Program Objective:
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Program will:
- Provide students with a solid background in information technology and its application in a variety of business and technological contexts.
- Develop abilities and skills in the administration of databases, networks, and information systems, to be able to work in complex environments.
- Train students in critical and problem-solving skills to apply in solving business and technological problems.
- Provide students with a thorough understanding of cybersecurity, including cyberattack prevention, intrusion detection, and incident response.
- Train students in a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and its application in the management and analysis of large data sets.
- Provide students with a deep understanding of automation and control systems, their design, implementation, and management.
- Foster critical thinking and students’ ability to communicate their ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
- Train students in communication and teamwork skills to work effectively in business and technological environments.
Program Description:
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Program helps students gain competencies, skills, and in-depth understanding of cutting-edge tools and technologies used in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and automation and control.
The curriculum is designed for leaders who work with software, networks, data mining and analysis, information security, artificial intelligence, industrial process automation and in technological innovation ventures for organizations.
Provide students with a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and its application in managing and analyzing large data sets, in designing and programming control systems to optimize production, and in developing innovative automation solutions.
Students will learn to identify and mitigate security risks, investigate security incidents, and implement controls to protect critical information and information systems.
Students can choose between three major tracks:
- Major in Cybersecurity
- Major in Cloud Infrastructure
- Major in Automation and Control
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | 30 | |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ALG 102 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PSY 103 | General Psychology | 3 |
| ENV 104 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| COM 105 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| ENG 201 | English Composition II | 3 |
| STA 202 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| PHI 201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| COM 204 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSY 205 | Critical Thinking and Logic | 3 |
| CORE COURSES | 66 | |
| INT 210 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| ETH 220 | Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 |
| INT 230 | Programming I | 3 |
| ORG 240 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| INT 250 | Data Structure and Algorithms | 3 |
| INT 260 | Analysis and Design of Systems | 3 |
| INT 270 | Programming II | 3 |
| INT 280 | Distributed Systems and Networks | 3 |
| ISM 290 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| INT 300 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| INT 310 | Web Programming | 3 |
| INT 320 | Decision Support Systems | 3 |
| INT 330 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
| HRM 340 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| INT 350 | Data Analysis and Data Mining | 3 |
| LED 360 | Leadership and Business Decision Making | 3 |
| FIN 370 | Financial Analysis | 3 |
| INT 380 | Audit and Information Security Management | 3 |
| COM 390 | Communication and Business Public Relations | 3 |
| ARI 400 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| ENT 410 | Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation | 3 |
| ITM 420 | Information Technology Project Management | 3 |
