Department of Computer Science

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IMEH JONAH UMOREN

Head Of Department

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You are welcome to the Department of Computer Science, Akwa Ibom State University, the foremost State University in Nigeria. The department is renowned for innovative research and academic standard and strive to solve societal problems at the regional, national and global level using Computing tools as an enabler to digitalization and digital transformation. Indeed, we are privileged to have gifted students and we strive to educate them to become prospective leaders in ICT and Computing Science.

The Department offers academic programmes at the Bachelor of Science, Post Graduate Diploma and Master’s degrees in various specialties in Computer Science. The design and delivery of these programmes are guided by educational research values and excellent practices and are governed by principles for good service delivery and community accessibility. The Department imparts the knowledge and skills necessary for students to be talented and lead across industries and organizations in a high technological perspective. 
Building on the University's extraordinary basis of Science and Technology with entrepreneurship and Social Science development education. The department is pioneering this global effort of developing innovative research and effective teaching environments. The department endeavours to stride with the rapid changes and growths of high technologies and produces High-Quality graduates for the country and the world at large in computing science, ICT, Cyber Security and privacy as well as Data Science Analytics. 

Basically, our strategy is centered around people, where Excellence and Integrity, Quality Assurance, Enhancement, Social Justice, Delight and Esteem as well as Outreach are the core values that guide all our activities. We are keen to improve the range of our staff and students’ population. The department focus on diversity which is seen as the metric for shaping the future of higher education in Nigeria.
The Department of Computer Science is defined by its people. Hence, we warmly welcome future students, researchers and professionals from all over Nigeria and across the globe.

Mission Statement
 
In keeping with the mission of Akwa Ibom State University, the Department of Computer Science strives for excellence in providing qualitative education and community service through pragmatic teaching, productive research and learning methods that will enable the student acquire knowledge and skill sets necessary for solving problems in addition to promoting esteem for diversity and sustainable socio-economic development in an age of global community. 
 
Vision Statement
 
The vision of the department is to be a global influence in human capacity development through innovative academic programmes and cutting edge research in computing and through intellectually stimulating and technology enabled learning environment that guarantee students of all ability levels are well equipped to meet the challenges of education with a model drive towards impacting the society. 

The core values guiding the department are:

  • EXCELLENCE and INTEGRITY - We strive for excellence in computing education and research that is grounded in integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • QUALITY ASSURANCE: Quality assurance of academic programmes in the department through performance Evaluation and disciplinary accreditation.
  • ENHANCEMENT: Continuous programme and curriculum improvement through assessment of programme with educational objectives and student outcomes. 
  • SOCIAL JUSTICE - A diverse and inclusive culture promotes both individual and collective successes. We endavour to have a diversity of people with various backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and also to responsible maintaining equality and social justice without prejudice across the divide.   
  • DELIGHT and ESTEEM – We create an environment where people feel treasured, valued, trusted and supported while pursuing their passion for excellence and collaboration. 
  • OUTREACH - Our commitment to serve Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria and the world requires a culture that values engagement with communities outside of academia. We strongly believe that the quality of our research and education is enhanced by interactions with industry, government, Society and educators at all levels.

Departmental Information



Admission Requirement

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Course Structure

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Our Staff


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Dr. Godwin Okon Ansa

Senior Lecturer

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Mr Idorenyin Akwaowo Amaunam

Lecturer II

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Mrs. Idara Ifiok James

Lecturer I

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Dr. IMEH JONAH UMOREN

Senior Lecturer

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Mr. Otuekong Essiet Ekong

Lecturer II

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Mrs. Blessing Paul Ekong

Lecturer II

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