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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Twelve computer science courses arranged in four stages — foundations, single-node systems, connectivity and engineering, then advanced frontiers.
$199 one-time12 courses120 creditsSelf-paced100% online
Overview
What the BSCS is
The BSCS is the most structured undergraduate program at ACLAS. Its twelve courses are arranged into four named stages, each building on the last, so that the sequence from first principles to advanced material is explicit rather than implied.
Stage one covers programming readiness: an introduction to computer science, Python fundamentals, and data structures and algorithms. Stage two moves into single-node systems — automata and formal languages, compiler design, and computer systems from a programr's perspective. Stage three is connectivity and engineering practice: networks and web protocols, database systems, and software engineering and architecture. Stage four, the advanced frontier, covers cybersecurity, distributed systems and applied machine learning.
Several courses are explicitly aligned to standard texts — distributed systems to van Steen and Tanenbaum, database systems to Silberschatz, Korth and Sudarshan, and data structures and algorithms to Introduction to Algorithms. Tuition is a one-time USD 199 for 120 credits.
- $199
- One-time tuition
- 12 courses
- 120 credits
- Self-paced
- Typical duration
- English
- Taught in English, online
Curriculum
12 courses, 120 credits
This is the complete published curriculum. Every course listed is required, and there are no elective choices to make.
Stage 1 — Foundation and programming readiness
CS 101-AIntroduce to Computer Science
CS 101-BProgramming Fundamentals (Python)
CS 201Data Structures and AlgorithmsBased on Introduction to Algorithms.
Stage 2 — Exploring single-node systems
CS 250Automata and Formal Languages
CS 310Compiler Design & Principles
CS 313Computer Systems: A Programr's Perspective
Stage 3 — Connectivity and engineering practice
CS 340Computer Networks & Web Protocols
CS 346Database SystemsBased on the Silberschatz, Korth and Sudarshan textbook.
CS 380Software Engineering & Architecture
Stage 4 — Advanced frontiers
CS 411Cybersecurity Principles & Practice
CS 420Distributed SystemsAligned with van Steen and Tanenbaum, Distributed Systems, 4th edition.
CS 460Applied Machine Learning
Learning outcomes
What you should be able to do afterwards
These are the outcomes ACLAS publishes for the BSCS.
- A rigorous theoretical foundation in computer science.
- System-level engineering and optimisation skills.
- Full-stack and network system design capability.
- Working command of advanced areas including machine learning and distributed systems.
Who it suits
Who the BSCS is for
- Students who want an engineering-grade computing degree, not a coding bootcamp.
- Working developers who want formal grounding in the theory behind their practice.
- Career changers with strong mathematical aptitude.
- Anyone preparing for specialisation in AI, systems or security.
Admission requirements
What you need before you start
These are the entry requirements ACLAS publishes for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. They are checked at application rather than at enrollment, so it is worth reading them first.
- A high school diploma or equivalent, including high-school-level mathematics: algebra, functions and logical reasoning.
- Basic computer literacy and the ability to set up a development environment.
- Ability to read technical English — documentation and code comments.
- A computer capable of running Python, compilers and lightweight virtual machines or Docker, on Windows, macOS or Linux, with a stable internet connection.
Program facts
At a glance
Tuition and payment
$199, paid once
Tuition covers every course in the program. There is no per-credit billing and no separate graduation fee.
A 6% processing fee applies to Wintopay, PayPal, Geoswift and Xendit. It does not apply to PayMyTuition, USDT, debit and credit cards, or Western Union.
Installments
| Plan | Payments |
|---|---|
| Two installments | $60 / $139 |
| Four installments | $30 / $40 / $50 / $79 |
Two- and four-installment plans are available for every program. A $2 processing fee is charged per installment, and all fees must be settled before you apply for degree approval.
Optional services
Accreditation and recognition.ACLAS holds institutional accreditation from EAHEA and QAHE, ISO 29995:2021 certification through AQS Certifications, and is a CPD-accredited provider in the United Kingdom. ACLAS is not accredited by the U.S. Department of Education and is not regulated by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC). ACLAS does not admit Georgia residents. Recognition of ACLAS credentials varies by jurisdiction, institution and employer — read the full record.
Questions
BSCS questions
The questions applicants ask about this program specifically.
What mathematics do I need before starting the BSCS?
High-school-level mathematics: algebra, functions and logical reasoning. The first stage then builds programming and algorithmic foundations from that base.
What computer do I need?
ACLAS states that you need a machine capable of running Python, compilers and lightweight virtual machines or Docker — Windows, macOS or Linux are all acceptable — plus a stable internet connection.
How is the BSCS structured?
Twelve courses in four stages: foundations and programming readiness, single-node systems, connectivity and engineering practice, and advanced frontiers. Each stage builds on the one before it.
What does the BSCS cost?
USD 199 as a one-time payment for 120 credits, with an installment option carrying a USD 2 fee per installment.
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