University of Computer Studies, Mandalay
IT/Computer Studies university in Myanmar
The University of Computer Studies, Mandalay (UCSM) (Burmese: မန္တလေး ကွန်ပျူတာ တက္ကသိုလ်, pronounced [máɰ̃dəlé kʊ̀ɰ̃pjùtà tɛʔkəθò]), located in Mandalay, is an IT university in Myanmar. UCSM, also the second oldest IT university in Myanmar. UCSM is promoted as COE in 2012-2013 Academic Year. UCSM offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in computer science and technology. The majority of its student body is from Upper Myanmar. Administered by the Ministry of Science and Technology, UCSM is the official university for all the Government Computer Colleges in Upper Myanmar, whose students may continue their advanced studies at UCSM.
UCSM is also a Cisco Networking Academy Program.
History
UCSM was established in May 1997 and held its first classes in September that year. Under Myanmar's system of specialized universities, UCSM was the first specialized university in Upper Myanmar for computer science and technology.
Degree programmes
UCSM's main offerings are five-year bachelor's programs in computer science and computer technology. It also offers master's degree programs in applied science and in information science.
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