Information Technology Program 

The specialization of information and communications technology (ICT) is one of the most important requirements of the local market in the modern era, as new increasing challenges around the world require advanced skills to meet the demands of modern industries based on computers and digital technologies.

Computer systems, applications and technologies are involved in all aspects of life. Therefore, the need for professionals trained in computer applications is essential to keep pace with the information revolution and meet the demands of the labour market.

The program of Information and Communication Technology consists of various academic courses   covering different computer applications It also includes programming and research modules designed to address real-world local market problems. This program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyse, develop and program ICT systems in any governmental or private organizations.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

  1. To enhance problem-solving abilities based on creative thinking and fundamental engineering knowledge.

  2. To enhance the ability to design and analyse ICT systems.

  3. To enhance professional, field-based skills and the ability to acquire new technologies.

  4. To improve teamwork and communication skills.

  5. To enhance global capacity.

Program outputs

  1. Basic knowledge:

The ability to apply technology such as mathematics, basic science, computer science, and basic engineering to various engineering technology problems in the field of information and communication technology.

  1. Experiments and practices:

The ability to plan and implement experiments and practices and use the results to solve technology problems and apply engineering fundamentals in the field of ICT.

  1. Data search:

The ability to select appropriate data needed to implement basic ICT engineering technology problems, and derive a usage plan from the data.

  1. Tools application:

The ability to select and use new technologies and tools needed to implement fundamental engineering problems in the field of ICT.

  1. Design:

The ability to design fundamental ICT engineering problems under realistic constraints.

  1. Teamwork:

The ability to work effectively in a team and distribute roles and responsibilities.

  1. Communication:

The ability to communicate effectively with team members: subordinates and superiors.

  1. Social impacts:

The ability to understand the social impact of engineering technology solutions on health, safety, economy, environment and sustainability in ICT.

  1. Professional ethics:

The ability to actively participate in implementing ethical guidelines and social responsibilities related to the work environment.

  1. Lifelong learning:

The ability to recognize the necessity of lifelong learning and acquire self-learning skills

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Enhance problem-solving, creative thinking, and fundamental engineering knowledge.

  • Use experiments and practices to gain further experience in problem-solving.

  • Utilize data research to improve problem-solving.

  • Learn more about various tools and applications (websites, blogs, and competition boards)

  • Clearly design problem-solving concepts before implementation.

  • Identify the social implications of problem-solving.

  • Identify strengths and weaknesses in design and analytical skills within the field of information and communication technology (ICT).

  • Identify the social impacts of ICT.

  • Understand how data research can enhance field-based professional skills and the ability to acquire new technologies.

  • Realize different applications to demonstrate how data research enhances field-based professional skills and the ability to acquire new technologies.

  • Identify professional ethics that strengthen field-based professional skills and the ability to acquire new technologies.

  • Understand how lifelong learning can enhance field-based professional skills and the ability to acquire new technologies.

  • Improve teamwork and communication skills among students.

  • Enhance the global capacity for teamwork.

  • Enhance communication to improve global capacity.

Knowledge and Understanding:

  1. Understanding the fundamentals and rules of professional practice and the prevailing methods and systems of interaction in work organizations.

  2. Familiarity with linguistic structures and basic knowledge of mathematics and physics to solve some technical problems in the field of information technology.

  3. Understanding the principles of statistical methods, as well as measurement and analysis tools, and their use in measuring instruments.

  4. Understanding computer fundamentals and modern applications of microprocessors and control devices in the field of information technology.

  5. Knowledge of the fundamentals of information technology, systems, databases, and their applications in the fields of computers, networks, and software.

  6. Familiarity with the functions of the basic computer electronic components.

  7. Understanding the functions and characteristics of local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) systems.

  8. Knowledge of safety and security rules in the work environment.

Cognitive Skills:

  1. Explaining the natural characteristics of IT failures.

  2. Logical thinking to solve technical problems and diagnose IT failures.

  3. Collecting, analysing, and presenting data in a way that clarifies its meaning.

  4. Planning, organizing, and managing work hours within assigned IT responsibilities, in accordance with occupational safety rules.

  5. Using database programs and analysing their output.

  6. Explaining the functions of basic computer components.

  7. Describing the operating theory and components of computer networks.

  8. Analysing the performance of local and wide area networks.

  9. Choosing appropriate terms to express the effects of data.

  10. Familiarity with the basic rules of writing technical reports.

Skills:

  1. Professional and Practical Skills:

  • Reading and interpreting standard digital circuit diagrams and technical drawings for computers.

  • Following instructions, guidelines, and procedures governing work in the field of information technology.

  • Maintaining and repairing computers and networks and writing technical reports.

  • Effectively utilizing and managing financial and human resources in the field of information technology.

  • Working with systems used to manage computer assembly operations.

  • Using information systems analysis and design in software development.

  • Using technical terms related to the field of information technology.

  • Working with measuring instruments and modern technological methods in the field of information technology.

  • Actively participating in implementing ethical guidelines related to the work environment.

  • Assembling, installing, and maintaining local and global computer networks.

  • Using databases in scientific, administrative, and financial information systems.

  • Understanding the physical characteristics of data transmission methods.

  • Maintaining and operating computers.

  1. General Skills:

  • Learning and acquiring self-learning skills.

  • Analysing problems and making right decisions.

  • Working effectively in a team and distributing roles and responsibilities.

  • Communicating and negotiating effectively with subordinates and superiors.

  • Basic computer and networking skills.

  • Writing technical reports in accordance the nature of the work and specialization.

  • Application of safety rules.