Information Technology Program

Learning Outcomes:

• Knowledge and Understanding

Upon successful completion of an undergraduate Information technology program, the graduates will be able to:

A1. Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate concepts, theories, mathematical foundations, models and techniques related to Information technology discipline.

A2. Identify the computing desired needs for different computer-based systems, components, processes and human factors, and consider them during the selection, integration, and administration technologies to meet the organization’s goals.

A3. Demonstrate knowledge of computer and communication networks, information technology and networks security, distributed and cloud computing, and operating systems of different platforms.

A4. Explain the information technology policies and procedures, project management methods/tools, data and management information systems, network management, and system integration & architecture.

A5. Describe the principals of programming foundations, data and risk management, web and multimedia applications, system administration tools and techniques, human-computer Interaction, and professional communication.

• Cognitive Skills\Intellectual Skills

Upon successful completion of an undergraduate Information technology program, the graduates will be able to:

B1Propose appropriate information technology-based solutions and integrate them effectively into the user and organization environment.

B2Analyze the impacts of computing on organizational objectives and customer needs, and consider them during the analytical processing, selection, integration, configuration and administration of computer-based systems.

B3Explore and integrate computing products and services to improve the performance of secured computing-based solutions.

B4Evaluate the functions and related issues focusing on information technology solutions to design and develop information technology policies, tools and techniques to achieve administrative policies within a corporate environment.

• Practical and Professional Skills

Upon successful completion of an undergraduate Information technology program, the graduates will be able to:

C1. Employ effectively the concepts, principles of computational approaches, computing systems, communication and modern technologies in the problem-solving process.

C2. Perform required information technology policies and procedures and employ technologies to achieve administrative policies within a corporate environment

C3. Use information technology infrastructure approaches and tools to specify, design, implement, develop and document appropriate solutions.

C4. Administer, control, configure and maintain the organization systems and data security to minimize and handle risks management to enhance organizational performance.

C5. Work effectively on IT-project management, programming skills, implementation or simulation tools, operating systems with different platforms, and different applications including web, mobile and multimedia applications.

• Transferable Skills

Upon successful completion of an undergraduate Information technology program, the graduates will be able to:

D1. Work effectively within a team or individually to accomplish a common goal

D2. Engage in a life-long self-learning, time management, leadership and communicate effectively with specialists as well as non–specialists to solve organization problems.

D3. Write and present technical reports and deliverables effectively.

D4. Demonstrate efficient skills in IT-project management, research capability, creative thinking and interpersonal relationship skills.

D5. Use the governmental and environmental regulations to develop Information technology policies within an organization based on professional ethics, privacy, security and legal responsibility.