Overview The Master's Program in Information Technology is offered in response to the increasing demands from the IT industry for graduates of IT professionals, who are equipped with theoretical and practical experience to participate in the development of the IT sector. The program focuses on IT management, cybersecurity, and data science. The program is offered in two parts: the course and the thesis. The course work requires 30 credit hours and the thesis requires 6 credit hours .
The department’s vision, mission and goals :
The department's vision is to be a unique center in education and research in the field of information technology .
The department's mission is to qualify students with modern knowledge and skills in the field of information technology through a commitment to excellence in its graduate academic programs and research capabilities that enable graduates to compete and excel in the local and regional labor market . Section objectives: 1. Contribute effectively to the national plan for information technology in Yemen by providing qualified specialists in the field of information technology .
2. Providing educational programs to produce qualified graduates in the fields of information technology .
3. Filling the gap in the IT industry with individuals specialized in IT solutions .
4. Providing an environment that enables students and department members to contribute to the development of knowledge and innovative practice of information technology .
5. Establishing and developing scientific research capabilities and providing opportunities for researchers to participate in scientific activities .
6. Effective contribution to community development and responding to ongoing development challenges .
The program's mission, objectives and results
Program Mission:
The Master's Program in Information Technology seeks to qualify a distinct administrative, academic and research cadres in the field of information technology that contribute to meeting the needs of the local and regional market by providing them with a distinguished educational, learning and research environment .
Program Goals
[1] Providing students with theoretical concepts and research skills that enable them to work in the academic, administrative and research fields in the field of information technology .
[2] Qualifying specialized scientific cadres with a master’s degree in the field of information technology capable of making scientific contributions to solving the problems of the local and regional community .
[3] Developing the student’s ability innovate, , think creatively and , the skills of teamwork, and lifelong learning while adhering to ethical and professional responsibilities .
[4] Motivating graduates to apply information technology tools, skills, and techniques in their current and future work to contribute to community service .
Learning outcomes : Knowledge and understanding skills outcomes : Upon successful completion of the Master’s program in Information Technology, graduates will be able to :
1. Demonstrate an understanding of advanced concepts, theories, models , rules, and techniques related to the field of information technology specialization .
2. Demonstrate knowledge of research techniques and methods used to solve complex information technology problems .
3. Explain advanced policies, procedures, methods, tools and frameworks in managing information technology infrastructure .
4. Identify advanced critical awareness and security aspects of desired user/organization needs for various computer-based systems 5. Express advanced knowledge in data science, which includes data processing, machine learning, data mining, and data visualization .
Cognitive/intellectual skills outcomes : Upon successful completion of the Master’s program in Information Technology, graduates will be able to :
1. Propose appropriate solutions based on information technology and integrate them effectively into the user and organization’s environment .
2. Discuss and compare research methodologies and IT frameworks used to solve complex computing problems .
3. Analyze and design tools, techniques, policies and strategies to evaluate technical solutions for IT management .
4. Investigate cybersecurity needs to protect data integrity, validity, privacy, and security procedures for various computer systems .
5. Study the various sources of information, data sets, and data processes to apply them in structuring, formulating, and visualizing data-based reasoning .
: PILOs of C. Practical and professional skills : Upon successful completion of the Master's program in Information Technology, graduates will be able to :
1. Employ advanced concepts, theories, models, research issues, rules and techniques to solve complex computing problems with industry -
Best Practices and Recognized Standards 1. Conduct research analysis and summarize findings in appropriate context to serve the national and international scientific community 3. Use existing tools, software systems, data management systems, network technologies, web and computing platforms to develop, implement and manage various IT-based solutions .
4. Conduct system assessments using forensic knowledge, technical knowledge, and knowledge of different types of intrusions to develop protection procedures and policies for the organization’s information system .
5. Apply quantitative modeling and data analysis techniques to solve real-world business problems, communicate results, and present results using data visualization techniques .
Basic Learning Outcomes for General and Transferable Skills : Upon successful completion of the MSc in Information Technology programme, graduates will be able to :
1. Work effectively within a team or individually to achieve a common goal 2. Engage in lifelong self-learning, manage time, lead and communicate effectively with specialists as well as non-specialists to solve the organization's problems .
3. Reach a high level of skills in writing and presenting research/project activities .
4. Effectively demonstrate professional, ethical, security and social issues, regulations and responsibilities .
4. Graduate attributes Upon successful completion of the Master’s program in Information Technology, graduates will be able to :
1. Identify, formulate, and analyze problems related to information technology .
2. Analyze the technical and security problems and challenges related to information systems .
3. Creating distinct topics in the fields of modern information technology by following scientific research methodologies .
4. Evaluation of professional, ethical, legal and security problems .
5. Conduct research individually and within a team .
6. Communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences and demonstrate leadership and project management .
7. Conduct literature searches and use databases to reach valid conclusions .
