Bachelor of Information Technology (En)

Information Technology (IT) is concerned with studying several areas that are related to user needs in various activities of computing technology. A program in Information Technology was established in 2011/2012 within the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, University of Science and Technology. The program has been evaluated and enhanced twice before, and this is the third development of the program in 2021 to get better outcomes. It is designed to educate students about the current trends in IT that offer better potential for employment. At the same time, students will acquire the core knowledge needed for IT professionals and will have specific knowledge in specialized fields.

The program is structured as a set of core courses that increase students’ chances to find jobs and make careers. The most important development in the program plan focuses on cloud computing and applied data science, which provides students with up-to-date knowledge in these fast-growing fields. Moreover, the IT program supplements the local and regional community with well-educated and competent students by providing them with theoretical and practical knowledge in various areas of information technology, particularly in information technology management, programming, database, web application development, and software engineering, according to international standards, and training them on the latest information technologies that meet the requirements of the local and external labor market.

The Information Technology Program at the University of Science and Technology seeks to prepare distinguished graduates scientifically and professionally, equipped with knowledge and skills in the specialization, as well as skills in scientific research and continuing education to keep pace with technical progress and meet the requirements of the labor market and social responsibility through a stimulating educational environment, efficient staff, developed curriculum, and modern laboratories, in accordance with quality standards and academic accreditation.

The IT program aim to:

1. Provide students with the primary knowledge and skills of scientific and professional fields of information technology.
2. Enable students to analyze and think critically to solve/present modern solutions for labor market and community needs.
3. Acquire students with skills of continuous self-development, scientific research and innovations.
4. Enable students to keep up to date with new technologies and transferable skills.

A – Knowledge and Understanding:

A1. Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate concepts, theories, mathematical foundations, models, and techniques related to the Information technology discipline.
A2. Identify the desired computing needs for different computer-based systems, components, processes, and human factors, as well as considering them during the selection, integration, and administration technologies to meet the organization’s goals.

B – Intellectual Skills:

B1 Propose and integrate appropriate information technology-based solutions according to the user and organization environment.
B2. Analyze the impacts of computing on organizational goals and customer needs, and factor them into the various analytical aspects.
B3. Integrate computing products and services to improve the performance of secured computational solutions.
B4. Evaluate the functions and related issues focusing on information technology solutions to design and develop information technology policies, tools, and techniques.

C – Professional and Practical Skills:

C1. Employ the conceptual computation approaches and systems, communication and modern technologies efficiently for the problem-solving process.

C2. Perform and employ required information technology policies and procedures to achieve administrative rules within a corporate environment.
C3. Use information technology, infrastructure approaches, and tools to specify, design, implement, develop, and document appropriate solutions and administer secure computing technologies to meet user goals.

D- General Skills:

D1. Work independently or in groups to complete tasks using appropriate tools and technologies.
D2. Engage in lifelong self-learning, time management, and leadership activities.
D3. Conduct research in a variety of fields in accordance with his professional responsibilities.

• Knowledgeable: Possesses comprehensive and in‑depth computing knowledge.
• Problem Analyst: Equipped with strong analytical skills to diagnose problems and develop appropriate solutions.
• Technology Solutions Developer: Demonstrates the ability to analyze, design, implement, and evaluate IT solutions.
• Technically Proficient: Skilled in using modern tools and technologies and providing technical support.
• Communicative and Collaborative: Possesses effective communication skills and the ability to work in teams.
• Professionally Committed: Adheres to professional practices and computing ethics.
• Self‑Learner: Dedicated to continuous learning and lifelong self‑development.
• Systems and Network Operator/Administrator: Capable of operating and managing systems, networks, and databases.
• Technical Manager: Holds competencies in managing IT projects and services.