College of Computer Science and Communication in Hunan University has now 1 Doctoral program in Computer Application Technology, 5 Master programs in 2 first-level disciplines (Computer Science and Technology, Information and Communication Engineering),2 Master programs (Master of Engineering in Computer Application, Electronics and Communication Engineering), and 4 Bachelor programs in Computer Science and Technology, Communication Engineering, Information Security and Intelligence Science and Technology.
The college currently has a faculty boosting of 1 member of Chinese Academy of Engineering, 1 Cheung Kong Scholar, 1 Chair Professor, 2 members of Talent Project for the New Century under the Ministry of Education , 17 visiting and part-time Professors, and 86 Full and Associate Professors, most of whom are holders of a doctoral degree.
Since 2002, the college has been associated with the Teaching-in-English Program of Chinese Scholarship Council, educating International Postgraduates in fields of Computer Science and Technology. All the courses are instructed in English, and the assigned textbooks are also in English. At present, there are 47 Professors teaching these courses to International students, 70% of whom have overseas study experience. So far, the college has accepted about 100 International students for Master or Doctoral degree. Some of the graduates are now working in China for large-scale Chinese or International enterprises and companies.
Curriculum for International Students (Master's Degree)
Categories of Courses |
Courses |
Credits |
Credit Hours |
I. Basic Theoretical Courses |
Discrete Mathematics |
4 |
64 |
Programming Language |
3 |
48 |
Advanced Digital Logic Design |
3 |
48 |
Advanced Data Structure and Algorithm |
3 |
48 |
II. Compulsory Courses |
Advanced Computer Operation System |
3 |
48 |
Advanced Computer System Structure |
3 |
48 |
Advanced Computer Networks |
3 |
48 |
Advanced Compiling Technology |
3 |
48 |
Database System |
3 |
48 |
Software Engineering |
3 |
48 |
III. Elective Courses (at least 3 to 6 courses required) |
Advanced Scientific Computation |
3 |
48 |
Computation Theory |
3 |
48 |
Embedded System |
3 |
48 |
Wireless Sensor Networks |
3 |
48 |
Advanced Artificial Intelligence |
3 |
48 |
Multimedia Processing |
3 |
48 |
Network and Information Security |
3 |
48 |
Integrated Circuit Design |
3 |
48 |
Intelligence Information Processing |
3 |
48 |
Internet Technology |
3 |
48 |
(All students can begin degree dissertation after acquiring the required credits.)