Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
AED 1,392 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* total CRHs: 123
Key Summary
Introduction
The mission of the Information Technology program is to:
Provide quality education in the field of information technology based on internationally recognized standards for undergraduate programs; Produce information technology professionals who can deploy efficiently IT technologies and implement IT solutions according to market and society needs, particularly in the UAE and Gulf region; and Prepare individuals for lifelong learning and research.
Program Educational Objectives
The program educational objectives (Goals) of BSIT are as follows:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program will have the following characteristics within a few years of graduation:
- PEO 1: Apply their acquired skills and knowledge in information technology to pursue a rewarding and successful career in the public sector, private sector, or academia locally or globally.
- PEO 2: Act as effective individuals or leaders who can address information technology-related technical, business, or ethical challenges.
- PEO 3: Engage in life-long learning and professional development through self-study, professional, or graduate studies in information technology or related fields.
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Curriculum
Graduation requirements
Students are eligible for a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology/Networking & Security after the completion of 123 credit hours, which normally takes eight semesters (not counting summer semesters). In addition, students must undertake 16 weeks of internship experience (can be divided into two 8-week periods) with at least 30 contact hours per week) which is equivalent to 3 credit hours. The minimum accumulative grade point average for graduation is 2.0.
Curriculum Structure and Credit Hours
The B.Sc. degree in Information Technology requires the completion of 120 credit hours. In addition, the student is required to complete an internship program for 16 weeks at the end of the program. This internship experience is equivalent to three credit hours making the total completion requirement 123 credit hours.
Semester 1
- ISL114 Islamic Culture
- UEL 1 University Elective 1
- ARB113/ARB116 Arabic Written Expression / Arabic as a Foreign Language
- ENG104 Advanced English Writing
- EMS112 Emiratis Studies
Semester 2
- INT101 Calculus for Information Technology
- INT100 Introductory Programming
- UEL 2 University Elective 2
- INT103 IT in Business
- STA112 Statistics (Science)
Semester 3
- INT202 Discrete Mathematics
- INT203 Computer Organization
- UEL 3 University Elective 3
- INT201 Object-Oriented Programming
- UEL 4 University Elective 4
Semester 4
- INT209 Data Structures
- INT205 Fundamentals of Data Communication and Networking
- INT206 Fundamentals of Web Systems
- INT301 Operating Systems
Semester 5
- INT302 Database Management Systems
- INT303 Fundamentals of Information Security
- INT305 Fundamentals of Software Engineering
- INT322 Web Technologies
- INT311 Advanced Computer Networks
Semester 6
- INN311 Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- INT306 Computer Ethics and Professional Practices
- INT307 IT Project Management
- INT309 Cloud Computing
- INT313 User Interface Design
- INT323 Big Data Technologies
Semester 7
- INT430 Artificial Intelligence
- Major Elective I
- Major Elective II
- INT312 Network Security
- INT419 Network Design and Management
Semester 8
- INT401 Information Technology Project
- INT432 Ethical Hacking
- INT433 Wireless Networks
- Major Elective III
- INT436 Cybersecurity Operations & Analytics
Summer Semester
- INT402 IT Summer Internship
Program Outcome
The Information Technology program, Networking and Security concentration, has adopted ABET Student Learning Outcomes verbatim as its Program Learning Outcomes to comply with ABET requirements as the Information Technology Department plans to apply for ABET accreditation once the program obtains full accreditation status from the CAA as directed by the CAA. The new PLOs read as follows:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- PLO 1: Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- PLO 2: Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- PLO 3: Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- PLO 4: Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- PLO 5: Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- PLO 6: Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals.
- PLO 7: Discuss innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability practices in computing.
- PLO 8: Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Information Technology/Networking & Security program can undertake a variety of job positions at both the technical and managerial levels. Cybersecurity and networking jobs are in high demand, and Job opportunities may include but are not limited to network administrator, network architect, network support specialist, network security architect, cybersecurity engineer, malware analyst, ethical hacker, computer forensics analyst, IT security consultant, and cloud security specialist. Additional job openings may include information security officer, IT resources management, professional IT consultant, professional teacher or trainer, marketing of software and hardware, and pursuing postgraduate study and research.