1. Program Objectives

Based in Guangdong and oriented toward the Greater Bay Area, the Computer Science and Technology program proactively adapts to the economic and social development needs of the region, especially the industrial demands of Guangdong’s digital information industry and new-generation information technology industry. It cultivates well-rounded talents with patriotism, sound moral cultivation, and a strong sense of social responsibility who develop comprehensively in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics and labor education. Students will acquire solid general knowledge and professional theoretical foundations in computer science and technology, and proficiently use computer technology, artificial intelligence and big data tools to analyze and solve complex problems in computer software and hardware development and intelligent system development. They are capable of completing core tasks including software research and development, system operation and maintenance, and data processing. Graduates can work in fields such as the Internet, intelligent manufacturing, government informatization and digital services, engaging in software development, system architecture design, data analysis, network security operation and maintenance, and other related jobs. They are high-quality interdisciplinary application-oriented talents with the potential to grow into senior software engineers, system architects and technical directors of data technology.

2. Core Courses

Computer Organization Principles, Data Structures and Algorithms, Fundamentals of Programming, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Database Principles and Applications, Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Technology, Digital Logic Circuits, Java Programming, Python Programming.

3. Career Prospects

Graduates serve the digital media industry and related fields in the Greater Bay Area, mainly covering interactive game entertainment, film and television animation, virtual reality/XR, AIGC content creation and industrial digitalization. Employment opportunities are concentrated in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, radiating to Foshan, Dongguan, Zhuhai and other surrounding cities. Graduates can take up positions including UE5/Unity engine developer, VR/AR application developer, 3D modeling and scene designer, real-time rendering specialist, AIGC content creator, film and television animation producer, new media content planner and operator, interaction designer, technical artist, game developer, and digital cultural tourism project implementer. Outstanding graduates can grow into middle and senior technical and management talents such as technical supervisors, project leaders, technical art directors and creative directors. The major offers promising employment prospects and strong market demand.