To keep pace with rest of the world, Bangladesh is making computers an integral part of industry and management. The history of the use of computers in Bangladesh is recent. In a short time computers have proven their viability in industry and commerce. The demand for qualified software professionals is increasing as the demand for faster, less expensive, smaller and more accessible software is increasing day by day.

The B.Sc (Major) degree in Computer Science of Independent University , Bangladesh , has been tailor-made keeping in mind the background of the students and the future needs of the country. The curriculum is flexible enough to meet the needs of students who want to become software specialists as well as the needs of students who want to pursue graduate studies either at IUB or elsewhere. The curriculum is strong enough to fulfill any internationally acceptable accreditation.

Computer Science graduates of IUB will have an excellent understanding of the subjects in their major and strong foundation of analytical skills. The allied fields of minor in Computational Mathematics and studies in liberal arts (humanities and social science) will give the student an excellent blend of issues involving technology as well as society. This will greatly help the students either to start their own business, work as software professionals, or to move forward for higher studies. The instruction methods will include class lectures supported by assignments, laboratory sessions, tutorials, field study, field trips and projects. The instructors are academicians as well as professionals who bring real life experience to the classroom. This helps ensure that students will be capable of extending the theoretical knowledge of the classroom to practical problem solving at work.