The Professional BA in Programming study program aims to prepare professional programmers who apply the latest programming achievements to solve software development problems faced by organizations or companies.
Whereas the BSc program in Computer Science and Software Engineering prepares the student for all the stages that a product goes through, in contrast, the Professional Bachelor in Programming focuses
only on the coding/product development part. As a professional program, the curriculum creates more space for students interested only in the field of development/programming to understand the most basic to advanced programming concepts. It enables students to specialize their skills in more programming languages and different languages scripting, developing desktop, web, and mobile applications, learning about programming techniques and strategies, etc.
The mission of the BA Professional Programming program is to “equip students with the latest professional knowledge and skills in the field of programming, which enable students to successfully serve the labor market and society not only in the country but also in the international arena for the development, implementation, maintaining and providing quality software solutions.”
Upon successful completion of the professional BA Program in Programming, students are expected to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and competences:
Knowledge
Skills
Competences
Bachelor studies in BA Professional in Programming have the right to enrol all those candidates who have completed secondary education, possess the necessary documentation, and fulfil the minimum admission criteria determined by the Senate. According to Article 5 of the Regulations for Bachelor Studies, the conditions for admission to Bachelor studies are:
The number of study places according to the decision of the KAA is 100 students per academic year.
Per the Regulation for Bachelor Studies at AAB College, recognition of qualifications and transfer of studies are governed by Articles 6, 7, and 8 of this regulation. These articles outline the conditions, criteria, and procedures for admitting students from other higher education institutions, the transfer process, and the recognition and equivalence of previously studied courses.
Studies in the BA Professional program in Programming last 3 years (6 semesters) and comprise a total of 180 ECTS, with 60 ECTS per year and 30 ECTS per semester.
Upon completion of the studies, students are awarded the academic title Professional Bachelor in Programming.
Students graduating from the Professional BA Program in Programming gain competencies in programming, databases, algorithms and data structures, object-oriented programming, as well as in web and mobile application development. These competencies enable them to work in various technical and creative roles within the ICT sector.
Upon completion of their studies, graduates are prepared for positions such as:
The main assessment methods in the professional BA Program in Programming include written exams or in-class tests, which encourage critical thinking and the ability to apply, analyze, and evaluate learned concepts; individual assignments requiring the development of code, platforms, databases, and software applications; laboratory tasks where students create projects demonstrating mastery of programming principles and problem-solving skills; oral presentations that assess communication and transferable skills; practical work, where students engage in real professional activities and are evaluated through a mentor-completed assessment form at the practice site; as well as the dissertation, which involves completing an independent project from problem identification to analysis, discussion of findings, and formulation of recommendations.
DROP OUT <15%
EMPLOYMENT >90%
STUDENT SUCCESS IN EXAMS 8.5
Students at AAB College, in accordance with the Statute and the Regulation for BA Studies, have the right to:
Additionally, students have the right to submit complaints and requests regarding any aspect of the teaching process, assessment, or any other issues that they believe may hinder their academic development and well-being while studying at the college.
At AAB College, students are considered equal partners in the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality assurance processes. They actively participate in every working group or workshop that discusses policymaking, strategic planning, and decision-making. Specifically, students engage in quality assurance procedures through the following activities:
