Strategic directions for the information technology program

program message

Qualifying students in the field of information technology to enable them to compete and excel in the local and regional labor market by providing a stimulating learning environment and qualified staff.


Program Goals
1. To provide students with a strong foundation in the basics of mathematics, science and computer necessary to solve computing and information technology problems.
2. Provide students with the necessary skills to analyze computer problems and provide appropriate solutions.
3. Provide students with the necessary technical skills to design, implement and evaluate computer-based solutions.
4. Encouraging students to participate in lifelong education and to communicate effectively and ethically in various career paths.
5. Motivating students to act as leaders or team members.

Upon successful completion of an undergraduate Information  Technology Program, graduates should be able to:

1.    Demonstrate knowledge of information technology discipline theoretically and practically. 
2.    Identify information technology problems and requirements using computational approaches, modern information technologies, tools and techniques. 
3.    Analyze, design and manage computing-based solutions within the context of information technology discipline to meet the organization’s goals and business objectives. 
4.    Use the acquired knowledge to evaluate, select and manage computing technologies solutions and resources for integrating and securing various information technology solutions. 
5.    Follow the rules of information technology policies development and procedures during the selection, integration, and administration of computer-based systems. 
6.    Describe the impact of information technology competencies on individuals, organizations and society to achieve professionalism. 
7.    Work effectively within a team or individually in planning, implementing, deploying, configuring, maintaining, and managing practices and technology trends of organization's computing infrastructures. 
8.    Use efficiently project management, research capability, leadership, communication, interpersonal relationship and life-long learning skills. 
9.    Demonstrate commitment to ethical, legal, security and social responsibilities as professionals in information Technology.