BSc in Applied Computing and Information Technology (ACIT) - 4 yr

BSc in Applied Computing and Information Technology (ACIT) is a 4-year programme at Royal Thimphu College, a future-oriented programme designed to prepare students for the digital future while nurturing holistic wellbeing and ethical responsibility. With pathways in health informatics, ICT for development, and digital media, and a capstone industry project, the ACIT programme ensures graduates are not only technically skilled but also ethically grounded, socially responsive, and globally relevant.

Shape Bhutan's digital future, where innovation meets responsibility, and technology serves humanity.

Programme Handbook

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Module Structure

YrSemModules
1I
WEB101Foundations of Web Development
PGL101Fundamentals of Programming
CCS101Digital Logic Design
MTH101Discrete Mathematics
HCI101Mindful Technology and GNH
II
DMS101Database Management Systems
PGL102Object-Oriented Programming
CCS102Operating Systems
MTH102Calculus
EAP101Intermediate English for Academic Purposes
2I
DMS202Database Programming
PGL203Data Structures and Algorithms
NET201Network Fundamentals and Services
CCS203Computer Organisation and Architecture
EAP102Upper-Intermediate English for Academic Purposes
II
WEB202Dynamic Front-End Development
NET202System Administration
SDP201Software engineering
MTH203Statistics and Probability
DZG101རྫོང་ཁ་བརྡ་དོན་སྤྲོད་ལེན།
3I
EMT301Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
MAD301Mobile App Development
WEB303Back-end Development
SDP302Systems Analysis and Design
HCI302Human Computer Interaction
II
EMT302Internet of Things
HCI303IT Project Management
BIS301Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
CYS301Introduction to Cyber Security
EDP101Entrepreneurship
4I
EMT403Blockchain Technology and Applications
BIS402Enterprise Systems and Business Context
ITP401Project
RIT401Research Methodology
HCI404IT Laws and AI Ethics
II
ITP402ACIT Capstone Project

Who is it for?

Students passionate about technology, problem-solving, and innovation, who also value wellbeing, ethics, and social responsibility in shaping Bhutan's digital future.

Join us in shaping a digital Bhutan with ACIT, where knowledge meets application, innovation meets responsibility, and technology advances well-being and humanity.

Entry Requirements

Bhutanese Student

  • BHSEC Class XII pass (or equivalent for Bhutanese studying outside Bhutan)
  • For Science Students:
    • • 50% aggregate in best 4 subjects including Mathematics
    • • 45% in Mathematics
    • • Pass in Dzongkha
    • • 50% marks in English
  • For Arts and Commerce Students:
    • • 50% aggregate in best 4 subjects including Business Mathematics
    • • 50% in Business Mathematics
    • • Pass in Dzongkha
    • • 50% marks in English

Non-Bhutanese

  • Passing score on ISCE/BHSEC, or equivalent secondary education certificate from home country
  • For Science Students:
    • • 50% aggregate in best 4 subjects including Mathematics
    • • 45% in Mathematics
    • • 50% marks in English
  • For Arts and Commerce Students:
    • • 50% aggregate in best 4 subjects including Business Mathematics
    • • 50% in Business Mathematics
    • • 50% marks in English