العربية Guiding Study Plan for Information Technology
Academic Year 1447 AH — 2025/2026 AD
Faculty: Computing and Information Technology
Department: Information Technology
Academic Program: Information Technology
I. Basic Program Information (Based on Old Plan)
1. Course Distribution:
| Total | University Requirements | Faculty Requirements | Department Requirements | Specialization Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | Elective | ||||
| 51 Courses | 10 | 17 | – | 20 | 4 |
2. Credit Hour Distribution:
| Total Hours | University Requirements | Faculty Requirements | Department Requirements | Specialization Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | Elective | ||||
| 134 Hours | 19 | 48 | – | 55 | 12 |
3. Hour Classification:
| Description | Lecture | Tutorial | Practical | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Hours | 84 Hours | 11 Hours | 39 Hours | 134 Hours |
II. Basic Program Information (Based on New Plan)
Proposed Accreditation Body: (Locally: CAQA-YEMEN, Internationally: ABET)
• Credit Hours according to Accreditation Standards:
| Description | Univ. | Faculty | Dept. | Specialization | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comp. | Elec. | |||||
| Max Limit | Final determination based on ABET standards and Ministry regulations | Developed Plan | ||||
• Benchmarking with International Universities:
| Reference Universities | University Req. | Faculty Req. | Spec. (Comp/Elec) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry References | 12-19 | 40-50 | 60-70 | 130-136 |
🎓 Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.Sc. IT)
⏳ Study Duration
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Total Credit Hours
138
Study Plan Components (Table 1)
| No. | Requirement Type | Credit Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | University Requirements | 19 | General culture, language, and life skills |
| II | Faculty Requirements | 26 | Computing fundamentals and basic sciences |
| III | Compulsory Specialization Requirements | 75 | In-depth specialized knowledge and skills |
| IV | Optional Specialization Requirements | 18 | Elective courses for track deepening |
| Total Program Credit Hours | 138 | Credit Hours | |
A. University Requirements (19 Credit Hours) — Table 2
| # | Code | Course Name | Credit Hours* | Pre-req | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | T | P | C | ||||
| 1 | BUST01 | Skills of Holy Quran Recitation & Tajweed | – | – | 1 | 1 | – |
| 2 | BUST02 | English Language Skills (1) | 2 | – | – | 2 | – |
| 3 | BUST03 | Arabic Language Skills (1) | 2 | – | – | 2 | – |
| 4 | BUST04 | Life Skills | 1 | – | 1 | 2 | – |
| 5 | BUST05 | Islamic Culture | 2 | – | – | 2 | – |
| 6 | BUST06 | English Language Skills (2) | 2 | – | – | 2 | – |
| 7 | BUST07 | Arabic Language Skills (2) | 2 | – | – | 2 | – |
| 8 | BUST08 | National Culture | 2 | – | – | 2 | – |
| 9 | BUST09 | Computer Skills | – | – | 2 | 2 | – |
| 10 | BUST10 | The Arab-Israeli Conflict | 2 | – | – | 2 | – |
| TOTAL | 15 | – | 4 | 19 | – | ||
B. Faculty Requirements (26 Credit Hours) — Table 3
| # | Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Pre-req | Co-req | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | T | P | C | |||||
| 1 | BCIT01 | Mathematics | 2 | 1 | – | 3 | – | – |
| 2 | BCIT02 | Probability and Statistics | 2 | 1 | – | 3 | BCIT01 | – |
| 3 | BCIT03 | Introduction to Computer | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | – | – |
| 4 | BCIT04 | Programming and Problem Solving | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | – | BCIT03 |
| 5 | BCIT05 | Professional Ethics | 2 | – | – | 2 | 90 CH Done | – |
| 6 | BCIT06 | Web Design | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BCIT04 | – |
| 7 | BCIT07 | Scientific Research Methodology | 2 | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| 8 | BCIT08 | Graduation Project (1) | 1 | – | 2 | 3 | 90 CH Done | BCIT10 |
| 9 | BCIT09 | Graduation Project (2) | 1 | – | 2 | 3 | BCIT08 | – |
| 10 | BCIT10 | Internship | – | – | 1 | 1 | 90 CH Done | – |
| TOTAL | 16 | 2 | 8 | 26 | – | |||
C. Compulsory Program Requirements (75 Credit Hours) — Table 5
| # | Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Pre-req | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | T | P | C | ||||
| 1 | BIT102 | Calculus | 2 | 1 | – | 3 | BCIT01 |
| 2 | BIT103 | Discrete Mathematics | 2 | 1 | – | 3 | BCIT01 (Co-req) |
| 3 | BIT106 | Fundamentals of IT | 3 | – | – | 3 | BCIT03 |
| 4 | BIT202 | Computer Programming | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BCIT04 |
| 5 | BIT203 | Object Oriented Programming | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT202 |
| 6 | BIT204 | Data Structures & Algorithms | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT202 |
| 7 | BIT301 | Digital Logic Design | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT103 |
| 8 | BIT304 | Principles of Computer Networks | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | – |
| 9 | BIT302 | Computer Org. & Architecture | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT301 |
| 10 | BIT501 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 | – | – | 3 | BCIT03 |
| 11 | BIT206 | Web Development | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BCIT06 |
| 12 | BIT208 | Mobile App Programming | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT203 |
| 13 | BIT305 | Network Management & Protocols | 3 | – | – | 3 | BIT304 |
| 14 | BIT207 | Visual Programming | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT203 |
| 15 | BIT401 | Principles of Database | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BCIT04 |
| 16 | BIT402 | Database Systems | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT401 |
| 17 | BIT502 | Information Security | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT202 |
| 18 | BIT503 | Introduction to AI | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT204 |
| 19 | BIT403 | Systems Analysis and Design | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT401 |
| 20 | BIT404 | Database Management | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT402 |
| 21 | BIT303 | Operating Systems | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT302 |
| 22 | BIT601 | IT Project Management | 3 | – | – | 3 | BIT106 |
| 23 | BIT208 | Human Computer Interaction | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT207 |
| 24 | BIT405 | Enterprise Resource Planning | 3 | – | – | 3 | BIT601 |
| 25 | BIT306 | Cloud Computing | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT305 |
| TOTAL | 55 | 2 | 18 | 75 | – | ||
D. Optional Program Requirements (18 Credit Hours) — Table 6
The student selects 18 credit hours from the following list:
| # | Code | Course Name | L | T | P | C | Pre-req |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BITL01 | Multi-Platforms App Dev | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BCIT03 |
| 2 | BITL02 | IT Governance | 3 | – | – | 3 | BIT106 |
| 3 | BITL03 | Multimedia & Internet Apps | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BCIT06 |
| 4 | BITL04 | IT Entrepreneurship | 3 | – | – | 3 | BIT106 |
| 5 | BITL05 | Introduction to Data Science | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BCIT02 |
| 6 | BITL06 | IoT Concepts and Applications | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT304 |
| 7 | BITL07 | Mobile & Wireless Tech | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT304 |
| 8 | BITL08 | Data Center Infrastructure | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT305 |
| 9 | BITL09 | E-Business Apps Development | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT206 |
| 10 | BITL10 | Selected Topics in IT | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | – |
| 11 | BITL11 | Data Science & Big Data Analytics | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BITL05 |
| 12 | BITL12 | Systems Integration | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT403 |
| 13 | BITL13 | Network Routing and Switching | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT305 |
| 14 | BITL14 | Information Auditing & Assurance | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT502 |
| 15 | BITL15 | Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking | 2 | – | 1 | 3 | BIT501 |
* L: Lecture | T: Tutorial | P: Practical | C: Credit Hours
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