Computer Science Program
Institutions, enterprises, organizations and companies in all sectors, public and private, are directly or indirectly being affected by the overwhelming information flow around the world. The effect goes down to small businesses and even to individuals. Every such unit should be equipped with tools that enable it to survive in such a dynamic world. Ethiopia is no exception and we must get ready to cope up with the influence of the knowledge age in our day-to-day life.
Program Description
Computers play a major role in shaping the information or the knowledge age. They are also becoming essential in almost all activities of human life. Furthermore, with the decline in the price of computer hardware, nations, organizations and individuals that couldn’t afford to have computers some years back can now afford to acquire them. However, the acquisition of the hardware is just one step towards computerization. The most important step is to be able to use them properly. This necessitates for a high number of skilled computer scientists who will develop the necessary applications for the computers, who will administer the computer systems and who will decide on computer system acquisitions of the organizations and all automation processes in general. Institutions, enterprises, organizations and companies in all sectors, public and private, are directly or indirectly being affected by the overwhelming information flow around the world. The effect goes down to small businesses and even to individuals. Every such unit should be equipped with tools that enable it to survive in such a dynamic world. Ethiopia is no exception and we must get ready to cope up with the influence of the knowledge age in our day-to-day life.
Rationale, Objectives, Outcome of the Program
Program Rationale
Students in the course of their degree are exposed to the theoretical foundations in all areas of the field, gain an understanding of the principles that underlie development of systems, apply their knowledge on real life projects and acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to cope with the astonishing rate of change of the specific discipline.
Objectives
The primary objective of the program is to produce a high quality graduate with an entrepreneurial and problem-solving mindset.
Educating and training students for the very dynamic and rapidly changing science and technology market is one the the specific objective of the program.
Program Outcome
Professionals in the field of computer science do have knowledge and skills in software design and implementation, devising new ways of to use computers, developing effective ways to solve computing problems, generating new knowledge through research as in bioinformatics and intelligent systems, presenting findings clearly ,and using computers for the betterment of society.
Admission Requirements
As per the Ethiopian Ministry of Education guidelines and requirements.
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Programs Details
Head of Department
Dr. Obsa Gilo Wakuma, Computer Science Department Head
Short Biography of Dr. Obsa Gilo Wakuma
Dr. Obsa Gilo Wakuma began his academic career as a Graduate Assistant II at Wollega University (WU), Oromia, Ethiopia, from February 22, 2016, to September 11, 2018. He then progressed to a Lecturer role at WU, serving from February 17, 2019, to September 15, 2019. Dr. Obsa further advanced his research expertise as a Research Scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna), India, from September 16, 2019, to December 8, 2023.
Since May 7, 2024, Dr. Obsa has contributed to academia as an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Department at Wollega University, where he also holds the position of Head of the Computer Science Department. His academic journey is marked by a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Patna, with his thesis focused on “Deep Learning Approaches for Efficient Domain Adaptation.” He also holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science and a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Wollega University.
Dr. Obsa’s research spans a broad range of domains, including machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), and cybersecurity. He has published influential research in esteemed journals such as IEEE Access, Expert Systems with Applications, and Pattern Analysis and Applications. As a dedicated academic, he serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals, including IEEE, Information Processing & Management (IPM), and Expert Systems with Applications (ESWA).
In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Obsa is actively involved in teaching, mentoring both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and leading initiatives to elevate WU’s academic and research standards. His long-term vision is to transform Wollega University into a center of excellence in cybersecurity by 2035, contributing to Ethiopia’s and the global academic community’s growth and innovation.