BS Computer Science

Program Overview

GU TECH aims to be an innovation hub for nurturing global technology leaders, focusing on IT product innovation and research. The Computer Science program at GU TECH prepares students for industry from the outset, instilling entrepreneurship and innovation. Faculty engage with industry and conduct research on business and national issues. The BSCS program combines strong theoretical skills with practical experience through the Innovation and Incubation Center (IIC).
Here are the key features:

Earn as you Learn

Students gain early exposure to Computer Science fundamentals and practical IT tools. IIC provides opportunities for students to become freelance IT consultants and commercialize their developed products. Internships and part-time work with local IT companies and software houses offer valuable industry exposure from the initial years of the program.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The BSCS program develops an entrepreneurial mindset through coursework, project-based learning, and exposure to practicing entrepreneurs. It includes courses in leadership, innovation, design thinking, management, marketing, and finance. Students engage in seminars, workshops, exhibitions, events, podcasts, and job fairs to enhance their industry knowledge and skills.

Research & Innovation

The Computer Science program is active in research addressing business and national issues. Key research areas include combating fake news, precision medicine, and socio-economic classification for policy-making. These efforts aim to provide innovative solutions to pressing challenges.

Innovation and Incubation Center (IIC)

IIC fosters research, industrial collaborations, and product commercialization. It supports startups and freelance IT consultants by providing shared workspace and specialized training. IIC collaborates with academic institutions, the IT industry, and international partners in countries like France, China, the USA, the UK, Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, creating a robust network for innovation and professional growth.

Program Structure

Semester 1

Course	Title	Credit Hours
CS-101	Problem Solving & Programming Fundamentals	3
	Non credit (Basic Math I course for non-engineering)
CL-101	Problem Solving & Programming Fundamentals Labs	1
CS-102	Web Technologies (Elective 1)	2
CL-102	Web Technologies I Lab	1
SS-101	Design Thinking	3
GE-103	Functional English	3
CS-103	Discrete Structures	3
	Total	16

Semester 2

Course	Title	Core	Credit Hours
CS104	Object Oriented Programming	X	3
CL104	Object Oriented Programming Lab	X	1
MT101	Calculus and Analytical Geometry	X	3
GE104	Expository Writing	X	3
GE105	Entreprenership	X	3
CS-Elective	Business Process & Analytics (Elective II)	X	3
GE106	Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan	X	2
	Internship 1
	Deficiency course Basic Maths II
	Total		18

Semester 3

Course	Title	Core	Credit Hours
CS201	Data Structures (DS)	X	3
CL201	Data Structures Lab	X	1
CS202	Data Base Systems (DBS)	X	3
CL202	Data Base Systems Labs	X	1
CS203	Introduction to Software Engineering	X	3
MT201	Multivariate Calculus	X	3
GE201	Applied Physics	X	2
GL201	Applied Physics Lab	X	1
	Internship 1
	Total		17

Semester 4

Course	Title	Core	Credit Hours
CS204	Digital Logic Design (DLD)	X	2
CL204	Digital Logic Design Lab	X	1
CS205	Operating Systems	X	3
CL206	Operating Systems Lab	X	1
CS207	Design & Analysis of Algorithms	DS	3
MT202	Linear Algebra	X	3
CS208	Applcation of information & Communication Technologies	X	2
MT203	Probability & Statistics	X	3
	Total		18

Semester 5

Course	Title	Core	Credit Hours
CS301	Artificial Intelligence	X	2
CL301	Artificial Inteliligence (L)	X	1
MT301	Leadership and Innovation	X	3
EN301	Technical & Business Writing	X	2
CS303	Computer Organization and Assembly	DLD	2
CL303	Computer Organization and Assembly Language Lab	DLD	1
GE304	Financial Accounting	X	3
CS304	Theory of Automata	X	3
	Total		17
	Internship II

Semester 6

Course	Title	Core	Credit Hours
CS305	Parallel & Distributed Computing	OS	2
CL305	Parallel & Distributed Computing Lab	OS	1
CS306	Computer Networks	X	2
CL306	Computer Networks Lab	X	1
CS-XXX	CS-Elective III	X	3
SS301	Introduction to Management	X	3
CS307	Information Security	X	2
CL307	Information Security Lab	X	1
CS308	Computer Architecture	X	3
	Total		18

Semester 7

Course	Title	Core	Credit Hours
CS403	Advance Data Base System	DBS	3
GE401	Islamic Studies	X	3
CS410	FYP 1	X	3
CS-XXX	CS Elective IV		3
CS-XXX	CS Elective V		3
GE402	Civics & Community Engagement		1
	Total		16

Semester 8

Course	Title	Core	Credit Hours
GE403	Professional Practices in IT	X	3
CS412	FYP 2	X	3
CS-XXX	CS Elective VI		3
CS-XXX	CS Elective VII		3
	Total		12
	Degree Total – minimum credits		132

CS Specialized Streams

The proposed streams are designed to introduce students to diverse transdisciplinary approaches within Computer Science. They encourage students to explore the methodologies, objectives, and modes of inquiry associated with different areas of specialization.

Build the future with specialized computing skills

The BS Computer Science program at GU Tech allows students to specialize in emerging areas where Computer Science is transforming industries. Choose a pathway aligned with your interests and career goals.
The following courses represent a selection of courses available within each specialization. Students may choose from these and other relevant courses offered by GU Tech, subject to curriculum requirements, course availability, and academic advising.

Sr	Data Analytics & AI	AI in Cybersecurity	FinTech	AI in Healthcare
1	Machine Learning	Data & AI Governance	Financial Markets & Instruments	Healthcare Informatics
2	Deep Learning	Cryptography & Applied Security	Financial Data Analysis	Medical Image Analysis
3	Data Mining & Knowledge Discovery	Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing	Machine Learning for Finance	Bioinformatics
4	Big Data Analytics	Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering	Risk Analytics	Clinical Decision Support Systems
5	Natural Language Processing	AI for Intrusion Detection	Algorithmic Trading	Genomics & Precision Medicine
6	Statistical Modeling & Inference	Digital Forensics	Blockchain & Cryptocurrency	Electronic Health Records Systems
7	Data Visualization & Visual Analytics	Secure Software Development	Digital Banking & FinTech Systems	AI Diagnostics & Predictive Modeling
8	Reinforcement Learning	Ethics & Compliance in AI for Cybersecurity	Payment Systems & Security	Healthcare Data Privacy & Ethics
9	Cloud Computing for AI	Cyber Threat Intelligence	Regulatory Technology (RegTech)	Wearable & IoT Health Technologies
10	AI Ethics & Governance	Security Risk Management	Smart Contracts & Decentralized Applications	Biomedical Signal Processing

Meet Computer Science Faculty

Meet the minds shaping the next generation of technology leaders. Our Computer Science faculty are accomplished researchers, published scholars, and seasoned academics — each bringing deep expertise and a commitment to academic excellence that defines the GU TECH standard.