Architects Managing the Power of Data: Backend Engineers
The Backend Engineering program trains experts who build the invisible but most critical part of web applications. It offers an ideal education for those who want to design secure, scalable and high-performance systems.
About The Backend Engineer Program
Backend Engineering covers a wide range of technical areas from database management to API architectures, server-side programming to microservices. Students are introduced to popular backend technologies, while being equipped with the fundamentals of databases, services, authentication systems and distributed structures.
Throughout the program, students are exposed to applications based on real-world scenarios, performance- and security-oriented project work to meet the basic needs of enterprise systems. This education trains engineers who not only write code, but also manage the system they write in a sustainable, optimized and secure manner.
In addition, the program offers a well-rounded development covering software architecture, debugging, testing processes and version control systems. Graduates can either work as backend developers in large-scale companies or start their own projects as freelancers or entrepreneurs.
Program Courses: 64 credits
Year One
| Semester - I | Credits |
|---|---|
Introduction to Backend Programming (Node.js) | 4 Credits |
Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 Credits |
Basic Database Management | 3 Credits |
HTTP, Server Structures and Web Architecture | 3 Credits |
Technical English I | 2 Credits |
Version Control in Software (Git) | 2 Credits |
| Semester - II | Credits |
|---|---|
RESTful API Development | 4 Credits |
Authentication and Security Basics | 3 Credits |
Introduction to NoSQL Databases (MongoDB) | 3 Credits |
Linux Basics and CLI Usage | 2 Credits |
Technical English II | 2 Credits |
Backend Application Development Project I | 3 Credits |
Year Two
| Semester - III | Credits |
|---|---|
Microservice Architecture and Docker | 4 Credits |
Software Testing and Debugging Techniques | 3 Credits |
Advanced Database Management | 3 Credits |
Cache Systems and Performance Optimization | 2 Credits |
Backend Application Development Project II | 4 Credits |
| Semester - IV | Credits |
|---|---|
DevOps Fundamentals and CI/CD Processes | 3 Credits |
Scalability and Cloud Computing Introduction | 3 Credits |
Web Security and Vulnerability Analysis | 2 Credits |
Final Project: Backend System Design | 4 Credits |
Freelancing and Career Management | 2 Credits |
Testimonials
This program equips students with the foundational mindset of system-level thinking. It's not just about writing backend code—it's about understanding architecture, scalability, and long-term sustainability.
Dr. Sven Richter
Distributed SystemsThe curriculum strikes an excellent balance between performance, security, and real-world application. It's exactly what a modern backend engineer needs.
Dr. Priya Rao
API Security and Data SystemsWith hands-on projects and container-based microservices training, students graduate with skills that align closely with industry needs. It’s a forward-thinking program.
Dr. Nabil El-Karim
Software EngineeringBackend Engineering here is more than coding—it’s infrastructure, reliability and scale. That kind of understanding creates engineers who build systems that last.