Good
(C) 71-80 Good
(D) 61-70 Satisfactory
(E) 51-60 Sufficient
(FX) 41-50 Unsatisfactory – meaning a student needs more effort to pass an examination and is given an extra chance to
pass an additional examination through independent work.
(F) Failure – 40 and less of the maximum of grades, meaning the student’s effort is not enough and he has to learn the
subject anew.
Note: Assessment components and criteria are detailed in the syllabus of each course. 

Employment Opportunities

Program graduates will be qualified to pursue their professional careers in:
● High-Tech Companies;
● Automotive Industry;
● Manufacturing plants;
● Computer and Electronics Service;
● Smart systems;
● IOT;
● Telecommunications;
● Medical and BioLabs;
● Tech Startups;
● Hardware R&D.
Also, the graduates of the program can continue their academic studies at a master level.