Computer Science & Data
Building digital systems and extracting intelligence from information.
Overview
Computer Science & Data combines core computing concepts with a strong focus on data, statistics, and intelligent systems.
Core subjects
- Introduction to Programming (e.g., Python, Java, C++)
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Discrete Mathematics
- Databases, SQL, and Data Modeling
- Probability and Statistics for Computing
- Data Analysis and Visualization
- Machine Learning Fundamentals
- Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
- Software Engineering and Version Control
- Big Data Tools / Data Engineering Basics (in some programs)
Specializations
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Applied Mathematics and Statistics
- Applied Physics
- Language Engineering
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Career paths
- Software Developer / Software Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Junior Data Scientist
- Backend / Data Platform Developer
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Machine Learning Engineer (with deeper training)
- Product/Data Analyst in Tech Companies
- Technical Consultant
Study snapshot
- Duration
- Typically 3–4 years
- Workload
- High – coding assignments, projects, labs
- Difficulty
- ★★★★☆ — mathematically and conceptually demanding
- Practical components
- Programming projects, data labs, hackathons, team projects
- Internships
- Highly recommended in tech, analytics, or IT departments
Where to study Computer Science & Data in Lebanon
- American University of Beirut: Computer Science – $81,630
- American University of Beirut: Computer Science and Engineering – $153,300
- American University of Culture and Education: Computer Science – $26,500 – $42,400
- American University of Science and Technology: BS in Computer Science – $23,540
- Antonine University: Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science – $23,520
- Antonine University: Computer and Communications Engineering: Software Engineering and Networks – $40,020
- Beirut Arab University: Computer Science – $17,913
- Beirut Arab University: Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Track – $17,913
- Beirut Arab University: Computer Science: Cybersecuity Track – $17,913
- Beirut Arab University: Computer Science: Software Engineering Track – $17,913
- Haigazian University: Computer Science – $32,495
- Holy Spirit University of Kaslik: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – $36,960
- Islamic University of Lebanon: Computer Science – $9,000 – $15,300
- Lebanese American University: Computer Science – $82,984
- Lebanese International University: Computer Science – $21,500
- Lebanese University: Computer Science – $240 per year
- Lebanese University: Data Science – $240 per year
- Middle East University: Computer Science – $20,000 – $22,000
- Modern University for Business and Science: Computer Science – $19,270
- Notre Dame University – Louaize: Bachelor of Science in Business Computing – $41,360
- Notre Dame University – Louaize: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - ABET Accredited Program – $41,360
- Notre Dame University – Louaize: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Computer Graphics and Animation – $41,360
- Notre Dame University – Louaize: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Information Technology – $41,360
- Rafik Hariri University: Computer Science – $21,710
- Université Saint-Joseph: Computer Science for Business – $32,940
- Université Saint-Joseph: Data Science – $34,560
- University of Balamand: Computer Science – $25,115
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