Babcock Requirements

PHILOSOPHY
The programmes in the department are based on the philosophy

that the rate of technological development of a nation depends to
a great extent on the size, quality, motivation and orientation of its
science and engineering workforce. It is clear that the computer is
playing a major role in technological advancement of any nation in
this millennium and this will depend largely on the quality and
quantity of electronic and computer scientists.
OBJECTIVES
· Further development of the inquisitiveness of students through
training and research in an atmosphere of intellectual
independence and individual creativity combined with strong
sense of group participation.
· Advancement of scientific knowledge in the area of computer
science.
· The programme, apart from the traditional goal of training
manpower for national development, is also targeted at training
Adventist Faculty. This is expected to reduce the dependence of
the institution on Non-Adventists highly skilled faculty for her
undergraduate programmes and to facilitate the speedy
realization of her educational goals.
· To effectively prepare a generation of men and women for the
challenges in the contemporary global competition driven largely
by Information Technology
· To equip graduates of the programme with necessary theoretical
and practical knowledge and skills needed for hardware and
software research and development.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT TO THE PROGRAMME
Candidates seeking admission into the PhD programme in
Computer Science are required to have a master’s degree in
Computer Science or Information Technology related subject, and
therein they would have obtained at least 4.0 on a 5.0 – point scale
or an average of 60% score. Candidates must submit official
transcript as evidence of this.
Candidates with a CGPA of 3.50 to 3.99 on a point scale of 5.0 or
55% – 55% in their master’s degree may be admitted under
conditional status (provisional) to the PhD programme, provided
that they successfully complete a minimum of 16 additional credits
in Master’s – level coursework in Computer Science of Babcock
University and pass with a minimum of 60% average score or
CGPA of 4.0/5.0 prior to the commencing of any coursework in the
PhD in Computer Science programme.
POLICIES GOVERNING ADMISSION TO A PHD PROGRAMME
a. Regular admission to a PhD programme may be granted when
the applicant presents a Master’s degree in Computer Science,
Information Technology related course from a recognised
university and all other admission requirements including a
Bachelor’s
b. Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology related
course with at least a second class lower division with a CGPA of
3.0/5.0, at least five credits including English and Mathematics at
GCE ordinary level, and a student’s demonstration of intellectual
capacity and maturity etc.
c. Provisional admission to a PhD programme may be granted
when the applicant brings a master’s degree from a recognized
university with a CGPA of 3.5 to 3.99. The candidate must however
complete a minimum of 16 credits at MSc level course-work in
Computer Science of Babcock University and pass with a minimum
of 60% average score or 4.0/5.0 CGPA before commencing any
course-work in the Ph.D Computer Science Program.
Note
A student who has started the PhD programme in another university
may transfer earned credits to a Babcock University PhD programme
in Computer Science in strict compliance with the CPGS policies on
transfer of credits. The Department reserves the right upon approval
of the CPGS to offer or deny admission to prospective applicants
based on existing faculty and staff needs, budgetary considerations,
strategic needs/plans, etc.
SPECIAL NOTES ON SPECIALIZED ELECTIVE COURSES:

 * Each student is required to take a maximum of four (4) elective
courses in all, broken down as follows:
o two (2) elective courses in the first semester of Year 1,
o one (1) elective course in the second semester of Year 1, and
o one (1) elective course in the first semester of Year 2.
 * Each student must take a minimum of two (2) elective courses
from the track that aligns with his/her specialization. The other two
(2) elective courses are to be picked from any other two
specialization tracks that complement the scope of the student’s
thesis, as well as for crossbreeding purposes. Consult with
Program Coordinator and HoD.
 The track from which a student selects the most elective course
credits MUST be the specialization specified on his/her admission
letter. It is required that the thesis of the student should be written
in line with the chosen area of specialization.

† The Research Seminar topics in the second year are to be taken
from the student’s specialization area and should be directed
towards the student’s final research (Thesis).
Biblical Worldview to PhD Research

The PhD thesis of students must include a chapter or section
devoted to the biblical worldview or moral implication of the topic
under investigation.
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES Department: Computer Science Programme:

Computer Science Degree in View:
PGD, M.Sc., PhD Areas of Specialization:
1. Software Engineering
2. Information Security
3. Artificial Intelligence
4. Networking and Telecommunication
5. Human Computer Interaction
6. Bio-Informatics
7. Information Systems
8. IT Project Management
SENG 938 Software Architecture and Component-based Design
SENG 941 Software Re-engineering

SENG 942 Multi-agent Systems and Software Maintenance
SENG 960 Software Development Studio

9. Network and Cyber Security
ized University or 4.00 CGPA on a 5-point scale (or its equivalent on a 4-point scale) may
be admitted. A well-researched PhD proposal of not more than 10 pages in the chosen
area of specialization should be enclosed with the application form
D
A candidate with a good Masters Degree – not less than 60% average score from a
recognized University or 4.00 CGPA on a 5-point scale (or its equivalent on a 4-point
scale) may be admitted. A well-researched PhD proposal of not more than 10 pages in
the chosen area of specialization should be enclosed with the application form

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PHILOSOPHY

The programmes in the department are based on the philosophy

SPECIAL NOTES ON SPECIALIZED ELECTIVE COURSES:

Biblical Worldview to PhD Research

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES Department: Computer Science Programme:

PGD, M.Sc., PhD Areas of Specialization:

4. Networking and Telecommunication

5. Human Computer Interaction

SENG 938 Software Architecture and Component-based Design

SENG 941 Software Re-engineering

SENG 960 Software Development Studio

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